The HLT47715 Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting is perfect for anyone needing the administration skills to support a team of medical practitioners and health care professionals. A hands-on qualification, students graduate with the skills to take clinical measurements; perform electrocardiography (ECG); handle medical specimens; and maintain medication stocks. To fully complete the qualification you do need access to an appropriate workplace environment within the health care sector, click to learn how to enrol and for the full list of modules.
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The Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting will prepare you for the following roles.
A Ward Clerk performs a range of administrative tasks and general duties in a hospital ward. You might answer phone calls and deal with patient and...
A Medical Imaging Assistant operates and maintains equipment such as x-ray machines or scanning equipment. You might perform scans according to the...
A Pathology Assistant conducts a range of tests in a medical laboratory. You might prepare samples for testing, perform tests and write reports on...
A Pathology Collector takes specimens from patients so they can be tested at a laboratory. You might collect bodily fluids such as blood, saliva or...
A Patient Care Assistant provides help to patients during their stay in hospital or other healthcare setting. You might assist with feeding, bathin...
A Laboratory Assistant performs a range of tasks in a scientific or medical testing laboratory. You might work in the laboratory of a large organis...
A Medical Assistant provides essential support to healthcare professionals in various medical settings, such as clinics or hospitals. You might ass...
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