11218NAT · AQF Level 5
Diploma of Health Administration
The 11218NAT Diploma of Health Administration is a nationally accredited qualification for people working in health service management, practice management, or healthcare administration. It covers health systems, medical terminology, healthcare law and ethics, clinical governance, and the management of health practices. Suited to practice managers, health service coordinators, and administrative professionals in public and private health settings.
- Qualification code
- 11218NAT
- AQF level
- Level 5
- Duration
- 12 months
- Delivery
- Online, Blended
- Price range
- From $3,500
What you'll learn
- Australian health system structure and funding models
- Medical terminology and health record management
- Healthcare law, ethics, and privacy obligations
- Clinical governance and quality improvement in health settings
- Health practice financial management and billing systems
- Human resources management in health organisations
- Health information systems and data management
- Patient experience, complaints management, and service improvement
Career outcomes
Typical roles held by graduates of the Diploma of Health Administration. Salary ranges sourced from SEEK Salary Insights 2025.
Practice Manager
$75,000–$110,000
Health Service Coordinator
$70,000–$95,000
Clinical Administration Manager
$80,000–$115,000
Health Information Manager
$75,000–$105,000
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements. Most students come from healthcare administration, medical reception, or health service coordination backgrounds. Knowledge of the Australian health system is beneficial.
RPL available for this qualification
Practice managers and health administrators with 3+ years of experience in a health setting are strong candidates for RPL. Evidence typically includes position descriptions, practice policies, financial records, and supervisor attestations.
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