What does this course involve?
As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.
This course is designed to give you the essential skills to work as an administration
officer within a medical environment.
You will learn how to use basic to advanced medical terms, prepare and process medical accounts and maintain patient records.
You will learn how to apply confidentiality, privacy and security principles within a medical environment, as well as learn how control medical supplies.
You can choose to undertake a range of electives and study how to prepare and process medical accounts, how to exercise initiative in a business environment and organise schedules.
What employment opportunities will I have?
There are few health provision businesses throughout Australia that do not require services of an administration assistant.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into a related Certificate IV course.
Can I apply?
- You must have basic level literacy and numeracy
- You must have basic computer skills
How do I apply?
Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
Length of course
Part time 12 weeks (2 days each week - Sat and Wed)
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Self Funded $AUD 960.00
How will I be assessed?
- Written assessment
- Examination or testing
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.