HLT43307 - Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist in a medical practice under supervision by and in the context of a consultation being conducted by a medical practitioner.
A medical 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 professional providing the supervision.
The medical assisting work role includes a broad range of administrative functions, identified tasks of a clinical assisting nature and, where appropriate, provision of client support and guidance in relation to identified treatment issues as per instruction from the health care practitioner.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational title for these workers is:
Medical assistant
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
25 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
22 core units
3 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
Relevant electives listed below
Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
Core units
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Relevant electives
The following sample electives are provided. Electives may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules.