Diploma of Practice Management - HLT57715

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $6244

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Average Course Duration: 14 Months

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

82.5%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

8.4%

Managers

3.9%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

84.4%

Health Care and Social Assistance

5.4%

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

3.2%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $11,191.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Diploma of Practice Management is in the Management and Commerce Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Health Administration

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Dental

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Community Health

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 15

10 core units

5 elective units, consisting of:

up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003	Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTADM004	Manage health billing and accounting system
HLTWHS004	Manage work health and safety
BSBCUS501	Manage quality customer service
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMGT502	Manage people performance
BSBRSK501	Manage risk
AND one of the following:
HLTINF003	Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
	OR
HLTINF007	Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures

Elective units
CHCDIV003	Manage and promote diversity
CHCPOL002	Develop and implement policy
CHCPRP003	Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPRP005	Engage with health professionals and the health system
HLTADM001	Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
HLTADM002	Manage Telehealth technology
BSBADM502	Manage meetings
BSBADV507	Develop a media plan
BSBADV509	Create mass print media advertisements
BSBADV510	Create mass electronic media advertisements
BSBAUD503	Lead a quality audit
BSBAUD504	Report on a quality audit
BSBHRM502	Manage human resources management information systems
BSBHRM505	Manage remuneration and employee benefits
BSBHRM506	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBHRM507	Manage separation or termination
BSBHRM509	Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs
BSBHRM512	Develop and manage performance-management processes
BSBINM501	Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBMGT516	Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBMGT517	Manage operational plan
BSBMKG501	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG502	Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG514	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBMKG608	Develop organisational marketing objectives
BSBPUR501	Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies
BSBRKG502	Manage and monitor business or records systems
BSBSUS501	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness
BSBWRK510	Manage employee relations

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