HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding

VU course code:HLT50321Level of study:TAFE

Domestic only

Duration

1 year full time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

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Location

Online

Intakes

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Overview

Launch a rewarding career as a clinic coder in the health industry, with a Diploma of Clinical Coding HLT50321 at Victoria University.

Clinical coders play an essential role in Australia's healthcare system by ensuring the quality and accuracy of important health data.

As part of this online course, you will develop the knowledge needed to apply coding to medical information.

You will learn how to:

interpret health care records and clinical documentation
use correct medical terminology
undertake basic to moderately complex clinical coding.

: This qualification reflects the role of entry level clinical coders who use a range of skills and knowledge to analyse clinical documentation using a standardised classification system for assigning codes to represent care provided to patients in the health care system.
Clinical coders work in the health care system and the health data they produce is used to meet national and jurisdictional reporting requirements, assist in health service planning, monitor patient safety, assist in research, and to underpin information for the hospital funding models. Entry level clinical coders are responsible for the coding of moderately complex medical records.

This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding, 8 units must be completed, consisting of:

8 core units.

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$4,788	$972 (max)	$271 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$8,312.50	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Skills First subsidised	$4,621.75	$717.15 (max)	$261 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$8,312.50	–	–

Careers

Once you finish this course, you’ll have acquired the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment as an entry-level coder.

Entry-level clinical coders are responsible for the coding of moderately complex medical records.

They produce health data that:

meets national and jurisdictional reporting requirements
assists in health service planning
monitors patient safety
assists in research
underpins information for the hospital funding models.

Intakes

TAFE coursework

On campus – Online

Semester 2

Course starts 12 July 2027

Applications close26 August 2027

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.