Embark on a rewarding career as a health administration leader
If you possess natural leadership skills and are ready to take the next step in your career, why not explore a leadership role in health administration?
Advance your career in the thriving healthcare industry and progress into senior roles with the HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration. This qualification equips you with the practical knowledge and skills to oversee operations and effectively lead an administration team across several healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, community health centres, and private practices.
Once you’ve completed this qualification, you’ll be set up to succeed across various supervisory roles including Senior Admissions Clerk, Senior Ward Clerk, and Medical Records Leader. You could also further your studies and expand your career opportunities with the HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management.
The theoretical components of this course can be completed online through our learning platform, My eCampus. With the flexibility to study at your pace, you could complete your qualification in 12 months or less.
The HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration is a nationally recognised course.
Course outcomes
When you complete the HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to upskill into senior health administration roles.
Senior Admissions Clerk
You’ll supervise and perform administrative duties including pre-admission bookings, arranging and recording admission details, answering calls, and resolving patient complaints.
Medical Records Section Leader
As a Medical Records Section Leader, you’ll play a vital role in leading teams to manage patient records and accounts. You may also be responsible for assisting with internal and external audits and responding to general patient enquiries.
Senior Ward Clerk
You’ll be responsible for the clerical and reception duties in a hospital ward or clinic, ensuring all patient records are up-to-date, secure and available to healthcare practitioners as required.
Qualification
Certificate IV in Health Administration
Delivery structure
Theoretical elements:
Study the theoretical elements of this course, anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.
Practical elements:
Students are required to complete practical tasks under the direction of a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Certificate IV in Health Administration or equivalent), as indicated in the assessment requirements of each unit of competency.
Duration
Up to 12 months
Study load
- 15 course units to complete
- Complete online, at your own pace
Delivery structure
Studying the Certificate IV in Health Administration with Foundation Education is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs.
1. Theoretical elements
Study the theoretical elements of this course, anywhere and anytime through our online learning platform.
Components
15 course units to complete.
Completed online, at your own pace.
Resources required
For the online part of the course, students need regular access to:
Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points. Note that our Learning Management System (LMS) is not compatible with touchscreen.
Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fiberoptic (Dial up access is not recommended)
Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
Internet Browser: Google Chrome and Firefox are recommended browsers and have Java script enabled. Browsers like Edge, Safari and out-of-date browsers
may cause issues with some material, particularly our interactive elements in the LMS
Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Office equipment: A printer and scanner may be required to print and upload some of your assessments
Audio recording devices such as a mobile phone. Some assessment tasks will require you to record and submit audio files.
Students also need access to suitable facilities, equipment, documentation, and personal hygiene and protective equipment where required, as per the resource requirements for each unit of competency.
2. Practical elements
Students are required to complete practical tasks under the direction of a qualified supervisor (i.e. a person who holds a Certificate IV in Health Administration or equivalent), as indicated in the assessment requirements of each unit of competency.
Components
Students are responsible for sourcing an appropriate placement hosting employer.
Where required, we may assist you in identifying placement options.
Units
Achieve your qualification by completing the following units of competency:
Certificate IV in Health Administration
Cost and payment
You can pay for your course upfront via VISA/MasterCard or a bank deposit. Alternatively, we offer instalment plans that can be paid over several weeks or fortnights.
Your course fee includes
Delivery and assessment of your qualification
Study materials (including all resources)
Ongoing support from our Education Team
We offer two payment methods
Full fee upfront
Instalment plans
For more information about the course costs, please call us on 1300 616 197.
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