College for Adult Learning
Diploma of Practice Management
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)You’ll learn invaluable practice management and administrative skills and get healthcare industry-relevant knowledge to get you ready to lead a practice to a brighter future. From leadership and management skills to budgeting, administrative, legal/ethical compliance through policy creation and implementation, you’ll earn the skills and confidence to excel in your career and drive your practice toward success.
With workplace-based assessments and course content designed for around the modern health practice environment, we strive to get you job-ready, competent, confident and qualified to succeed in your practice management career.
Technical Requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or another device with the following:
An adequate and reliable internet connection; At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets; A PDF Reader installed; Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required. You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required.
Delivery mode
College for Adult Learning 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
At The College for Adult Learning, we understand that not all students are in a position to pay for their studies upfront.
For this reason, we offer flexible payment plans starting from $62 per week that can suit any lifestyle or budget.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Practice Management will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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...
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...
Corporate Services Manager
Corporate Services Managers are high-end professionals who oversee the organisation’s day-to-day operations and business administration. Their role...
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
An Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator develops policies and procedures to control infections in a workplace. You’ll identify potential in...
Diabetes Educator
A Diabetes Educator provides information to patients and health professionals on the management of diabetes. You might work with individual clients...
Dental Prosthetist
A Dental Prosthetist prepares prosthetic appliances for dental patients. You might work for a prosthesis manufacturer or be employed by a larger de...
Audiometrist
An Audiometrist performs hearing assessments to check for problems with a person’s hearing. You might work for a specialist audiometry organisation...
Funeral Director
A Funeral Director oversees funeral arrangements and coordinates funeral services. You might meet with families to plan services and liaise with ot...
Dental Lab Assistant
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...
Neurologist
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 Manager
Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee the daily operations and management of hospitals, large medical and dental centres, community health o...
Health Administrator
Health Administrators oversee the administration systems of hospitals, community health organisations, and large medical centres. They ensure the c...
Healthcare Manager
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 Nurse
General Practice Nurses are qualified RNs who work in primary health care rather than hospitals. They are employed by medical centres, aged care fa...
Healthcare Consultant
A Healthcare Consultant provides expert advice to healthcare organisations, helping them improve their operations, strategies, and patient care. Yo...
About College for Adult Learning
When you study with CAL, you’ll be supported by our Real Outcomes Guarantee, ensuring you get real-world results from your studies - not just a piece of paper.
We promise to give you all the resources we can to help you achieve your goal, whether that’s to upskill, refocus your career, or get that promotion.
