Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting (NSW Only)

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Good written and verbal communication skills and/or,
• Previously completed Year 11 or a Certificate III level qualification and/or,
• Appropriate technology to study online and/or,
• The motivation to learn independently.

In this Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting course, the subjects students may study include:

• BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• BSBMED302 – Prepare and process medical accounts
• BSBMED303 – Maintain patient records
• HLTAAP002 – Confirm physical health status
• HLTAID016 – Manage first aid services and resources
• HLTAID011 – Provide first aid
• CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
• CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
• HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• HLTINF002 – Process reusable medical devices and equipment
• HLTHPS002 – Support health professional in the delivery of care
• HLTHPS005 – Handle medical specimens
• HLTHPS003 – Maintain medication stocks
• HLTCAR001 – Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
• BSBINM401 – Implement workplace information system
• HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
• BSBADM307 – Organise schedules
• HLTHPS001 – Take clinical measurements
• HLTAID014 – Provide advanced first aid
• BSBFLM309 – Support continuous improvement systems and processes
• CHCCCS020 – Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• HLTADM003 – Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care