HLT47321
Certificate IV in Health Administration
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100% Flexible Online Learning
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By completing the Certificate IV in Health Administration (HLT47321), you’ll be prepared for medical receptionist, administrator, or clinical coding roles within a healthcare practice by developing key skills in medical admin, understanding medical terminology, and patient care. This course will help you to run day-to-day administration duties of healthcare practices smoothly, making you a valuable employee as you begin your pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare.
You’ll strengthen your ability to understand medical documents and terminology, as well as meet work health safety and legal requirements. You’ll also develop the healthcare management skills to succeed including communicating effectively with staff and patients and maintaining patient confidentiality, privacy, and security. Prepare yourself to move into an administrative role within medical, allied health, or dental practices with an understanding of how to use medical terms in medical documentation, and complete documentation according to legal requirements and organisation procedures.
After completing the course, you’ll have the knowledge to work within accepted codes of conduct while also adhering to infection prevention and control standards, policies, and procedures. You’ll provide high-quality care for various customer needs to achieve positive outcomes for the business.
Partnering with our Learning Coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.
Get started today and try us out risk-free for 30 days*.
- 100% online, self-paced study,
- Study for how long you want, when you want,
- Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around,
- No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials,
- No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet,
- Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget,
- Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.

Real outcomes
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal – you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Course Details
Units
Get job-ready with industry relevant units designed to help you succeed
As a result of completing your online Certificate IV in Health Administration, you’ll be able to confidently apply a range of skills and strategies, based on the following 15 accredited units of competency:
UNITS | |
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CODE | UNIT NAME |
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk |
CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
HLTINF007 | Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures |
BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies |
BSBMED305 | Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment |
CHCCCS020 | Respond effectively to behaviours of concern |
HLTADM010 | Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care |
HLTCCD003 | Use medical terminology in health care |
BSBHRM415 | Coordinate recruitment and onboarding |
BSBHRM417 | Support human resources functions and processes |
Duration
Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced.
This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 10 months with a full-time study load or in 12 -14 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a generous 24-month standard course enrolment duration.
We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.
- Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
- You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
- Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
- Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
- You receive a personal learning plan and regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
- Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results
Depending on your current skills and amount of experience you have, you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning and be eligible for course acceleration.
Study pathways
There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Certificate IV in Health Administration (HLT47321). Many students that graduate choose to go on to complete further study such as:
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- Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715)
- Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration) (BSB50120)
Entry and study requirements
Workplace requirements
As part of your course, it is compulsory to undertake and provide third-party evidence for some assessments in an eligible industry workplace. If you are not currently in, or have not previously been in, an eligible workplace, you must source your own host workplace and undertake work that meets the requirements for the units of this course.
For more information regarding workplace requirements, please speak to our friendly Learning Consultants.
Study requirements
To be eligible to enrol in our online qualifications, our students are required to:- Be 18 years or older at the time of registration.
- Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills.
Technical requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with the following:- An adequate and reliable internet connection.
- The equivalent of Microsoft Office with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets.
- A PDF reader installed.
- Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required.
- Brightspace D2L – our learning management system (LMS) platform.
- Zoom – our video call platform.
- Respondus – our quiz assessment platform.
- Vimeo –- our video embedding platform.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Get credit for demonstrated skills and knowledge
If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
This process may enable you to get unit credits for competencies you’ve already demonstrated so you can fast-track your qualification.
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning here or contact us to see what you might qualify for.
Fees and payment options
Payment Plan | Payment Amount | Payment Plan Length | Total Amount Paid |
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Discounted Upfront Fee* | $1495 + $94.11/mo | Upfront Deposit + 17 Months | $3095 |
52 x Weekly Payments | $66 | 52 Weeks | $3432 |
26 x Fortnightly Payments | $132 | 52 Weeks | $3432 |
12 x Monthly Payments | $284 | 12 Months | $3408 |
78 x Weekly Payments | $45 | 78 Weeks | $3510 |
39 x Fortnightly Payments | $90 | 78 Weeks | $3510 |
18 x Monthly Payments | $194 | 18 Months | $3492 |
*Please note: The College for Adult Learning’s obligations as an RTO include taking actions to protect your fees. These protections exist to ensure that you can enrol with confidence. The principal protection which is provided to you is a pre-paid fee limit; CAL will never require you to pay more than $1,500 in advance and will never allow your advance payment balance to rise above $1,500.
**In conformance with the protections and to make our course fees more accessible to our students, you will only be required to pay $1495 at the time of registration, with a $94.11 recurring monthly payment debited for the next 17 months, equalling a total payment of $3094.87
- saving you up to 11.82% off the normal payment plan fees.
FEE-HELP and VET Loans
In order to maintain the high quality training we’re so proud of, we are not affiliated with FEE-HELP schemes or VET Student Loans, and remain a Fee For Service provider. We understand the financial pressure and concerns that come with undertaking study, so we keep our prices highly competitive and offer flexible payment plans to suit all budgets and lifestyles. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 1300 907 870 to discuss a flexible plan that suits your budget
































































Course Outcomes
Real Outcomes Guarantee
- 96% of our students surveyed said they achieved their study goal - you can too.
- Our commitment to helping you achieve real-world results.
- Receive two FREE short courses for furthering or achieving your goals.
Real outcomes are part of our ongoing work to support you as you take the next step in your career. Our team, assessments, and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just passing your course.
Our Learning Coaches are industry veterans and supportive mentors who will help you complete your studies. Their assessment feedback is designed to reflect on-the-job and industry expectations, giving you more than just a competent result.
Nationally Recognised Training
Get a nationally recognised and respected qualification
- An Accreditation you can trust from an RTO with over 15 years’ experience in adult learning.
- Flexible unit selection for adult learners – A tailored course that practically ‘fills the gaps’ in your experience, and does not require you to study what you already know.
- Online 21st century learning – Quality video tutorials with comprehensive voice instructions and hands-on exercises that enable you to learn by doing.
- Expert and up to date content – programs that are purposefully developed to be globally and future focused, rich in current workplace topics and practically relevant to your career.
- A 30 day “earn your trust” no-risk Money Back Guarantee.
- The option of quality 1 on 1 interactive support – Fully trained learning coaches who have been adult students themselves and actually care about your future success.
- Access to a comprehensive package of bonus elective tutorials, unique to CAL, that will support your Accreditation with a distinct competitive advantage.
- Specialist industry specific tool kit and resources that you will not find from any other course provider.
Career opportunities
Invest in your career with a qualification
There are more options for career advancement available after securing a Certificate IV in Health Administration (HLT47321). Many students that graduate choose to go on to complete further study such as:
- Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715)
- Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration) (BSB50120)
In-Demand skills for a Healthcare Administrator
In-demand skills for a Medical Records Administrator
This course is designed to give you the practical business and admin skills needed to oversee day-to-day administrational duties from people management through to customer service and document creation.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Enhance transparency and build relationships between staff, clients, or patients
- Ensure effective day-to-day administration of healthcare practice
- Manage risk and compliance requirements for healthcare practice
- Implement customer service strategies to provide confidentiality, privacy, and security, and maintain a high level of service
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