How to Become a Practice Manager: Australian Careers in Professional Development

The Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) from Foundation Education, will equip you with the leadership and management skills you need to advance your career or change career within the medical sector. You will learn how to guide staff and achieve business goals, manage risk, implement infection control policies and most importantly, deliver a high level of service to patients.

Once attained, the Diploma of Practice Management will equip you with the skills and knowledge you require to contribute to a business’s strategic direction and ensure daily operations run smoothly. This health qualification will enable you to work as a Practice Manager or Health Administration Manager, in which you ensure quality patient care by managing all administrative processes in different healthcare facilities.

As a Practice Manager, you will be responsible for organising and controlling the functions and resources of professional practices, such as administrative systems and practice personnel, as well as managing the promotion and operations of small to medium-sized health practices. This includes managing patient records and accounts, ensuring work health and safety compliance and coordinating personal activities such as hiring, performance management and job training.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Are you the sort of person who can manage multiple responsibilities and lead a team to success? Do you want to work in a management capacity within the healthcare environment? If so, the Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) from the College for Adult Learning could be your ticket to the next stage of your career.

Throughout this course, you’ll learn what it takes to lead a medical practice to succeed in the new, exciting and stimulating world of modern healthcare. Moving beyond the outdated notion that practice management is just about admin and accounts, you’ll develop skills and confidence in a wide range of areas, including strategic planning, leadership, budgeting, administration, account management and policy creation/implementation.

You’ll study at your own pace, completing this fully online course in just 12 months of full-time study (or 16–18 months part-time). And once you graduate, you’ll be ready to lead your workplace to success as a fully qualified practice manager. The next phase of your life and career starts now!

Want to take the next step in your health career? Build your need expertise in business, healthcare and leadership with La Trobe’s Master of Health Administration.

Our highly ranked online course prepares you with the skills and experience you need to take on advanced roles in healthcare. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to face complex industry issues, with knowledge in business topics such as ethics, finance, research and management which apply specifically to the health sector.

Depending on your previous previous educational background, you can graduate in as little as 12 months and will have developed advanced skills in project management, process development, strategic thinking and data interpretation.

So if you want your chance to lead healthcare initiatives in an advanced role start by enquiring about the Master of Health Administration today.

This Double Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) and Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) is specially designed for those working in a healthcare practice who are looking to upskill and successfully move into management roles.

The course focuses on improving your leadership and management skills and will enable you to successfully manage your healthcare practice in a variety of sectors, including medical, dental, chiropractic, rehabilitation and aged care, as well as to become an effective and respected leader.

You’ll learn how to:

• Gain the skills to effectively manage a healthcare practice to ensure that all processes run smoothly and efficiently
• Manage Work Health and Safety and compliance requirements to ensure practice is meeting all legislative requirements
• Develop skills in managing budgets and financial plans to understand the business financial position
• Excel at business communication and learn to exert influence when communicating with all stakeholders

The Double Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) and Business (Records and Information Management) (BSB50120) from College for Adult Learning has been designed for those working in healthcare who want to increase their skills in both practice management operations and records management to successfully move into leadership roles within a healthcare practice or move into health information management.

You’ll gain the essential skills you need to successfully manage a healthcare practice in a variety of sectors, including medical, dental, chiropractic, rehabilitation and aged care, while also developing records management skills. including overseeing health billing and information systems, to propel you into health information management (HIM) roles.

 You’ll also learn how to manage WHS and compliance to ensure practice is meeting all legislative requirements.

If you are a natural born communicator and are looking to start a career in administration and management in the healthcare sector, this online HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management qualification from Health Courses Australia could be just the course you’re looking for.

You’ll develop key managerial knowledge and skills across major administrative areas such as health billing, budgets, operational planning and legal compliance. Across 15 subjects, you’ll learn everything from managing meetings, people performance and customer service to interpreting and applying medical terminology and implementing and monitoring infection prevention control policies and procedures. The course is delivered 100% online, and learning is self paced, allowing you to tailor your studies to your existing commitments.

With this qualification under your belt, you’ll be well positioned to undertake a management role in a healthcare centre or general practice and make a vital contribution to Australia’s healthcare sector.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is fee-for-service only, it is not government-funded.

The 11293NAT Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice, offered by UNE Partnerships, is a contemporary qualification tailored specifically for practice managers. This course is built on over 30 years of collaboration between UNE Partnerships and the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM), focusing on essential areas such as continuous improvement, customer service, and patient-centred care. Participants will gain the skills necessary to lead successful and sustainable medical practices in a dynamic healthcare environment, equipping them to navigate the challenges faced by healthcare leaders today.

This updated diploma includes new units that address critical topics like recruitment and onboarding, fostering a customer-centric culture, and managing change effectively. By completing this qualification, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of leadership strategies, risk management, and performance improvement, all of which are vital for driving success in healthcare settings. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles such as Business Manager, General Manager, or Practice Manager, and will have the opportunity to articulate into higher awards through the University of New England.

With a flexible online delivery format, students can study at their own pace while receiving support from expert trainers. This qualification is nationally recognised, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.