Self paced
Online
2 years
Any time
—
5 hours
7 hours
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Submission of a logbook
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 23 Units of competency, including 19 core and 4 speciality units.
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.
Learn online. Unlike virtual classrooms, you won't have a timetable. All your course content will be available online for you to access at any time of the day from a computer with internet access.
Your online course will include collaboration with your teacher and other students through online platforms. Your teachers are available and will provide you with support throughout the course.
You may be required to attend a vocational work placement, on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment.
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
As an enrolled student with TAFE Digital you can access a range of support services to help you make the most out of your time as a student.
The careers counsellors at TAFE Digital can help you, whether you're currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in a course with your career direction, educational and vocational pathways or if you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your studies.
TAFE Digital offers great support to:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
students with a permanent or temporary disability
people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds
students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.
We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.
There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.