Pathway Outline

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Medical Administration

Medical Administration

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AC47
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate III in Business
National Code
BSB30120
State Code
BFS5
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
19/10/2020
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Approved Date
27/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2022
Nominal Hours
445
Description
This qualification is suitable for those working in various medical administration contexts.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units; plus
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A
- one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B

Specialisations
This qualification can provide for Specialisations. To achieve the specialisation, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to.
- For specialisation in Medical Administration, 4 elective units must be selected from Group F.
1. Core Units
Six (6) core units must be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF64 BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment 45 Unit of competency
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
OAQ33 BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication 35 Unit of competency
OCE15 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
OCE34 BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OCD92 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Technology
Two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE44 BSBDAT201 Collect and record data 35 Unit of competency
OCE01 BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations 20 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
OCE02 BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets 30 Unit of competency
OBO76 BSBXCS302 Identify and report online security threats 25 Unit of competency
OBO77 BSBXCS301 Protect own personal online profile from cyber security threats 25 Unit of competency
OCF14 BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions 25 Unit of competency
OBO70 BSBXCS303 Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information 35 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
OCD96 BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment 45 Unit of competency
OCE04 BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20 Unit of competency
OCD71 BSBWRT311 Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Business Competence
One (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBR94 BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities 25 Unit of competency
OCE28 BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCE25 BSBESB302 Develop and present business proposals 30 Unit of competency
OCD61 BSBOPS302 Identify business risk 35 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
4. Group F - Medical Administration
Four (4) elective units must be selected from Group F.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUM43 BSBMED305 Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment 10 Unit of competency
AUM21 BSBMED304 Assist in controlling stocks and supplies 20 Unit of competency
AUK35 BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
AUI77 BSBMED303 Maintain patient records 40 Unit of competency
AUJ06 BSBMED401 Manage patient recordkeeping system 40 Unit of competency
AUH49 BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts 40 Unit of competency
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Note
Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks in a medical environment that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge.
Entry Requirements
Nil
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