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    National code: HLT37315

    Certificate III in Health Administration

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Are you passionate about helping others? Embark on a rewarding role in the health sector and make that passion your career. Learn how to define and apply medical terminology, facilitate the empowerment of diverse groups and the basic business skills needed to excel in the industry.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Communicate and work in health or community services

    • Work with diverse people

    • Prepare and process medical accounts and retrieve information from records

    • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

    • Organise workplace information

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Enhanced career opportunities in an in-demand industry

    • Use practice management software

    • Effectively communicate with colleagues, clients and health practitioners

    • Participate in Work Health and Safety practices

    • Respond appropriately to behaviours of concern

    • Follow first aid practices

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    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 can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Entry recommendations

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

    • An interest in the health industry

    • The ability to follow routines and procedures well

    • The autonomy to take responsibility for your own work under general supervision

    • Good communication, customer service and technical skills and the ability to use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer your skills to different situations

    • Literacy and numeracy skills

    • You can follow a routine and ask for help if you need it.

    • You can understand documents you see often in everyday life.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

    • You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding info.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Medical Receptionist

    Medical Receptionists greet patients and other clients in health facilities, such as clinics, practices, centres or surgeries, and respond to personal, telephone, and written inquiries and requests.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      45%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      17,100 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      44 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $960

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      40 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      Lower

    • Gender share

      98% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Moderate Growth

    Other jobs include: health assistant , support worker , therapy aid , health administrative worker , clinical coding check and admissions clerk (health services).

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Certificate III in Health Administration does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study0 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    The Certificate III in Health Administration does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Health Administration qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 13 units of competency , including 5 core and 8 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyBSBMED301

    • Work with diverse peopleCHCDIV001

    • Communicate and work in health or community servicesCHCCOM005

    • Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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