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Diploma of Practice Management
Discover your Career in Practice Management with one of the high-level course structures offering you specialized leadership and management skills that are required to operate in the health care industry.
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Diploma of Practice Management – will equip you with the entire structure of business as well as practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices. This includes the skills and knowledge to be responsible for the operations in medical, dental and health practices.
Online theory with simulation workshop and work placement
This course is provided through the online, blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 876 hours, including self-paced structured e-learning as per the session plan, on-campus simulation training, assessment, and 16 hours of work-based training / professional experience placement (PEP).
Students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured self-learning. Weekly support sessions are available for this course if you require any assistance.
Please call our friendly admissions team to know more about the course.
After the successful completion of the program the candidates may gain employment as Practice Managers in various health care settings such as:
This will further help you with a foundation knowledge to practice in Australia in a variety of health practice areas:
A convenient way to build your employability skills and advance your career
15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
CHCLEG003
Manage legal and ethical compliance
CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
HLTADM004
Manage health billing and accounting system
BSBMED301
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTWHS004
Manage work health and safety
BSBCUS501
Manage quality customer service
BSBFIM501
Manage budgets and financial plans
HLTINF007
Implement and monitor infection prevention control policies and procedures
BSBMGT502
Manage people performance
BSBRSK501
Manage Risks
BSBINM501
Manage an information or knowledge management system
CHCPRP003
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
BSBMGT516
Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBADM502
Manage Meetings
BSBWOR502
Lead and manage team effectiveness
However, there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, but applicants should demonstrate the ability to perform tasks as required by the health industry.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Student must possess basic computer skills which includes covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:
Course Fees for Full-Fee Paying Students
Was $3,499 Now $2,499*
*Save $1,000 on this course with IHNA Online!
IHNA Online has defined entry requirements for courses under its mandate, as outlined by its ‘Application and Enrolment Procedure for Courses,’ to ensure that students meet industry standards.
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Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Enrol Now”.
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LLN: You are required to complete an online LLN test.
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PTR: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility criteria, you will be contacted by an admission consultant, followed by a pre-training review
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Fees: Login credentials, user guide, conditional offer letter and invoice will be sent to your email, and pay your tuition fees.
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Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a confirmation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.
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Orientation: We will send you the details of the online orientation.
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Access: Once the orientation is completed, explore the learning resources and start learning on your learning platform.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.
Students must submit a portfolio of past evidence, which may include third-party assessments, and partaking in an interview procedure. They can further have their prior learning and work experiences acknowledged in this certification. A practical demonstration of the portfolio presented by the students may also be used to evaluate student’s competencies and expertise, which will give the educators a clear idea. In addition to this mutual recognition and credit transfer allow students to have their previous formal training recognized.
Credit Transfer is only available for Australian qualifications when a student has completed the units considered necessary for a qualification at another Registered Training Organization.
Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs – check below:
1. What can you do with a Diploma of Practice Management?
After you are qualified with the essential Course and degree as a Diploma in Practice Management you are eligible to work in multiple roles in the health sector such as-
2. What does Practice Manager do?
There are a host of duties for a Practice manager to perform in the health industry-
3. What are Practice Management skills?
To excel in Practice manager role the person needs a variety of skills and qualities such as:
4. How much does a medical practice manager earn in Australia?
In recent years, the average practice manager’s salary in Australia can be seen around $70,000-$90,000 per year.
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