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NZIM Diploma in
Practice Management (Health)
7 papers, 140 Credits, Level 5
Course Requirements
This programme consists of six papers from the NZ Diploma in Business, plus one specialist paper relating to the management of medical and health practices. Each paper is equal to 20 NZQA credits, and papers are available from Levels 4 – 6.
About the Course
This diploma is offered as a fully online programme, to ensure it is accessible at a consistent level of quality, nationwide. There are no scheduled classes to attend. You have access to a tutor (online) and you'll join a forum where you can get together with other online students.
Assessments are work-based. The qualification is approved at Level 5 and registered on the NZ Register of Quality Approved Qualifications. This course is also regarded as the 'gold standard' for the Professional Development of PMAANZ members.
Fee:
$3,250 including GST for enrolment in full Diploma,
or $499 including GST per individual paper
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This course is for:
People engaged in managing and administrating health and medical practices.
Purpose
To provide managers and administrators of health and medical practices with the knowledge, skills and competencies to undertake their roles efficiently and effectively.
The diploma aims to provide participants with:
- detailed knowledge of financial management practices
- ability to plan and manage staff, resources, customers and systems efficiently and effectively
- detailed understanding of the health system, including policy and economics, as well as the roles of private and public entities
- overview of all legislation and regulations relating to health practice, as well as the ability to call on legal expertise
- detailed knowledge of health legislation, regulations and compliance processes directly relating to practice management
- ability to develop cultural awareness and cultural safety processes and practices
- understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and current issues relating to Maori health and welfare
Graduate profile
Graduates from this programme will be able to take responsibility for the management and administration of a health practice, including the recruitment, supervision and training of staff, accounting and systems administration, compliance and reporting functions and internal and external communications.
They will have a sound understanding of health policy and legislative requirements. Above all they will be able to manage and respond to patient and customer relationships with sensitivity and respect. Entry criteria
Entry criteria
The programme has been designed specifically for competent or experienced managers currently working in medical or health practices, and some of the assessments require access to medical or health practices. Where managers have little experience or knowledge relating to the management of health practices they might consider first completing the Certificate in Practice Management (Health).
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Enquiries
For more information
please call: Freephone:
0800 800 SBG (0800 800 724)
Or phone (04) 472 0567
And ask about:
NZDipBus,
NZIM Diplomas & Certificates,
or
Practice Management Programmes.
Contact us.
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