Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 9:07 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Health Administration

Certificate IV in Health Administration

Qualification
National Code:
HLT47321
State Code:
BID2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0809 - Office Studies
Original TGA Release Date
25/11/2022
Approved Date
15/06/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/11/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/11/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in operational or team leading roles in health administration.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:
- Nine (9) core units
- Six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) units from the electives listed below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

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
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
OEI57 HLTADM010 Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care 30 Unit of competency
OEI64 HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures 65 Unit of competency
WG740 HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVC57 CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern 15 Unit of competency
ODI94 HLTCCD003 Use medical terminology in health care 75 Unit of competency
AVB82 CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically 50 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Six (6) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEI54 HLTADM008 Administer and coordinate Telehealth services 40 Unit of competency
ODI46 HLTCCD001 Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice 35 Unit of competency
OEI66 HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 50 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
OCF90 BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding 45 Unit of competency
OCD37 BSBINS402 Coordinate workplace information systems 40 Unit of competency
OCF00 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities 35 Unit of competency
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 35 Unit of competency
OCE82 BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies 35 Unit of competency
ODI35 HLTCCD002 Interpret and navigate health care records 55 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OCE90 BSBOPS504 Manage business risk 50 Unit of competency
OEI71 HLTADM011 Manage health billing and accounting system 25 Unit of competency
AUJ06 BSBMED401 Manage patient recordkeeping system 40 Unit of competency
OEI33 HLTADM009 Manage Telehealth technology 60 Unit of competency
OCF72 BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits 35 Unit of competency
AUH49 BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts 40 Unit of competency
OCD38 BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments 35 Unit of competency
OCE56 BSBINS408 Provide information from and about records 20 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
OCG02 BSBFIN401 Report on financial activity 45 Unit of competency
OCF57 BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations 40 Unit of competency
OCE09 BSBHRM417 Support human resources functions and processes 40 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM1 HLT47315 Certificate IV in Health Administration Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
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