Diploma of Practice Management

Program Overview

The Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to manage small to medium-sized health practices. It covers operations, promotion, personnel leadership, risk minimization, infection control, and patient care. Graduates can pursue careers as Practice Managers or Health Administration Managers in various healthcare settings, ensuring efficient operations and quality patient care.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• 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.
• Once completed, the Diploma in Practice Management will give you the knowledge and abilities needed to support a company’s strategic direction and ensure efficient everyday operations.
• By handling all administrative procedures in various healthcare institutions, you can work as a Practice Manager or Health Administration Manager and ensure that the quality of patient care.

Outline:

• 15 units are required for the award for this qualification including:
• 10 core units
• 5 elective units

Assessment:

• Our approach is to collect evidence on whether the student can perform to the standards of the workplace.
This is based on the relevant unit of competency, and you’ll find these tools being used:
• Theory Assessments (TA)
• Knowledge Based Assessments (KBA)
• Simulation Based Assessments (SBA)

Careers:

• After the successful completion of the program the candidates may gain employment as Practice Managers in such settings as Medical Centre’s, Dental Clinics, Chiropractic Clinics, Podiatry Clinics, Kindergartens, Maternal Health Care Centre’s, and other community Health Care settings.
Occupational titles may include:
• Practice Manager
• Business Manager
• Assistant Practice Manager
• Facility Manager
• Head of Practice
• Medical Practice Manager
• Senior Ward Clerk
• Service Manager