Medical Practice Assistant

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Areas Of Interest:   Business & Support Services
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Certificate Description:  As a Medical Practice Assistant you would undertake a broad range of administrative functions combined with tasks to support medical practitioners in the delivery of care to clients. These tasks are completed under the direct or indirect supervision of a medical practitioner.
Code:  HLT47715
Work Type:  Helping & Advising Organising & Clerical

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Confirm physical health status
Provide first aid
Manage first aid services and resources
Perform electrocardiography (ECG)
Take clinical measurements
Support health professional in the delivery of care
Maintain medication stocks
Handle medical specimens
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Maintain work health and safety
Organise schedules
Implement workplace information system
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
Prepare and process medical accounts
Maintain patient records
Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Provide advanced first aid
Manage patient record keeping system