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HLT57715 – DIPLOMA OF PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

RTO CODE: 90010

TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

1300 823 366 TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

HLT57715 – DIPLOMA OF PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

RTO CODE: 90010

TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

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COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of this cou rse, you wil l receive a national ly recognised HLT57715 – Diploma of P ract ice Management from TAFE NSW

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as; - Practice manager

If you are contemplat ing a career change or looking for a rewarding career in health, the Diploma of Pract ice Management wil l provide you with the knowledge required to become a Pract ice Manager in a small to medium health practice.

As part of the diploma you wi l l learn to provide care for pat ients in a medical surgery whi le demonstrating knowledge of health services.

You wil l learn to perform off ice procedures as wel l as learn to interact and prov ide gu idance to medical practice staff .

Job outcomes from this qual if ication include Practice Manager in a variety of health pract ice areas including medical , dental , chiropractic, podiatry, rehabil itation, community, mental health or aged care.

“I could work at night, or first thing in the morning whatever suited my day” BUSINESS ADMINISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

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T o gi v e y o ur s elf t he b est cha nc e o f suc c ess i n t hi s co ur s e i t i s r eco m m e nd ed t hat y o u ha v e co m pl et ed Cer t i f i cat e I I I in B u si ne ss o r B usi ne ss Ad mi ni st r at i o n o r eq ui v al ent ind u str y e xp eri en c e.

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 18 years.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your f i rst l anguage and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in Engl ish, you are required to provide evidence of Engl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES

How much is the course?*

Fee for serv ice – people not el ig ible for government subs idies: $2,450

NSW Government: subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Ski l led)

– F irst qual i f icat ion: $1 ,320

- Second qual if icat ion: $1 ,580

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) : $1 ,000

- Concession: $240

- Exempt ion: $0

* Your government subs id ised fee and your el ig ibi l ity for concess ions, exemptions and scholarships, are al l calculated and confi rmed dur ing the enrolment process.

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice.

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL 530 (paper),

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

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You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. Minimum specificat ions for your computer are :

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications:

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

Course timeframe and commitment The course is flexible study and suggest you aim to complete the HLT57715 Diploma of Pract ice Management over 24 months. We recommend you study

and work 10 hours per week.

As you are studying f lexib ly, this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe, please discuss with your teacher.

Delivery mode The HLT57715 Diploma of Pract ice Management is offered through TAFE Dig ital . Delivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by teachers with

interact ion by emai l, phone cal ls, forums and chat groups. You also have access to support services.

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INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you, your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital . This wi l l include the units/modules to be completed, the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames. You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan.

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion. This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed.

To achieve the qual if ications candidates must completed 15 units compris ing: 10 core units and 5 e lective units. If you have part icular needs in your workplace, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss options.

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http: //training.gov.au

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CORE UNITS

U n i t c o d e

U n i t t i t l e A s s e s s m e n t M e t h o d s

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

Written task Portfolio Short answer questions

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people Written task Short answer questions Work Based Assessment

HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety Portfolio x3

HLTADM004 Manage health bil l ing and accounting system

Written task x3

HLTINF003 Implement and monitor infect ion prevent ion control pol icies and procedures

Portfolio x3

BSBCUS501 Manage qual ity customer service Written task Portfolio

BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financia l plans

Written task Portfolio x2

BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Portfolio x 2 Short answer questions

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ELECTIVE UNITS

5 units must be completed. *Refer to the course website for any further additions.

Unit code Unit title Assessment Methods

CHCDIV003 Manage and promote diversi ty Report Portfol io Work based interview

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Written Report Portfolio Short answer questions

BSBWRK510 Manage employee re lations Writ ten task Report

CHCPOL002 Develop and implement policy Portfol io x3

BSBADM502 Manage meetings

Portfol io x3

BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment select ion and induct ion processes

Report Portfol io

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

Report Portfol io Short answer questions

BSBMGT516 Faci l i tate cont inuous improvement Portfol io, Report

BSBMGT517 Manage operat ional plan Written task Portfol io x2

BSBRKG502 Manage and monitor business or records systems

Written task x2

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace pol icy and procedures for sustainabi l ity

Portfolio Presentat ion

BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness

Short answer questions Project Written task

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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded. When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent .

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit .

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time. Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment. If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher.

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days.

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime, your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services.

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about ‘ reasonable adjustment’ . This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered.

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task, you may appeal the assessment decision. You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher.

- For more information on assessment, refer to ‘Every Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.’

PLAGIARISM

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

A l l st ude nts in TAFE N SW are e nt i t led to a pp ly fo r re co gni t i on in the co urs e o r q ua l i f ic at i o n i n w hi ch t hey a re c urrent ly e nro l led . I t i s rec o mme nd ed that th e appl ic at i on fo r rec og ni t io n be mad e a s so on as pos sib le afte r e nrolme nt .

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al ’s s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing.

S t u d e n ts e n ro l l e d i n a g ov e r n m e n t s u bs i d i s e d q u a l i f i c at i o n o r a c cre d i te d c o u rs e c a n a p pl y fo r re c o g n i t i o n i n t ha t qu a l i f i c at i o n at n o a d d i t i o n a l c h a rge a n d , u n d e r N S W S m a r t a n d S k i l l e d m a y be e l i g i b l e fo r a re d u c e d s t u d e nt fe e b a s e d o n re c o g n i t i o n gra n te d .

Fo r mo re informa tio n cl ic k here o r d is c uss wit h yo ur Co urse Coo rdin ato r.

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects. Just because you don’t have to leave your home or workplace, the online learning isn’t necessari ly easier than classroom learning, i t’s just di fferent .

To help overcome these barriers, we would strongly encourage you to:

- Se e k s up po rt from course faci l itators, fr iends, family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals.

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week. Try not to deviate from these set t imes.

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve, by when, to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes.

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m . The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students. It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls . By actively part icipating in the Course Forum, you wi l l become part of the v irtual community. This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies.

- FA Q s . Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area.

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STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

OTHER COURSES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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The HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management course can be both academical ly and personal ly chal lenging. Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing, t ime management, study plans, general study tips and goal setting.

Counselling and Support services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us. We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study, career development or personal issues. Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal , health and study information at your f ingert ips .

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work? Get unstuck with Studiosity.

When you have a writ ing, grammar, research, referencing or other study question, sign in at https://studiosity.com/connect/users – use your DEC username, the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digi tal .

Real-l i fe, on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion. You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths, science and business studies.

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables, diagrams and charts .

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW. I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style . The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals . This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management, researching, note taking and referencing. Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digi tal’s ful l l ibrary services are just a cl ick away, whether you are studying near a campus or far away.

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BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier, or USI .

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi .gov.au. Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance. I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital .

For more information on the USI c lick here

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