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Diploma of Practice Management

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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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Icon-Course-Delivery Course Delivery

Online, Self-paced

Icon-Duration Duration

18 months (full time)

Icon-Units Structure

14 Units

You are able to gain entry to the Diploma of Counselling if you have:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Completed Year 12, or
  • Icon-Small-Tick Completed a Certificate III qualification, and be at least 18 years of age
  • Icon-Small-Tick have at least 2 years of sufficient life experience (work or study), if over 21 years of age.

Institute of Allied Health is a trading name for the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and qualifications are awarded by AIPC (RTO Provider Number 0670).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Fortnightly Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 36 months).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.

Our Student Support Centres are located in:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Sydney
  • Icon-Small-Tick Melbourne
  • Icon-Small-Tick Perth

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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.

0You will learn:

  • Icon-Small-Tick How to leverage your skills and experience to work in a range of practices
  • Icon-Small-Tick Administrative and supervisory skills
  • Icon-Small-Tick How to maintain work health and safety
  • Icon-Small-Tick Recruitment and onboarding
  • Icon-Small-Tick How to interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

1Career Outcomes:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Senior Medical Administrator
  • Icon-Small-Tick Healthcare Administrator
  • Icon-Small-Tick Practice Manager
  • Icon-Small-Tick 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

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[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.

Course*
Reduced Upfront Payment
Monthly Payments**

Diploma of Practice Management

$3,990
$139
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:

  • 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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