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This
qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range
of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise
discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge to provide technical
advice and support to a team.
Job
titles relevant to this qualification include medical receptionist, medical
records clerk, medical secretary.
Entry
Requirements: There are no specific entry requirements.
Length:
Self-paced (average 6 months full-time).
Cost:
$1800.00 (or $1620.00 concession).
Austudy
Approved? Yes.
Commencement
Date: Courses can be commenced at any time.
Delivery
Modes: Available by attendance and/or distance education.
Course
Structure:
A
total of 13 units must be completed to achieve the qualification.
Core units (2):
- Participate
in OHS processes
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- Develop
keyboarding speed and accuracy
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Medical
administration units (5):
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Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
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Prepare and process medical accounts
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Maintain patient records
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- Assist in controlling stocks and supplies
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Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
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Administration
units (choose 4 of the following):
- Process
payroll
- Process
accounts payable and receivable
- Maintain
a general ledger
- Organise
schedules
- Create
electronic presentations
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- Produce
spreadsheets
- Design
and produce business documents
- Produce
desktop published documents
- Write
simple documents
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Elective
units (choose 2 of the following):
- Deliver
and monitor a service to customers
- Work
effectively with diversity
- Maintain
financial records
- Maintain
business resources
- Organise
workplace information
- Contribute
to workplace innovation
- Process
customer complaints
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- Create
and use databases
- Monitor
a safe workplace
- Recommend
products and services
- Participate
in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Use
business technology
- Organise
personal work priorities and development
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updated: July-2011
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