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BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)

Study Method Online
Institution Foundation Education
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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Course overview

Launch your business admin career with a nationally recognised qualification

The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) equips you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of healthcare workplaces such as hospitals, GP offices, clinics, and medical centres. This medical admin course could lead you to a career as a physician’s secretary, a waiting room receptionist, a records clerk in a hospital, or an accounts clerk in a clinic

Who's It For?

  • Already working in a business setting? Sidestep not a medical-focused role where you day-to-day work will help make a real difference
  • Looking to kick-start your career? With a nationally recognised qualification, you can confidently apply for business admin roles
  • Want a career change? Pivot into an industry with strong stability and constant demand for employees

Job outcomes

  • Medical receptionist
  • Medical secretary
  • Accounts clerk
  • Records clerk
  • Customer service representative

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What you'll learn

  • Use medical terminology correctly
  • Handle medical accounts and patient records
  • Follow confidentiality, privacy and security requirements in a medical setting
  • Communicate effectively in the workplace
  • Create documents and presentations

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

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

  • Up to 12 months
  • Submit 1 unit of competency every 2.5 weeks to graduate in 12 months

Entry requirements

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification

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Course features

Flexible Online Study
Our online courses allow you to study whenever and wherever suits you

Dedicated Student Support
Our friendly and experienced Support Officers, Assessors and Technical Advisors will be there for you from enrolment to graduation

Industry-relevant Courses
Course material is developed in consultation with business experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge to achieve your career goals

Assessment

The table below mentions assessments that may be available throughout this qualification:

Knowledge questions
Students are presented with short-answer questions relative to what they have learnt within the unit

Project
Students are presented with a project relative to what they have learnt within the unit, leading to an in-depth exploration of a topic or field

Case study
Students are given a scenario and asked to respond as the circumstances change. The assessor looks at how the student effectively manages a range of situations and applies their knowledge to each one

Quiz
Quizzes may include multiple-choice, matching, and true/ false questions. They are designed to test the students’ knowledge of a particular topic or subject

Assignment
Students are presented with an assignment relative to what they have learnt within the unit. The tasks are designed to simulate real-life situations and scenarios within the industry

Subjects

Course Units
BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBXCM301Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
BSBTEC303Create electronic presentations
BSBPMG430Undertake project work
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303Maintain patient records
BSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

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Payment options

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Foundation Education

Foundation Education provides students with access to quality vocational education alongside their sister brand, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT), and a robust network of industry partners all around Australia.

With courses designed by industry experts, students gain the knowledge and experience to graduate with job-ready skills that employers seek. Plus, students can learn at their own pace and place through flexible online study.

Offering a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more, Foundation Education has a vocational study option to take you where you want to go.

The Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study – Students can complete the theoretical component of courses online at their own pace.
  • Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to provide students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to graduate job-ready.
  • Dedicated Student Support – Our industry-experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers can support students from enrolment through to graduation.
  • National Recognised Training – Every Certificate and Diploma offered is nationally recognised and accredited, meeting established industry needs and national quality assurance requirements.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #22557)

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