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Medical Administration

Do you have what it takes to be the face of healthcare? Have you thought about a career in one of the most secure and in-demand industries? If yes, then this course is for you!

Mater Education gives you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills you need to work in medical reception and administration. Even if you already work in a similar role, this course will give you the chance to expand and formalise your current skills and knowledge.

The knowledge and skills you learn in this course will prepare you for roles including:

  • medical receptionist (for both public and private practices)
  • medical administration
  • ward clerk
  • medical records clerk
  • medical secretary.

You'll be taught by content experts, and you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the accredited units you complete successfully.

Course outline

The course is delivered over three days, with an online Medical Terminology learning module to be completed prior:

  • Medical terminology (online pre-learning)
  • Customer service, communication, policy and procedures (workshop one)
  • Medical records, privacy and confidentiality, and appointment booking (workshop two)
  • Billing processes, Medicare, and private health insurance (workshop three)

You can access trainer support at each workshop and during business hours.

Duration

The course is delivered in three full-day workshops (8.15 am – 3.30 pm), and includes online learning for independent study.

The course may be held over:

  • three consecutive days, or
  • one day per week over three consecutive weeks.

Location

This course is held at Mater's South Brisbane Campus. (See the map on the contact page for more information.)
 
We’ll let you know the building and room location when you enrol.

Cost

$600 including:
  • interactive participant manual
  • online resources
  • support from content experts
  • tea and coffee.

Units of competency and learning outcomes

The following units of competency are included in this program:

  • BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts
  • BSBMED303 Maintain patient records
  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • BSBMED305 Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
  • BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers

If you have successfully completed any of the above units, please contact us before applying and paying for the course. You will need to enrol through a different process, to ensure you don't pay for the unit/s you don't need.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment, which will be recognised for credit into the following qualifications:

  • HLT37315 Certificate III Health Administration
  • BSB31115 Certificate III Business Administration – Medical
  • HLT33015 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

     

Find out more about this course

If you’d like to learn more about this course and future course offerings, please submit the form below.

Expression of Interest

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Come and check out our facilities, speak to students and educations and ask as many questions as you need!

Apply for upcoming dates

 

NB: the program may be held over three consecutive days, or three consecutive weeks (one day per week).

Start Date End Date Location Cost Actions
12 Aug 2019 26 Aug 2019 SOUTH BRISBANE $600.00 Apply Now
09 Sep 2019 11 Sep 2019 SOUTH BRISBANE $600.00 Apply Now
24 Sep 2019 08 Oct 2019 SOUTH BRISBANE $600.00 Apply Now

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