About This Training Course

MediTrain’s Medical Reception Course has been developed from a collaboration of leading professionals in the medical industry and is delivered by fully qualified trainers with current medical industry experience.

Our medical reception course gives you a complete understanding of the procedures and terminology needed to work in the medical industry.
Also included in the course is comprehensive training in computerised medical accounting aimed to transform you into a well rounded medical professional that will be a valuable asset to any employer.

Subjects Covered

o Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301B)
o Prepare and process medical accounts (BSBMED302B)
o Maintain patient records (BSBMED303B)
o Assist in controlling stocks and supplies (BSBMED304B)
o Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment (BSBMED305B)

Training Course Outcomes

• Medical Reception duties
• Handling medical records
• Patient contact
• Filing and filing systems
• Referrals
• Medical terminology and abbreviations
• Veterans’ affairs
• Work related and motor vehicle injuries
• Infection control: cleaning and sterilisation procedures
• Telephone techniques
• Dealing with emergencies
• Maintain patient records
• Confidentiality and ethics
• Time management
• Systems of the human body
• Understanding pathology and test results
• Understanding common medical conditions
• Medicare and Safety Net
• Appointment diary
• Generating a patient account
• Registering Patients
• Receipting of Patient Accounts
• Bulk billing and private accounts
• Item numbers and fee structures

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites required. This course is for anyone with basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills.

Other Information

Work Placement:

MediTrain is the first place employers come to for medical professionals saving most students the need to search for employment. Experience in this field is not usually necessary once a student undertakes their formal qualification, meaning that you can go straight from our course to your new career.