HLT47315 – Certificate IV in Health Administration

Introduction

The healthcare industry relies on the operational support of administration workers in order to function.

The HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Administration teaches you how to understand and use medical terminology, administer patient record-keeping systems, and contribute to the health industry’s organisational performance. You will also study a variety of customer service practises that will enable you to give excellent client care in a variety of medical and health-care settings.

You’ll be able to undertake a variety of administrative duties in health services or health facilities with a Certificate IV in Health Administration, both independently and as a senior member of staff in an administrative team. Working in medical facilities such as clinics, hospitals, community health centres, and private practises is a possibility. You can choose to continue your education and increase your career opportunities with a Diploma of Practice Management after you’ve completed this online health care course.

You can take this course as a pathway into other higher education courses in healthcare.

14 Units are required for the award for this qualification including:

Core Units

With the Certificate IV in Health Administration in hand, you’ll be able to work professionally as a:

• Health Administration Supervisor
• Medical Records Section Leader
• Senior Clinical Coder
• Senior Clerk
• Executive Assistant
• Ward Clerk
• Front office and reception duties
• Assistant to Practice Manager
• General Office Help

We offer pathways into higher level qualifications so that on completion of this certificate you can further your education with:

• Diploma of Practice Management
• Diploma of Leadership Management
• Diploma of Nursing
• Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)