Study Method Online
Provider UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd
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Course overview

Our course provides a thorough introduction to the role of a receptionist in a healthcare practice and is key to those in customer-facing roles or those who are already working in the medical industry.

This comprehensive introduction to administration is an excellent induction for new staff and gives a detailed understanding of responsibilities while developing the skills and knowledge required for daily work and is available as a traineeship in some states.

Graduates will be able to enthusiastically and effectively support the practice team, providing technical advice, whilst flexing discretion and judgement.

Job outcomes

  • Administration Officer
  • Receptionist/Trainee Receptionist
  • Medical Secretary

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Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

The estimated time to complete this course is:

  • 18 hours per week over a study period up to 1 year.

  • Students can complete in a much shorter time depending on experience, role, and/or current practices

Delivery

  • Individual students (online/webinars)

  • Customised in-house training for groups, corporations and organisations

  • Traineeships and other funded programs.

Subjects

13 units of competency must be successfully completed to attain this qualification.

BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking skills to generate solutions to workplace problems in a team environment.

BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate for and feel empowered about personal wellbeing in the workplace. It involves developing and applying basic knowledge of factors that may influence wellbeing, both positively and negatively.

BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure, support, and find opportunities to improve the sustainability of work practices.

BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diverse groups of individuals in the workplace. It covers responding to and working effectively with individual differences that might be encountered during the course of work.

BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with implementing and monitoring an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, and programs as part of a small work team.

BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate ( through written, oral and nonverbal forms) in the workplace within an industry.

BSBWRT311 Write simple documents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.

BSBTEC404 Use digital technology to collaborate in a work environment

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.

BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support continuous improvement in an organisation. Particular emphasis is on actively encouraging teams to participate in the process, monitoring and reporting on specified outcomes, and supporting opportunities for further improvements.

BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology.

BSBMED302Prepare and process medical accounts

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice to patients regarding fee structures and process referrals, as well as prepare and process medical accounts for a range of patients.

BSBMED303 Maintain patient records

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain patient records within an existing medical records management system, under the supervision of a senior receptionist or practice manager.

BSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and security within the medical environment

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply principles and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy, and security to own work within the medical environment.

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About UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd

Why study with UNE Partnerships?
With over 40 years of experience in distance and online education, UNE Partnerships is a leading Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised qualifications that are practical, flexible and designed for real career outcomes.

As the wholly owned education and training company of the University of New England—one of Australia’s oldest and most experienced distance education providers—you can be confident you’re learning with a trusted and respected institution.

Our courses are built with industry in mind, so what you learn can be applied straight away in your workplace. Whether you’re looking to upskill, change careers, or continue your study journey, many of our qualifications provide pathways into further study, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

From your first enquiry through to graduation, you’ll be supported every step of the way by our experienced Course Advisors, dedicated Student Engagement team, Educators and industry experts who understand and are passionate about your future personal and professional goals.

UNE Partnerships Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 6754)

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