11293NAT
The Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice has been designed by practice managers for practice managers. This contemporary course builds upon 30 years of collaboration between UNE Partnerships and AAPM, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, customer service, patient-centered care, and emerging trends in the sector.
Our course aims to help practice managers lead successful and sustainable medical practices in an increasingly dynamic healthcare environment. You will learn the skills and knowledge to apply effective leadership strategies for your practice to succeed within the challenging medical environment that faces healthcare leaders today.
This updated qualification continues to modernise the leadership skills needed in a healthcare practice with new units on recruitment and onboarding, creating a customer centric culture and how to manage and facilitate change.
Study at your own pace, anywhere at anytime
Subject Matter Experts offering support during your online experience
Access to our online community of students and trainers
Support in balancing your work/life and study
The estimated time to complete this course is:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, we recommend that you have:
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On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
Nationally Recognised Training (NRT)
University of New England (UNE)
Higher Awards
*Applications must address UNE Program entry criteria. Enrolment fees are set annually by the UNE.
The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM)
12 units of competency must be successfully completed to attain this qualification.
The Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice (11293NAT) is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by UNE Partnerships that was designed by practice managers for practice managers, building on 30 years of collaboration between UNE Partnerships and AAPM.
This qualification suits people already working in, or looking to move into, the health and medical field, particularly those who match the course focus: it was designed by practice managers for practice managers, building on 30 years of collaboration between UNE Partnerships and AAPM.
The Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice typically takes 2 years to complete through UNE Partnerships, depending on your study pace, prior experience, and whether you qualify for credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course fees for the Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice are $6,990 AUD. Payment plans and, where eligible, government subsidies or employer/traineeship funding may reduce this cost. Contact UNE Partnerships’ course advisors to check what applies to you.
The Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice is delivered as Individual students (online), allowing students to study flexibly alongside work and other commitments.
UNE Partnerships assesses entry on a case-by-case basis. Most students don’t need formal prior qualifications, but some units may require language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) checks, a police/working with children check, or mandatory work placement depending on the course. Contact UNE Partnerships to confirm requirements for your situation.
Graduates are typically prepared for roles such as Business Manager, General Manager, Operations Manager and Practice Manager. Many also use the qualification as a stepping stone to further study, including higher-level UNE Partnerships qualifications or pathways into University of New England degrees.
Yes, graduates meet the qualification requirement for Certified Practice Manager status with the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM), and can claim 100 AAPM CPD points.
Yes, AAPM members and PMAANZ members are each entitled to a 10% discount on full-fee enrolment.
Yes, it carries credit pathways into UNE’s Bachelor of Business, Graduate Certificate in Business, and Graduate Certificate in Management, subject to UNE entry requirements.
Eligible students may be able to access government-subsidised training depending on where they live, the qualification and their individual eligibility. Check the NSW Smart and Skilled and Queensland funding pages on the UNE Partnerships website or contact us to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.
We are one of Australia’s most progressive training organisations with the backing of Australia’s highest-rated online university – the University of New England.
Our flexible courses will help you to develop the skills required by a rapidly evolving workplace.
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