Partnership for Tasmanian Health Industry Benefits
Release: 17th July 2006
National training organisation, Esset Australia , and the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Tasmania , today announced the joint provision of the nationally recognised Certificate III in Health Support Services (Client/Patient Support Services) qualification for 2006.
The Certificate III in Health Support Services program enables medical receptionists and other health support staff to gain skills essential for the delivery of high quality healthcare including:
- Medical accounts
- Patient records
- Confidentiality, security and privacy
- Infection control
- Manual handling and
- Intermediate first aid certification
Medical practices, private and public hospitals and nursing homes now have the opportunity to provide reception and support staff with training that promotes effective risk management strategies, provides nationally recognised qualifications and leads to the provision of an overall improved healthcare service that benefits the entire community.
The Health Support Services program is delivered through a blend of seminars, on-the-job coaching and distance based materials.
AMA Tasmania CEO, Mr Rodney Cameron-Tucker, said 'This is the new initiative in a broadening range of services offered by AMA Tasmania to support and enhance GP and Specialist practices and their employees. The combined efforts of AMA Tasmania and Esset Australia highlights the high quality and relevant programs available to all Tasmanian medical and health organisations'.
Phill Bevan, Managing Director of Esset Australia, outlined AMA Tasmania support for the program as 'further evidence to the high quality of Esset Australia 's training materials, strategies and courses in the medical and health support area.'
Enrolments are currently being taken for the Health Support Services program for commencement in June 2006, and places are available for both government funded and fee paying participants. The program will feature rolling enrolment intakes throughout the year. The Health Support Services program is available as a new apprenticeship pathway in Tasmania .
For further information or an interview, please contact:
Esset Australia |
AMA Tasmania |
Esset Australia delivers courses and qualifications across all Australian states & territories, utilising the latest in distance, blended learning and e-learning strategies to ensure participants are supported through their program and achieve a high educational outcome.
In addition to holding full Australian government registration and accreditation for national courses, Esset Australia also holds ISO 9001:2000 International Quality Assurance certification, is confirmed as an Endorsed Supplier with the Australian Commonwealth Government, and is an accredited member of the Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges, demonstrating the organisation's commitment to the highest standards in education provision and client satisfaction.
Esset Australia industry focused provision of skill development programs has led to numerous state and national industry accreditations, including the Records Management Association of Australasia (RMAA), Dental Assistants' Education Council of Australia (DAECA) andLiquor Licensing Victoria.
AMA Tasmania is an autonomous State Branch of the Australian Medical Association and is responsible through its state office and constituent bodies to provide the full range of representation and services to AMA member's resident and practising within Tasmania .
Matters seen as the responsibility of the AMA include ethical issues associated with the doctor and clinical practice, the inter-relationship between members of the medical profession, the relationship between medical practitioners and other professions, and the doctor and commercial undertakings.
The AMA represents doctors in negotiations with the several levels of government on health policy and related medico-legal issues.
The Tasmanian Branch of the AMA also provides advocacy on behalf of medical practitioners regarding industrial relations and human resource issues and is in the unique position of being able to represent medical practitioners in the Tasmanian industrial jurisdiction both as employees and employers.
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