Diploma of Practice Management
HLT57715
The Diploma of Practice Management online is designed for professionals to work at senior administrative levels in allied health settings. If you are already working in the healthcare industry, you may also benefit from an online course in practice management to advance into a senior-level practice administrative or supervisory position.
This practice management course will help you leverage your skills and experience to work in a range of practices within the healthcare and social assistance sectors, including Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, Osteopathic, Podiatry, Mental health, Rehabilitation, and Aged care.
Enrol now to study medical practice management online. Earn your online Diploma with IAH and get access to a wide range of support services that can help you succeed.
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Course Delivery
Online, Self-paced
Duration
18 months (full time)
Structure
14 Units
You are able to gain entry to the Diploma of Counselling if you have:
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Completed Year 12, or
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Completed a Certificate III qualification, and be at least 18 years of age
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have at least 2 years of sufficient life experience (work or study), if over 21 years of age.
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Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
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Fortnightly Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 36 months).
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Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.
Our Student Support Centres are located in:
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Sydney
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Melbourne
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Perth
You are able to gain entry to the Diploma of Counselling if you have:
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Completed Year 12, or
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Completed a Certificate III qualification, and be at least 18 years of age
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have at least 2 years of sufficient life experience (work or study), if over 21 years of age.
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Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
-
Fortnightly Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 36 months).
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Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.
Our Student Support Centres are located in:
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Sydney
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Melbourne
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Perth
Why study our Diploma of Practice Management
Our Diploma of Practice Management is a journey of self discovery, providing deep insight into why you think and behave as you do.
You will learn:
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How to leverage your skills and experience to work in a range of practices
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Administrative and supervisory skills
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How to maintain work health and safety
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Recruitment and onboarding
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How to interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Career Outcomes:
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Senior Medical Administrator
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Healthcare Administrator
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Practice Manager
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Services Manager
Australia’s fastest growth industry
15.8%
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
300,000
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
1,150
Expected Employment Growth
in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.
There has never been a better time for you to invest in your future career. The need for qualified employees supporting health and allied health professionals is greater than ever before. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is predicted to be the fastest growth industry over the next 5 years. Working in the health sector is supremely rewarding. You will be supporting the delivery of health services to vulnerable patients who need care, support and assurance.
Course Outline
[HLTWHS004] Manage work health and safety
Establish, maintain and evaluate workplace health and safety policies, procedures and work practices.
[CHCDIV002] Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
[CHCDIV001] Work with diverse people
Work with diverse people.
[BSBWOR502] Lead and manage team effectiveness
Implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to risks.
[BSBMGT502] Manage people performance
Manage the performance of staff that are direct reports.
[BSBCUS501] Manage quality customer service
Ensure that the products and services are maintained according to the organisation standards.
[CHCLEG003] Manage legal and ethical compliance
Research information on compliance and ethical practice responsibilities.
[BSBRSK501] Manage risk
Manage business risks in a range of contexts.
[BSBFIM501] Manage budgets and financial plans
Use skills and knowledge to undertake financial management at the workplace.
[CHCPOL002] Develop and implement policy
Apply skills to develop and implement new policy initiatives.
[BSBHRM506] Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
Manage aspects of recruitment and onboarding processes.
[BSBMED301] Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Understand and respond to instructions, to carry out routine tasks and use appropriate medical terminology.
[HLTADM004] Manage health billing and accounting system
Implement and monitor a billing and accounting system in a health practice.
[HLTINF007] Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
Provide information about infection prevention and control procedures and integrate those procedures into work practices.
[CHCPRP003] Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Reflect on and improve own professional practice.
At IAH we have a payment method to suit every student. If you decide to pay for your course upfront you will enjoy a substantial discount, and you can concentrate on your studies without thinking about further payments.
If you would prefer to spread your payments, you can take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 36 fortnights.
To further assist make training as accessible as possible, we separate payment for tuition (theory elements) from that of the practical course elements. Payment for the practical elements is done as they are undertaken. See full details below.
We always strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible, opening up quality education for everyone.
Diploma of Practice Management
x 36 months
*Total upfront course cost is $5,670, which includes tuition of $3,990, plus 12 practical sessions each of $140. The practical elements are paid for as they are undertaken. They can be completed by online group workshop, via Zoom/Skype, by uploading a video demonstration, or by having a private assessor assess your skills.
**Fortnightly payments can be made by Credit Card or Direct Debit.
For over 30 years AIPC has set the benchmark for service and support in education. We offer a complete external study support system that has been developed and refined over decades of research and continual student feedback.
As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.
The structure of the Diploma of Practice Management ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Students will undertake a work placement as part of this course. While we recommend at what stage of your course to start your placement, it is between you and the agency as to how many hours you spend in the workplace and the days and times you work. This means you can fit your placement around your current work, family and lifestyle commitments.
The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:
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Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
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Complete your activities and upload for marking,
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Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
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Access the Knowledge Base, a massive database of the most commonly asked academic questions, categorised for particular subjects, activities and concepts,
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See when seminars are available in your area,
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Plus much more.
The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond.
The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science.
Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry.
There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.
As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.
The structure of the Diploma of Practice Management ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.
Students will undertake a work placement as part of this course. While we recommend at what stage of your course to start your placement, it is between you and the agency as to how many hours you spend in the workplace and the days and times you work. This means you can fit your placement around your current work, family and lifestyle commitments.
The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:
- Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
- Complete your activities and upload for marking,
- Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
- Access the Knowledge Base, a massive database of the most commonly asked academic questions, categorised for particular subjects, activities and concepts,
- See when seminars are available in your area,
- Plus much more.
The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond.
The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science.
Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry.
There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.
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