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Course summary

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
TAFE Digital

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Online

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

  • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the traineeship eligibility requirements.

Additional requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • access to computer and a relaible Internet connection, to be able to complete your course work online via student Online Learning Support system (OLS)

  • Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:

    • several units of this course will require you to complete the practical tasks either in a real workplace or in a practical workshop organised by Tafe Digital

  • The procurement of work placement & other work placement resources and information, remains the responsibility of the student. However, you may also have an option to attend three days practical workshop, in order to cover the clinical requirements of the course units. Please contact the Teaching Section for more information on Tafe Digital workshops.

  • Work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of this course. Due to the impacts of COVID 19 and the disruption to service provision in the Early Childhood, Aged Care, Health and Community Services Sectors, there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

  • The ability to follow verbal and written instructions

  • The ability to understand basic medical terms

  • An interest in community health and wellbeing

  • Excellent customer and workplace communication

  • An awareness of and respect for consumer confidentiality

Completion requirements

During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

  • A signed letter from your employer in a health care practice or medical setting, or

  • A signed letter from the organisation you are volunteering at to complete clinical tasks. You will need a letter from either a employer or volunteer supervisor to show you can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge for this course.

  • Attendance at a clinical workshop in Sydney is also compulsory if you are not working in a healthcare or medical setting. The workshop is free for enrolled students, though travel costs may apply subject to your location.

Next steps

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You will need to provide evidence for the Entry Requirements listed above.

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