Dual Diploma of Practice Management & Leadership and Management

Assisted Study Program Delivery

The Assisted Study Program (ASP) was designed to ensure our students benefit from a rich and structured learning experience without losing flexibility along the way. Under the ASP, two units of competency are completed per school term, which keeps school holidays free from study. During the term, students are provided with weekly lectures via the AMA’s virtual classroom environment. These lectures generally last for one hour. There are generally two such lectures per week, one per unit. The lectures are delivered live and the virtual classroom allows for a high level of interaction with students. However, we realise that not all students will be able to join the live online lectures, and as such these sessions are recorded and made available to all students to watch at their leisure.

For each term, students are given a comprehensive term planner, which shows when lectures are delivered as well as the recommended reading and project work to accompany that unit. There are no exams, the qualification is completed entirely by coursework. The technology is easy to use and has no cost attached to it for the student. Our program is specifically catered to suit students from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds.

Students also benefit from having access to industry-qualified and highly experienced lecturers to share their learning journey with them.

Four units are delivered in a self-paced format which means that interested students can commence their studies at any time, and then join the next upcoming ASP term.

This is what our students have to say about the ASP:

“The guidance and support from the lectures makes it very enjoyable. I have already been able to action a few things at our practice.” – V. Yates

“The interactive live online lectures are awesome! The way the Diploma is delivered through online lectures and seminars throughout the term really reinforces what you’re learning. As a busy working mother of 3 I love the fact that the lectures are recorded. Gives you that flexibility to juggle work, study and family life.” – Sarah R

“The lectures are very informative and the lecturers always there to guide you if you hit any obstacles.” – A. Ingram

2025 Term Dates

ASP – Study Term	Commencement Date	Completion Date
Term 2 – 2025	29 April 2025	1 July 2025
Term 3 – 2025	22 July 2025	23 September 2025
Term 4 – 2025	7 October 2025	9 December 2025
Term 1 – 2026	3 February 2026	7 April 2026

Units of Competency

Students must complete 16 Core Units

Units

• CHCDIV001 Work with Diverse People
• HLTINF007 Implement and monitor infection prevention and control standards, policies and procedures
• HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• CHCLEG003 Manage legal & ethical compliance
• BSBWOR502 Lead & manage team effectiveness
• BSBMGT502 Manage people performance
• BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
• BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans
• BSBRSK501 Manage risk
• BSBCUS501 Manage customer service
• HLTADM004 Manage health billing and accounting system
• BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
• BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan

This qualification is typically completed within a 15 to 18 month period.