Certificate III in Health Administration

This course will provide you with training to work in administrative roles in hospitals, community health centres and private practices.

Through classroom learning and a practical work placement, you’ll learn to perform a variety of duties including:

maintaining patient and financial records managing information and resources implementing infection control policies.

You’ll also become proficient in the use of basic medical terminology.

You’ll develop a combination of communications skills and organisational skills, as well as an understanding of work health and safety processes.

Our expert staff will ensure you graduate job-ready.

To be awarded HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, comprising of:

• five (5) core units, and;
• eight (8) elective units, consisting of:
• at least three (3) units from the Administration group identified in the HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration qualification, and;
• up to five (5) units from the electives listed in the HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration qualification, any endorsed training package or accredited course.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

Core units

• CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
• HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety
• BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Elective units

Administration Electives

• BSBFIA301 - Maintain financial records
• BSBFIA303 - Process accounts payable and receivable
• BSBFLM309 - Support continuous improvement systems and processes
• BSBINM301 - Organise workplace information
• BSBITU306 - Design and produce business documents
• BSBMED302 - Prepare and process medical accounts
• BSBMED303 - Maintain patient records

Other Electives

• HLTAID003 - Provide first aid

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs. For employment and practical placement purposes, this vocational sector typically requires a current and satisfactory Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Failure to provide the required documents in the timeframe specified by the Course Coordinator, means you will be unable to undertake practical placement in a workplace and therefore not eligible to progress in this course.The following are suggested sites you could visit to obtain these checks:- Police Record Check - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 - Working with Children Check - http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

This qualification reflects the role of administrative workers in the health industry. These workers follow known routines and procedures, taking responsibility for their own work under general supervision. They combine communication, customer service and technical skills, and use discretion and judgment to adapt and transfer their skills to different situations.