Certificate III in Health Administration

Combine your communication skills and organisational skills to support the daily operations of a health practice

According to the Australian government’s Job Outlook website, the number of job openings for Medical Receptionists are expected to be greater than 50,000 by November 2019*.  The demand in the health care sector for health and medical administrators will increase over the next few years.  Health administration training is essential to gain the employment advantage.

Combining communication, customer service and technical skills, the Certificate III in Health Administration reflects the role of administrative workers and medical receptionists. This nationally accredited qualification provides you with entry level certification to begin your health administration career and set yourself apart from other candidates.

This course will teach you how to maintain patient and financial records, manage information and resources and contribute to innovation in the workplace. The Certificate III in Health Administration equips you with knowledge of medical terminology and allows you to develop an understanding of how to implement infection control policies and work health and safety processes.

Upon graduating with the Certificate III in Health Administration, you will be able to provide administrative support in a range of health service settings, including medical practices, hospitals and community health clinics.  With this nationally recognised training qualification you can apply for work as a Admissions Clerk, Health Administrative Worker or a Ward Clerk, allowing you to take on a variety of administrative duties that contribute to the efficient running of a health care facility.  If your goal is to progress to higher level skills or management, this certificate course will provide a solid foundation upon which to progress into a Certificate IV in Health Administration or Diploma of Practice Management.

This course is delivered online allowing you to access course material and assignments at a time that works for you. Foundation Education’s leaning platform, My eCampus is designed to tailor around your schedule, so there is no need to change prior commitments, holiday plans or work opportunities, it also allows you to set your ideal completion date.  Our team of experienced health education professionals are on-hand to guide you through the units of your online health administration course.

* Source: Joboutlook.gov.au

This is a Nationally Recognised course.

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Eligibility Requirements

Education

You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

• A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
• 2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum Age

You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

Residency Status

You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.

Computer Requirements

In order to complete the on-line part of the course you will need regular access to the following:

Computer:       Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points

Internet:          High speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic or cable

                        (Dial-up access will be significantly slower and is not recommended)

Windows :       Operating system – Windows XP or Vista 7 or above

              Internet Browser – Internet Explorer 7 or higher or the latest version of Google Chrome

MAC :              Operating system: OS X 10.4 or later

                        Internet Browser – latest version of Google Chrome

Software:         Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)