This course applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. The unit provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to confidently interpret and use medical terminology in both written and oral communication. Students will learn the fundamental structure of medical terms, ensuring they can accurately understand and convey medical information.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

BSBMED301 - Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face face-to-face contact time of at least 7 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment face-to-face contact time of at least 1 Hour

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

  • An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
  • To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
    • Learning: Learn and remember common medical terms and use them correctly in my work.
    • Reading: Read and understand medical words and abbreviations in forms, instructions, and patient documents.
    • Writing: Write short messages, notes, or records using the right medical terms for the situation.
    • Oral communication: Listen carefully and ask questions to make sure I understand unfamiliar words.
    • Numeracy: understand simple numbers, times, and measurements that might be used in a medical setting.
    • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources


Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. 

The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.


Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 6 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

This certificate does not require renewal

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Practical assessment

  • Scenario – Patient Handover using Medical Terminology
  • Performance Task – Patient Assessment and Handover

Documentation:

  • Complete a patient handover report form based on the scenario provided

Theory assessment -   A written assessment consisting of short answer and multiple-choice and short answer questions. The student must complete all assessment questions.

Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning I can learn and remember common medical terms and use them correctly in my work.
Reading I can read and understand medical words and abbreviations in forms, instructions, and patient documents.
Writing I can write short messages, notes, or records using the right medical terms for the situation.
Oral Communication I can listen carefully and ask questions to make sure I understand unfamiliar words.
Numeracy I can understand simple numbers, times, and measurements that might be used in a medical setting.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909