HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management
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IHNA has campuses across major Australian cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. To further our mission, we have expanded internationally with a state-of-the-art delivery location in Kochi, Kerala, India.
The IHNA India (Kochi) campus offers AQF-level Australian qualifications, providing students in India access to the same world-class education as their Australian peers.
The HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management reflects the role of business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to oversee the operations and promotion of medical, dental and health practices.
You will gain knowledge on how to lead personnel, accomplish organisational objectives, minimise risk, put infection control procedures into practise, and—most importantly—provide patients with excellent care.
Once completed, the Diploma in Practice Management will give you the knowledge and abilities needed to support a company’s strategic direction and ensure efficient everyday operations.
By handling all administrative procedures in various healthcare institutions, you can work as a Practice Manager or Health Administration Manager and ensure that the quality of patient care.
The aim of the course is to produce highly skilled, competent, confident, critically thinking Practice Managers with a nationally accredited qualification in order to practice in a variety of health practice areas including medical, dental, chiropractic, podiatry, rehabilitation, community, mental health or aged care settings.
The healthcare sector is dynamic and challenging, and healthcare administrative professionals must be sharp-thinking, flexible and adaptive. This course teaches the necessary skills and critical core competencies such as communication, leadership, professionalism, knowledge, and business skills.
| Course Duration: | 12 Months |
| AQF Level: | 5 |
| Mode of Delivery: | Blended |
| Delivery Location: | IHNA India (Kochi) |
| Professional Experience Placement (PEP): | 16 Hours |
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The Diploma of Practice Management prepares individuals to manage and lead operations in health practices such as medical clinics, dental offices, and allied health centres. This course covers essential skills in managing finances,human resources, patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Graduates are equipped to take on roles such as Practice Manager, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high service delivery standards in healthcare settings.
India’s Sole Provider of Australian-Accredited Certificate III Qualification.
Online theory classes with on-campus simulation workshops.
Gain hands-on experience with professional placements.
Enrol with Ease, bi-monthly Intakes Available.
24/7 access to resources, personalised guidance, and career support.
Network with healthcare leaders and gain real-world exposure.
Train with the latest equipment in modern learning environments.
15 units are required for the award for this qualification including:
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
| HLTADM004 | Manage health billing and accounting system |
| HLTINF007 | Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures |
| BSBMED301 | Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
| CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance |
| BSBRSK501 | Manage risk |
| BSBCUS501 | Manage quality customer service |
| BSBFIM501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
| BSBMGT502 | Manage people performance |
| BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| BSBADM502 | Manage meetings |
| BSBMGT516 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
| BSBINM501 | Manage an information or knowledge management system |
Pathways from this course: Students may progress to higher level courses within and/or across the community/health sector such as:
After the successful completion of the program the candidates may gain employment as Practice Managers in such settings as Medical Centre’s, Dental Clinics, Chiropractic Clinics, Podiatry Clinics, Kindergartens, Maternal Health Care Centre’s, and other community Health Care settings. Occupational titles may include:
The total tuition cost for the HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management is:
IHNA India Full Fee: $2,999
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential component of some of
the
units of this qualification. Students will commence the 16 hours of placement (PEP)
upon completing all theory assessments including simulation-based assessments (SBA).
During the PEP, students will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this qualification.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member under the supervision of
the workplace supervisor at the PEP facility.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s progress during the PEP. All
PEPs are arranged by IHNA. Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as
agreed with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
*Mature age students (22+) may also be considered without the minimum education requirements. Each case will be reviewed individually to ascertain the capacity of the applicant to meet course requirements.
#Students below 18 years of age should have consent from their parents prior to getting enrolment in any courses.
All students are required to complete IHNA’s LLND test to ensure their readiness for the course and are encouraged to have basic computer skills to enhance their learning experience.
Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace. This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
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