Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 2 |
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting release 1. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of medical practice assistants whose work includes a broad range of administrative functions combined with tasks to support medical practitioners in the delivery of care to clients. These tasks are completed under the direct or indirect supervision of a medical practitioner.
A medical practice assistant may work under the supervision of a health care professional other than a medical practitioner, but this should only occur where:
- the health care professional is in the same practice as the medical practitioner and
- the medical practitioner has agreed to the other health care professional providing the supervision.
A registered nurse must accept or refuse responsibility for supervision of an activity of a medical practice assistant, according to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Decision-making framework. An enrolled nurse cannot provide supervision.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 23
- 19 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 2 units from the electives listed below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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Core units |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTAID016 |
Manage first aid services and resources |
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HLTCAR001 |
Perform electrocardiography (ECG) |
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HLTHPS001 |
Take clinical measurements |
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HLTHPS002 |
Support health professional in the delivery of care |
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HLTHPS003 |
Maintain medication stocks |
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HLTHPS005 |
Handle medical specimens |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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BSBADM307 |
Organise schedules |
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BSBINM401 |
Implement workplace information system |
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BSBMED301 |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately |
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BSBMED302 |
Prepare and process medical accounts |
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BSBMED303 |
Maintain patient records |
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Elective units |
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CHCCCS020 |
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
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CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
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HLTADM001 |
Administer and coordinate Telehealth services |
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HLTADM002 |
Manage Telehealth technology |
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HLTADM003 |
Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care |
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HLTAID014 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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HLTPAT001 |
Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection |
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HLTPAT002 |
Perform venous blood collections |
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HLTPAT004 |
Collect pathology specimens other than blood |
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BSBADM504 |
Plan and implement administrative systems |
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BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
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BSBFIA301 |
Maintain financial records |
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BSBFLM309 |
Support continuous improvement systems and processes |
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BSBINM202 |
Handle mail |
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BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
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BSBMED401 |
Manage patient record keeping system |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
