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Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting

HLT47715
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
23Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT47715, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Medical SecretaryMedical ReceptionistMedical practice assistant
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT47715 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 23 units: 19 core plus 4 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBADM307Organise schedules
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
BSBINM401Implement workplace information system
BSBINS202Handle receipt and dispatch of information
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED302Prepare and process medical accounts
BSBMED303Maintain patient records
BSBMED401Manage patient recordkeeping system
BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS503Develop administrative systems
BSBSTR301Contribute to continuous improvement
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAAP002Confirm physical health status
HLTADM008Administer and coordinate Telehealth services
HLTADM009Manage Telehealth technology
HLTADM010Facilitate a coordinated approach to client care
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aid
HLTAID016Manage first aid services and resources
HLTCAR001Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
HLTHPS001Take clinical measurements
HLTHPS002Support health professional in the delivery of care
HLTHPS003Maintain medication stocks
HLTHPS005Handle medical specimens
HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTPAT008Identify and respond to clinical risks in pathology collection
HLTPAT009Collect pathology specimens other than blood
HLTPAT014Perform venous blood collections
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT47715 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

4 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ADEPT TRAINING PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
Executive Institute of Leadership and ManagementBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
UNE Partnerships Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.