Certificate III in Health Administration
HLT37315
Develop the essential skills to support the day-to-day operations of a healthcare practice with a Certificate III in Health Administration from Mater Education.
This course will provide you with the necessary training to work in administrative roles across a range of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, specialist and general practices, aged care facilities, dentists, and allied health professions.
Whether you want to work in the healthcare industry, or you’re already employed in a healthcare role and looking to upskill, earning a health administration qualification will give you a competitive edge.
You’ll have a range of possible career pathways to choose from upon graduating, including:
- Medical receptionist
- Medical administration
- Ward clerk
- Medical records clerk
- Medical secretary.
On successful completion you will graduate with a HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration qualification that will carry the Nationally Recognised Training logo.The course is delivered through a combination of campus-based workshops and assessments that allow students to develop relevant skills in simulated workplace environments while advancing their clinical knowledge.
Enrol in this health administration course online today.
Course information
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Mater Education wants everyone enrolled into the program to have every opportunity to succeed at their study. Our program is dynamic, and delivered in a way that caters to all learning styles.
When applications are open, you will need to complete an online application including:
1. Addressing the following three criteria:
- What motivates you to pursue a career in healthcare at this time?
- Why do you think the Mater Education program would suit you?
- How do you plan to balance your life, work and full-time study commitments while undertaking the health administration program?
2. Details of your work history and voluntary experience
3. Details of any prior education, including copies of any qualifications, Statements of Attainment or a transcript of completed study and/or your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded for the completion of year 12.
Selection
Applicants that address the defined criteria as published and whose answers are clear and informative will progress to the next stage.
Stage 1: To set you up for success, we'll ask you to undergo a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) evaluation before starting the program. The LLN evaluation will give us an insight into your reading, writing and numeracy skills, and help us plan any extra support you may need to succeed in the program.
Stage 2: Applicants who display competence at or above Exit Level 2 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) across all five core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy will be invited to an interview.
Additional requirements
Resources:
Students will require access to a reliable internet connection enabling access to Mater Education’s virtual learning environment, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. -
Full Fee-paying student—$3 950
View the schedule of fees for students in 2020.
Government funding—Certificate 3 Guarantee
This qualification is approved for subsidies under the Queensland Government's Certificate 3 Guarantee program. Certificate 3 Guarantee provides a government subsidy to allow eligible Queenslanders to obtain their first post-school Certificate III level qualification. To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee funded by the Queensland Government you must meet the eligibility criteria, as outlined below.
Non-concessional student Co-Contribution—$1 185
Concessional student Co-Contribution—$592
Co-contribution is payable prior to commencement.To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee you must meet the following criteria:
- not hold or be currently enrolled in a certificate III or higher level qualification (does not include qualifications completed in secondary school)
- be 15 years or older
- have completed or left secondary school
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident residing in Queensland, or New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
For more information about eligibility go to Certificate 3 Guarantee Student Fact Sheet or the Certificate 3 Guarantee FAQs.
You are eligible for the concession fee if you are eligible for subsidised training, and are listed on an Australian Government Low Income Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, if you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, or if you have a disability.
Students will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program once they complete the qualification.Mater Education offers a payment plan for the Certificate III in Health Administration course fees, for full fee paying students. To pay your fees this way you’ll need to make three to five non-refundable payments the first before the start of the course. There are no administration fees or interest charges, and no extra charges for credit card payments. Please contact us to find out about our payment plan.
Cancellation and refund policy
Mater Education will provide you with online course materials via our Learning Management System at enrolment but after relevant fees have been paid.
Should you change your mind prior to commencing the program (i.e. you do not access the course materials), a full refund will apply less a $35 administration fee.
If you access the course materials at any time and then change your mind, Mater Education is not obliged to provide you with a refund.
Cancellation and refund policy.
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Delivery
Campus based workshop hours: 8.30 — 3.30 pm
Delivery is through a blended mode with campus based workshops complemented with online resources and assessments that allow the student the ability to apply the assessments within a current workplace or within our simulated workplace environments.
Duration
Students must complete three workshops, each comprising four day workshops. Each workshop is offered every six to eight weeks throughout the year.
Students must commence with Workshop 1, but then can select either Workshop 2 or 3 in the order they wish to complete the program.
Participants can take up to six months to complete the program.
Workshop 1
Four days covering topics core to health administration. This workshop is also equal to the Medical Administration short course Mater Education delivers.
Workshop 2
Four days covering topics including communication, work health and safety and responding to difficult situations.
Workshop 3
Four days covering topics including team work, planning, maintaining financial records, and diversity.
If you have successfully completed Workshop 1 with Mater Education or another provider, you can apply for credit. You will then only need to complete Workshop 2 and 3 to obtain the qualification. To apply for credit or recognition for previously completed relevant study, please contact our Student Services team on 07 3163 3777.View the timetable of workshops in 2021
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This qualification comprises 13 units in total, including 5 core units and 8 elective units.
Core Units
BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
Elective units offered at Mater Education
BSBMED302 - Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303 - Maintain patient records
BSBFIA301 - Maintain Financial Records
BSBCUS301 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
BSBMED305 - Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
BSBFLM312 - Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBWOR301 - Organise personal work priorities and developmentShould you leave the course before your completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment for any units of competence that have been successfully completed, and where tuition fees have been paid in full.
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Scholarship information
At Mater Education, we are committed to helping those who are passionate about healthcare to achieve their goals. Through our range of scholarships we are able to assist those who need extra support.
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| Intake | Model | Location |
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| Monthly | Three four day workshops | South Brisbane |
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Australian Qualifications Framework
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Skills Assure
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Nationally Recognised Training
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