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Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

This qualification covers combining practice administration with supporting doctors in the delivery of care. It includes taking clinical measurements, performing ECGs, handling specimens, first aid, maintaining medication stocks and processing reusable equipment, along with scheduling, patient records and medical accounts. Medical practice staff with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
HLT Health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
HLT43312 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work in medical practices, handling administration and supporting doctors with clinical tasks under direct or indirect supervision.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Medical practice assistant
  • Medical receptionist
  • Medical secretary

Qualification structure

23 units in total. at least 2 units from the electives listed below; up to 2 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

19 units
  1. CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
  2. CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
  3. CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
  4. HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
  5. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  6. HLTAID016Manage first aid services and resources
  7. HLTCAR001Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
  8. HLTHPS001Take clinical measurements
  9. HLTHPS002Support health professional in the delivery of care
  10. HLTHPS003Maintain medication stocks
  11. HLTHPS005Handle medical specimens
  12. HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
  13. HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
  14. HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
  15. BSBADM307Organise schedules
  16. BSBINM401Implement workplace information system
  17. BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  18. BSBMED302Prepare and process medical accounts
  19. BSBMED303Maintain patient records

Elective units

16 units
  1. CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  2. CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
  3. HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
  4. HLTADM009Manage Telehealth technology
  5. HLTADM010Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care
  6. HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
  7. HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
  8. HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
  9. HLTPAT014Perform venous blood collections
  10. BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
  11. BSBINS202Handle receipt and dispatch of information
  12. BSBMED401Manage patient recordkeeping system
  13. BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  14. BSBOPS503Develop administrative systems
  15. BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
  16. BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents

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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