11288NAT Diploma of Healthcare Documentation

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(39 customer reviews)

11288NAT Diploma of Healthcare Documentation

Australia’s premier medical transcription course.

Medical transcription is primarily an online occupation, giving you a real opportunity to have a professional career from the comfort of your own home. A Medical Transcriptionist is responsible for the conversion of doctor-patient interactions into written documents that form part of the patient’s medical record. With most healthcare providers now outsourcing these services, there’s never been a higher demand for well-trained medical transcription professionals.

Choose TalentMed for the quality education and industry expertise you need to succeed in Medical Transcription.

Everything you need to succeed

This nationally recognised medical transcription course is designed to help make you work-ready with everything you need to succeed including –

  • Personal support from qualified trainers and our technical support team
  • Delivered entirely online through a fun and interactive learning portal
  • Access to hundreds of authentic transcription reports in 32+ medical specialities
  • Excellent job search assistance to help turn your education into a new career
  • 3-month free subscription to award-winning Keyboard automation software
Everything you need to succeed is included in your tuition fees. For more information regarding our fees and charges, please check out the Tuition Options tab.

Expert-Created Curriculum

TalentMed’s nationally accredited training package includes both healthcare theory and real-world medical transcription training. This expert-designed medical transcription course will best prepare you for a smooth and successful transition to the workplace.

  • Flexible online learning
  • Nationally recognised training
  • Industry approved curriculum
  • Theory and practicum sections
  • Personal student support
  • Resources included
Unit Code Unit Title Nominal Hours
FSKWTG010 Write complex workplace texts 20
NAT11288001 Maintain and enhance professional practice in healthcare documentation 100
NAT11288002 Prepare to transcribe and edit healthcare documentation 150
NAT11288003 Apply advanced knowledge of healthcare terminology 250
NAT11288004 Transcribe and edit complex healthcare documentation 450
Total nominal hours 970

My TalentMed®

My TalentMed® is your virtual campus and interactive learning portal where you access all of your course materials, resources and support services available. We've built My TalentMed from the ground up to deliver you the very best learning experience. Through your learning portal, you can engage with your trainers, support staff and fellow classmates. This provides you with a secure and interactive learning space that enables you to access a wealth of training, assessment and support resources. Log in anywhere and at anytime to access your course.

  • My Courses - 24/7 access to all of your course materials, including videos, webinars, tutorials and practical exercises.
  • Personalised training - complete with dark mode, full screen and distraction free learning.
  • Knowledge Base - access to a comprehensive knowledge base, support forum and help centre.
  • My Help - live chat with your trainers, student and technical support teams with any questions you have.
  • My Account – update your profile or cover photo, change your preferences and reset your password.

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Flexible Tuition Options

TalentMed offers flexible and affordable payment options which allow you to choose how and when you would like to pay for your course. With most diplomas priced between $10,000-$15,000, TalentMed’s quality diploma level qualifications rank among Australia’s most affordable.

To view a full list of fees and charges, please access the Statement of Tuition Fees listed below.

Flexible online learning

Accessible, high-quality learning for aspiring MTs.

All-inclusive support

Unlock your potential

Guided Learner

Guided training with 1:1 mentoring support

  • 1:1 Direct Trainer support via Live Chat, Phone and Email.
  • Unlimited live chat support from our Student & Technical support teams.
What’s Included
  • 24/7 course access

  • Fast response times

  • Expert-created, real-world curriculum

  • Recorded webinars and videos
  • Dedicated Student Forum
  • Comprehensive Knowledge Base

  • Job search assistance including personalised advice on your resume, job hunt and application process

  • Printed and posted original copies of AQF-compliant certificate, statement of attainment and/or record of results.

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39 reviews for 11288NAT Diploma of Healthcare Documentation

  1. Denise P

    To anyone contemplating the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation, I would highly recommend it. The course itself was so educational and informative, even for me being an ex-nurse. I found the information very easy to understand and I was astonished at the quality of it. I give all the trainers “5 big stars” for providing help and understanding when I could not make sense of something. The trainers are there for every student with prompt responses and answers to my questions. This course has equipped me with the knowledge needed to excel in a position which I will enjoy doing everyday.

    I would like to thank all the staff on their amazing work. I congratulate the students that have been before me and to those who come after me in this field. I have gained the skills needed for a role in transcription. Thank you so much. I really enjoyed this course.

  2. Allison (verified owner)

    I found the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation a very interesting and informative course. Well-designed that enabled progressive learning with assistance from the TalentMed staff only a click away. My trainer, a very kind and interested lady named Ann-Marie, was always prompt with her responses and shared her expansive knowledge to ensure I understood what was being asked and the best way to complete a task.
    I have now been offered a position with an Australian medical transcription company to begin this week. Thank you TalentMed.

  3. Jessica C (verified owner)

    As a recent graduate who completed the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation, I cannot recommend this course highly enough. From my initial enrolment and all throughout the course, the support and help of all the staff, especially Ann-Marie, were amazing. The course is incredibly comprehensive and extremely interesting and has equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to follow an exciting career in Medical Transcription.

  4. Eloise McClure (verified owner)

    I have recently completed my Diploma of Healthcare Documentation through TalentMed. The course was set out in a manner that was easy to comprehend as well as including a myriad of information that was not only helpful and informative, but highly interesting. Throughout the duration, I was in contact with my assessor Ann-Marie who was kind, helpful and knowledgeable. After completing this course, I feel confident that I have acquired the skills needed for a career as a medical transcriptionist and am eager to begin applying! Thank you!

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can enrol online at anytime, 365 days a year. Alternatively, please call 03 9937 1599. There’s no set intake periods. Once your enrolment form is processed, your course login details will be issued straight away. 

Although the course is nationally recognised, it is not currently approved for VET Student Loans.

However, if you would like to help with adding this course to the VET Student Loans Funded Courses List, please download your support letter template listed below and return it to enrol@talentmed.edu.au.

Yes, you can now select an instalment plan directly with TalentMed.

Alternatively, you can pay nothing today and spread out your tuition fee with up to 6-months interest free through Zip Money.

Repayments are automatically direct debited from the payment method that you added when you created the account. You can change the payment method at any time and the frequency of your payments to weekly, fortnightly or monthly as long as you’re covering the minimum monthly repayments. Choose what works best for you and see their website for full terms and conditions.

You can enrol in TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation online at any time. Simply click Enrol Now and follow the prompts during the checkout and subsequent enrolment form. Alternatively, please call 03 9937 1599. Once your enrolment form has been processed, your course login details will be issued straight away.

Yes, TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation is delivered entirely online. You can access all of the resources online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Even though TalentMed ranks among the very best in accredited training, we’re also among the most affordable. Compared with traditional pathways, online study with TalentMed offers you the best value whilst delivering the highest quality in education and learning. According to the government’s Study in Australia website, the average cost of a Diploma is between $10,000-$15,000AUD.

Average cost of Diploma in Australia

With TalentMed’s premier Diploma of Healthcare Documentation, you can undertake the course with all resources, student support and job search assistance for a fraction of the cost of most Diplomas.

In addition, TalentMed offers a variety of flexible payment options to help balance your tuition fees.

This course delivered online, so you can progress through your studies at a time and place that best suits you. We recommend that you study approximately 15 hours/week to complete the course comfortably within the 12-month intended time-frame.

Depending on your individual study commitment and familiarity with the topics, it’s certainly possible to complete your course sooner. 

Here at TalentMed, your completion is our number 1 goal. We provide fast response times and grade all assessment tasks as soon as practicable.

At TalentMed, we’re with you every step of the way with support resources that include:

  • Qualified Trainers and Assessors with decades of experience in the Healthcare industry. These trainers have professional experience in both vocational education and healthcare documentation, making them uniquely qualified to answer questions about both the curriculum and the industry.
  • Student Support Advisers who provide valuable information and assistance with any administrative issues during your coursework. The course may be delivered online, but you’re never in it alone.
  • Technical Support Advisers who are knowledgeable, experienced, and available five days a week to help you work through any technical or access issues encountered within the course.

Please note, we offer tailored support options to suit your needs.

This flexible approach ensures that individuals always have the opportunity to receive the guidance they need, while maintaining a cost-effective solution.

As a registered training provider and not an employer, TalentMed is unable to guarantee any work or job positions upon course completion. However, TalentMed’s diploma-level qualifications are listed on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and classified as nationally-recognised training. Therefore this qualification is recognised by employers and any other registered training organisation across Australia.

In addition, our Guided Learner package includes personalised Job Search Assistance upon course completion.

TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation is nationally recognised and listed under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Being the number one RTO in medical transcription, TalentMed is the first place that top companies look to recruit. A TalentMed education gives employers confidence that you have the practical experience and industry skills to easily transition to the medical transcription workplace. Because of this, TalentMed graduates have a high success rate in finding work soon after completing the course.

TalentMed continuously seeks industry feedback to ensure its training and assessment materials are relevant to workplace needs. As such, TalentMed undertakes extensive industry engagement to ensure its courses are aligned to employer and industry stakeholder expectations.

Minimum academic entry requirements

To be assessed as academically suited for this course, you must provide either:

  • a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (year 12 Certificate), or
  • a copy of your International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or
  • evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).

If you are unable to provide one of the above documents, we will send you login details to complete a quick Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) pre-assessment to confirm your suitability for the course. Students must demonstrate Exit Level 3 (or higher) competency in both reading and numeracy.

Minimum online learning competency

This clinical coding course is delivered online. As such, entry to the course requires you to be proficient with operating a personal computer. You will be specifically asked about your online learning competency as part of your pre-training review to evaluate your suitability for the course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 18 years.

English language requirements

This course requires applicants to read, write and understand the English language. As such, entry to the course requires English proficiency at a year 12 level or equivalency such as an NRT qualification at the Certificate IV level or higher, or two years industry experience in a role that requires the use of both written and verbal communication. Alternatively, applicants can undertake an appropriate Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment tool to determine course suitability prior to enrolment.

Alignment with personal and/or professional needs

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that their course of interest aligns to their personal or professional needs.

Government funding

Applicants seeking enrolment under any Government funding contract will be assessed against the requirements set out in the relevant funding contract and guidelines to ensure they are eligible for the enrolment under the Government funding.

Students with disabilities

Clinical coding often provides a unique and fulfilling career for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us on 03 9937 1599 to find out more about ways that we can assist you.

As per normal VET assessment procedures, especially with regard to pre-training assessments, the assessment should only be initially administered once. In order for the learner and TalentMed to implement any targeted LLN support and to have sufficient time for the learner to improve their LLN skills to the required level, a minimum period of no less than three months is required between undertaking further assessments using the approved tool. It may take longer than this, but at least three months should provide enough time for progress to be made and improvement to be able to be demonstrated.

TalentMed believes that this is not about ‘passing the test’, as can be the practice in some situations, and re-sitting the test a number of times until the learner eventually passes. This is not the purpose of undertaking this assessment for course suitability purposes. The purpose of the LLN test is to assess whether the learner has sufficient skills to potentially succeed in undertaking a Diploma level qualification or higher. Allowing learners to keep re-sitting until they pass would not be a fair or valid process. It is TalentMed’s goal to provide targeted LLN support and to allow the learner to have sufficient time to improve their LLN skills to the required level.

At the end of the day, this requirement is aimed at protecting your learning needs and ensuring the course is suitable for your success.

Yes. Please view our current Student Refund Policy and Procedure available here.

You can access TalentMed’s policies and procedures online at anytime by clicking here or via the Policies hyperlink in the footer of our website.

Yes, we welcome all international students. However, as our training is delivered 100% online, we are unable to issue a student visa to stay and study in Australia.

However, as an overseas student, if you have any questions, you can contact us at any time via our website, live chat, email. Our Guided Learner package also include direct 1:1 trainer support with our international phone number and online support sessions.

If you would like to get started, you can enrol with us at any time via our website.

As the course is delivered online, all you need is a computer, an internet connection, and a passion to learn about the medical transcription industry! For a full list of specifications, please see below:

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows

  • MacOS

  • Chrome OS

Browser

  • Google Chrome (recommended)

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Firefox

  • Safari

Hardware

  • Earphones/headphones recommended

  • Active internet connection

Software

  • Word Processor such as Microsoft Word,  Google Docs, Mac Pages or Open/Libre Office

  • PDF reader

Most computers do come with these specifications. However, if you’re unsure about any of the requirements, please do not hesitate to call us on 03 9937 1599.

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