Certificate IV in Health Administration

Embark on a rewarding career as a health administration leader 

If you possess natural leadership skills and are ready to take the next step in your career, why not explore a leadership role in health administration?  

Advance your career in the thriving healthcare industry and progress into senior roles with the HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration. This qualification equips you with the practical knowledge and skills to oversee operations and effectively lead an administration team across several healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, community health centres, and private practices. 

Once you’ve completed this qualification, you’ll be set up to succeed across various supervisory roles including Senior Admissions Clerk, Senior Ward Clerk, and Medical Records Leader. You could also further your studies and expand your career opportunities with the HLT57715 Diploma of Practice Management.  

The theoretical components of this course can be completed online through our learning platform, My eCampus. With the flexibility to study at your pace, you could complete your qualification in 12 months or less.  

The HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration is a nationally recognised course. 

Course outcomes

When you complete the HLT47321 Certificate IV in Health Administration, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to upskill into senior health administration roles.  

Senior Admissions Clerk

You’ll supervise and perform administrative duties including pre-admission bookings, arranging and recording admission details, answering calls, and resolving patient complaints. 

Medical Records Section Leader

As a Medical Records Section Leader, you’ll play a vital role in leading teams to manage patient records and accounts. You may also be responsible for assisting with internal and external audits and responding to general patient enquiries.

Senior Ward Clerk

You’ll be responsible for the clerical and reception duties in a hospital ward or clinic, ensuring all patient records are up-to-date, secure and available to healthcare practitioners as required.