Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Diploma of Practice Management
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The HLT57715 – Diploma of Practice Management reflects the role of business or practice managers who manage the operation of small to medium sized health practices. This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to oversee the operations and promotion of medical, dental and health practices.
You will gain knowledge on how to lead personnel, accomplish organisational objectives, minimise risk, put infection control procedures into practise, and—most importantly—provide patients with excellent care.
Delivery mode
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
16 Hours- 597-599 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights
- Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne
- Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successful completion of the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements
- A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
- Immunisation is required prior to undertaking ‘Professional Experience Placement’(PEP) in healthcare facilities
- Please declare in your application if you have a disability, disorder, or if you’re on any medication that’ll require reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements.
- Working with Children Check: Student may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. However, before Student can be allowed contact with these minors Student needs to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Check
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.
