The Diploma covers off on key managerial topics such as staff recruitment and induction, budgets, managing team effectiveness, ensuring quality customer service and harbouring a culture of continuous improvement. Key health-related subjects cover off on infection control, medical terminology and managing a health billing system.
The Diploma of Practice Management is AMA Training’s flagship qualification for medical practice owners and managers and is delivered via AMA Training’s unique Assisted Study Program.
The Assisted Study Program (ASP) strikes a balance between equipping you with the skills you need to complete your studies and maintaining your work/life balance (see more about the ASP in the Course Delivery section below).
AMA Training Services is a Study Loans accredited training provider, which gives eligible students the ability to spread the cost of their studies over a period of up to four years. (see more about Study Loans in the Course Fee section below).
AMA and ADA members, or their nominated staff, receive an upfront discount for this program. See more in the Course Fees section below.
Course Brochure (PDF): View full details in the course brochure.
The Assisted Study Program (ASP) was designed to ensure our students benefit from a rich and structured learning experience without losing flexibility along the way. Under the ASP, two units of competency are completed per school term, which keeps school holidays free from study. During the term, students are provided with weekly lectures via the AMA's virtual classroom environment. These lectures generally last for one hour. There are generally two such lectures per week, one per unit. The lectures are delivered live and the virtual classroom allows for a high level of interaction with students. However, we realise that not all students will be able to join the live online lectures, and as such these sessions are recorded and made available to all students to watch at their leisure.
For each term, students are given a comprehensive term planner, which shows when lectures are delivered as well as the recommended reading and project work to accompany that unit. There are no exams, the qualification is completed entirely by coursework. The technology is easy to use and has no cost attached to it for the student. Our program is specifically catered to suit students from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds.
Finally, the ASP offers numerous workshops and seminars throughout the term which align with the units being undertaken. These workshops and seminars are delivered at our head office in Nedlands but streamed live (and recorded) for regional and interstate students. The seminars and workshops often feature guest speakers and offer a great value-add experience for our students.
Students also benefit from having access to industry-qualified and highly experienced lecturers to share their learning journey with them.
Four units are delivered in a self-paced format which means that interested students can commence their studies at any time, and then join the next upcoming ASP term.
This is what our students have to say about the ASP:
“The guidance and support from the lectures makes it very enjoyable. I have already been able to action a few things at our practice.” – V. Yates
“The interactive live online lectures are awesome! The way the Diploma is delivered through online lectures and seminars throughout the term really reinforces what you’re learning. As a busy working mother of 3 I love the fact that the lectures are recorded. Gives you that flexibility to juggle work, study and family life.” – Sarah R
"The lectures are very informative and the lecturers always there to guide you if you hit any obstacles." – A. Ingram
ASP – Study Term | Commencement Date | Completion Date |
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Term 2 – 2024 | 17 April 2024 | 20 June 2024 |
Term 3 – 2024 | 17 July 2024 | 18 September 2024 |
Term 4 – 2024 | 09 October 2024 | 12 December 2024 |
Term 1 – 2025 | 29 January 2025 | 04 April 2025 |
Students must complete 15 Units: 10 Core and 5 Electives
Unit Title | Study Mode | Study Date | Unit Cost |
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CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People | Self-Paced | Start anytime | $250 |
HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures | Self-Paced | Start anytime | $250 |
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety | Self-placed | Start anytime | $250 |
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice | Self-Paced | Start anytime | $250 |
BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | 2-Day Classroom Course or online | Start anytime | $400 |
BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement | Assisted Study Program | Term 2 2024 | $500 |
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development | Assisted Study Program | Term 2 2024 | $500 |
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance | Assisted Study Program | Term 3 2024 | $500 |
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes | Assisted Study Program | Term 3 2024 | $500 |
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance | Assisted Study Program | Term 4 2024 | $500 |
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness | Assisted Study Program | Term 4 2024 | $500 |
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans | Assisted Study Program | Term 1 2025 | $500 |
BSBRSK501 Manage risk | Assisted Study Program | Term 1 2025 | $500 |
HLTADM004 Manage health billing and accounting system | Assisted Study Program | Term 2 2025 | $500 |
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service | Assisted Study Program | Term 2 2025 | $500 |
This qualification is typically completed within a 15 to 18 month period.
Course Fee: $6,400 – paid as you go
AMA Member Discount: Any current AMA member (from any Australian state or territory), or their nominated staff member, will receive a $500 discount off their first ASP term fee.
ADA Member Discount: Any current Australian Dental Association (ADA) member (from any Australian state or territory), or their nominated staff member, will receive a $500 discount off their first ASP term fee.
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