Certificate III in Health Administration
This qualification covers administrative work in the health industry, combining communication, customer service and technical skills. It includes medical terminology, communicating in health services, working with diverse people, infection control and workplace health and safety. Administrative workers with experience in hospitals, clinics or other health services may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT32912 Certificate III in Health Administration (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Administrative staff in health services who follow set routines and procedures and take responsibility for their own work under general supervision.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Ward clerk
- Admissions clerk (health services)
- Clinical coding clerk
- Health administration worker
Qualification structure
13 units in total. at least 3 units from the Administration group below; up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
5 units- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
- BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Elective units
21 units- HLTCCD001Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice
- HLTCCD002 (has a prerequisite)Interpret and navigate health care records
- HLTCCD003Use medical terminology in health care
- HLTCCD004Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- HLTCCD005 (has a prerequisite)Abstract information for clinical coding
- HLTCCD006 (has a prerequisite)Undertake basic clinical coding
- BSBFIN301Process financial transactions
- BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
- BSBINS302Organise workplace information
- BSBINS307Retrieve information from records
- BSBINS308Control records
- BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
- BSBMED302Prepare and process medical accounts
- BSBMED303Maintain patient records
- BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
- BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
Other electives
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCOM001Provide first point of contact
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- HLTCCD005 Abstract information for clinical coding — prerequisite: HLTCCD004 Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology; HLTCCD003 Use medical terminology in health care; HLTCCD002 Interpret and navigate health care records
- HLTCCD002 Interpret and navigate health care records — prerequisite: HLTCCD001 Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice
- HLTCCD006 Undertake basic clinical coding — prerequisite: HLTCCD005 Abstract information for clinical coding
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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