TAFE Queensland
Certificate IV in Health Administration
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Take the next step in your career in administration with this intermediate-level course. Get the practical skills and knowledge to become a supervisor for a human resources, medical records, or health services team. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as health practice managers grew very strongly over the past five years. Strong future growth is predicted in this area in the coming years, so you can rest assured your skills will be in high demand.
You'll get the technical skills to interpret and apply medical terminology, complete highly complex clinical coding, promote innovation in a team environment, support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, manage health billing and accounting systems, and coordinate the implementation of customer service strategies. Our highly-experienced industry professionals will guide you every step of the way to ensure your transition into the health sector is a success.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to manage an administrative team in a diverse range of health settings. It will also give you the essential knowledge required to undertake further studies in this field.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Health Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Senior Clinical Coder
A Senior Clinical Coder oversees the practice of using patient information to create coding classifications. These classifications are used for dat...
Ward Clerk
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...
Patient Liaison Officer
A Patient Liaison Officer provides support to patients during treatment in a hospital or healthcare facility. You might provide them with informati...
Medical Receptionist
A Medical Receptionist works in the office of a hospital, health clinic or medical practitioner. You’ll perform administrative duties such as answe...
Admissions Clerk
An Admissions Clerk handles the administration of patients checking in and leaving hospital. You’ll ensure necessary paperwork is completed and req...
Practice Manager
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...
Medical Secretary
A Medical Secretary performs a range of administrative tasks in a healthcare facility. You might work at a hospital, at a doctor or specialist’s of...
Dental Receptionist
A Dental Receptionist performs a range of tasks in the front office of a dental surgery or practice. You might answer phone calls, greet patients a...
Dental Office Manager
A Dental Office Manager oversees the running of administration duties at a dental surgery or practice. You might supervise a team of staff and ensu...
Medical Administrator
A Medical Administrator oversees administrative duties for a health service or program. You might undertake tasks such as ordering supplies, managi...
Clinic Administrator
Clinic administrators are the behind-the-scenes champions of a medical practice, doctor’s clinic or community health centre. They maintain patient ...
Team Administrator
A Team Administrator provides administrative support to a work team in a particular department or for a particular project. You might assist collea...
Treatment Coordinator
A Treatment Coordinator prepares treatment plans and costs for dental procedures. You’ll work closely with dental professionals and spend time disc...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
