The Diploma of Practice Management is suitable for students seeking careers managing the operation of small to medium-sized health practices or dental clinics. Students gain a range of skills in health systems such as infection control, understanding medical terminology and health accounts billing. However students also learn a broad range of business skills in customer service, risk management, budgeting, finance and HRM.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Diploma of Practice Management will prepare you for the following roles.
A Practice Manager oversees the daily running of a medical practice. You might work for a general practitioner or be employed by a specialist healt...
A Patient Liaison Officer provides support to patients during treatment in a hospital or healthcare facility. You might provide them with informati...
A Ward Clerk performs a range of administrative tasks and general duties in a hospital ward. You might answer phone calls and deal with patient and...
Corporate Services Managers are high-end professionals who oversee the organisation’s day-to-day operations and business administration. Their role...
An Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator develops policies and procedures to control infections in a workplace. You’ll identify potential in...
A Diabetes Educator provides information to patients and health professionals on the management of diabetes. You might work with individual clients...
A Dental Prosthetist prepares prosthetic appliances for dental patients. You might work for a prosthesis manufacturer or be employed by a larger de...
An Audiometrist performs hearing assessments to check for problems with a person’s hearing. You might work for a specialist audiometry organisation...
A Funeral Director oversees funeral arrangements and coordinates funeral services. You might meet with families to plan services and liaise with ot...
A Dental Lab Assistant performs a range of duties in a dental practice or specialist dental laboratory. You might assist with taking casts and impr...
A Neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You might work in hospitals, priv...
Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee the daily operations and management of hospitals, large medical and dental centres, community health o...
Health Administrators oversee the administration systems of hospitals, community health organisations, and large medical centres. They ensure the c...
A Healthcare Manager oversees the daily operations of a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, clinic, or nursing home. You might be responsible...
General Practice Nurses are qualified RNs who work in primary health care rather than hospitals. They are employed by medical centres, aged care fa...
A Healthcare Consultant provides expert advice to healthcare organisations, helping them improve their operations, strategies, and patient care. Yo...
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