Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)
 

Traineeship
National Code
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BSB31107
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Off Campus
Location:
Workplace
Study Area: Business;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Administrative
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

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 to control medical supplies.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as an administration officer within a medical environment.

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

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may be able to apply for similar courses at a more advanced level at other institutions and possibly receive credit for studies already undertaken.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • have successfully completed VCE (Year 12) or its equivalent, or qualify as a mature age applicant
  • be employed within a workplace environment that supports your training.

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?

Assessment of application

Length of course

Flexible - The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on the individual.

Where will I study?

Workplace

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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.

 
Units of Competency

Core
BSBOHS201A
Participate In OHS Processes
20.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.

BSBITU307A
Develop Keyboarding Speed And Accuracy
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop keyboard skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques.
Medical Services Administration
BSBMED301B
Interpret And Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; and to use appropriate advanced medical terminology. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBMED302B
Prepare And Process Medical Accounts
30.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide advice to patients regarding fee structures and process referrals, and to prepare and process medical accounts for a range of patients. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMED303B
Maintain Patient Records
20.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain patient records within an existing medical records management system, under supervision. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMED304B
Assist In Controlling Stocks And Supplies
20.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide assistance in stock control processes within a medical environment. This involves assisting in maintaining stock levels, storing stock, stocktaking and disposing of out of date stock. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMED305B
Apply The Principles Of Confidentiality, Privacy And Security Within The Medical Environment
20.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply principles and requirements relating to confidentiality, privacy and security to own work within the medical environment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Administration Units
BSBADM307B
Organise Schedules
15.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation, using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBFIA303A
Process Accounts Payable And Receivable
30.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records, including processing payments to reditors and handling overdue accounts receivable.
BSBITU303A
Design And Produce Text Documents
90.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop predominantly text based documents using advanced features of word processing software.

BSBITU304A
Produce Spreadsheets
35.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet software. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Electives
BSBCUS301A
Deliver And Monitor a Service To Customers
35.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs and monitor service provided to customers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBFIA304A
Maintain a General Ledger
60.00 hr
Competencies the units address is describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain a general ledger within an organsation including processing journal entries and preparing a trial balance.
All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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