Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

Qualification
National Code:
HLT43312
State Code:
J095
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0603 - Nursing
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2013
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1005
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2013
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/09/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist in a medical practice under supervision by and in the context of a consultation being conducted by a medical practitioner.

A medical assistant may work under the supervision of a health care professional other than a medical practitioner, but this should only occur where:
the health care professional is in the same practice as the medical practitioner and
the medical practitioner has agreed to the other health professional providing the supervision.

The medical assisting work role includes a broad range of administrative functions, identified tasks of a clinical assisting nature and, where appropriate, provision of client support and guidance in relation to identified treatment issues as per instruction from the health care practitioner.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational title for these workers is:
Medical assistant

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty five (25) units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
- twenty two (22) core units
- three (3) elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Relevant electives listed in the qualification outline
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to two (2) units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units

All twenty two (22) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8326 HLTMAMP408B Administer the information management system of a medical practice 30 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WD183 HLTMAMP401C Assist with clinical measurements in a medical practice 50 Unit of competency
WD184 HLTMAMP402C Assist with clinical procedures in a medical practice 50 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D5762 HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D8323 HLTMAMP405B Coordinate effective functioning of a medical practice 20 Unit of competency
D8325 HLTMAMP407B Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care 30 Unit of competency
D8327 HLTMAMP409B Handle specimens in a medical practice 40 Unit of competency
D8287 HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements 30 Unit of competency
D0835 BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 40 Unit of competency
D8322 HLTMAMP404B Maintain medication stocks in a medical practice 40 Unit of competency
D0837 BSBMED303B Maintain patient records 40 Unit of competency
WD185 HLTMAMP406C Manage emergency clients in a medical practice 50 Unit of competency
D0836 BSBMED302B Prepare and process medical accounts 40 Unit of competency
WD180 HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work 70 Unit of competency
D5824 HLTCOM407B Provide reception services for a practice 90 Unit of competency
WD096 HLTCSD306D Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
D8283 HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 30 Unit of competency
D8281 HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers 30 Unit of competency
2. Relevant Elective Units

Three (3) units may be completed from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD148 HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid 40 Unit of competency
WD290 HLTSTE301D Clean reusable medical equipment 30 Unit of competency
D0789 BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
WD313 HLTWHS401A Maintain workplace WHS processes 40 Unit of competency
D0840 BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D077 HLT43307 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM2 HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information