Career Development

Medical Terminology

Introductory course for those wanting to enter the health industry (hospitals or clinics) in a clerical capacity. Possible job titles include, Receptionists, Clerks, Personal Assistants, and Ward Assistants etc. Participants will be able to use appropriate medical terminology in oral and written communication, spell and pronounce basic medical terminology and more. Covers: Muscular & skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary and kidney and digestive. No prior experience required. Req: pad & pen. (11 hours)


101MEDTA: Thursdays, 6 - 8.30pm 4 sessions from 11 February
101MEDTB:Tuesdays, 6pm - 8.30pm 4 sessions from 13 April
101MEDTC:Thursdays, 6pm - 8.30pm 4 sessions from 17 June

Culture Card $183, Concession $189, Other $197

Medical Terminology Advanced

Developing medical terminology further to the point it could be used by professionals in a general practice or specialist practice setting. The course, assuming the participant has already met the requirements of the introductory course, ventures into areas such as diagnostic, ENT, orthopaedic, and cardiac as well as pharmaceutical terminology. In addition to the material offered in other courses, participants will be offered the opportunity to participate in some practice medical audio-typing to gain some hands-on experience prior to entering the field of medical secretary.


102MEDT2A: THursdays, 6pm - 8.30pm 4 sessions from 15 July

Culture Card $183, Concession $189, Other $197

Faculty of Education Short Courses

These include:

Enrolments are to be made directly to the Education Faculty, not the Monash Short Courses Centre. See here for more information.

Receptionist & Office Administration Training

Want to become a receptionist or work in office administration? Learn the basic skills required in an office environment in this very popular course. Includes a brief overview of office equipment, office documents and customer service. The keyboarding practice covered in each session can result in participants obtaining the nationally accredited keyboarding competency BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills. Assistance will also be provided with job interview techniques along with resume writing. Certificates supplied upon successful completion. Req: pad & pen.
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101RECEA: Tuesdays, 6-9pm 7 sessions from 2 February
101RECEB: Tuesdays, 6-9pm 7 sessions from 28 May
102RECEA: Thursdays, 6-9pm 7 sessions from 6 July

Culture Card $292, Concession $300 Other $315

School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Short Courses

These provide short-term, intensive educational opportunities for those seeking professional development, or as an alternative to full-time studies. A broad range of courses in public health and clinical research is available including courses in epidemiology, research, health promotion, scientific writing, nanotoxicology and many more.

Enrolments are to be made directly to the Faculty, not the Monash Short Courses Centre. See here for more information.

First Aid

The CPR and Level 1 courses are included within the Level 2 course so these are not pre-requisites for the Level 2 Course. Level 1 & 2 certificates are current for 3 years, providing that the CPR component is renewed every 12 months.

First Aid courses

Basic CPR/CPR Refresher

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life saving skill every person should know. Suitable for those wanting to keep their first aid training current. Includes certificate. Req: Pad and pen, comfortable clothes. (3.5 hours)


101CPRA: Thursday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 4 February
101CPRB: Saturday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 13 March
101CPRC: Saturday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 17 April
101CPRD: Tuesday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 4 May
101CPRE: Saturday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 12 June
102CPRA: Thursday, 9am-12:30pm 1 session on 15 July

Culture Card $66, Concession $68, Other $71

Workplace Level 1



101AID1A: Thursday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 4 February
101AID1B: Saturday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 13 March
101AID1C: Saturday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 17 April
101AID1D: Tuesday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 4 May
101AID1E: Saturday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 12 June
102AID1A: Thursday, 9am-5pm 1 session on 15 July

Culture Card $105, Concession $109, Other $114

Workplace Level 2

Carry out basic emergency First Aid. Includes: care of an unconscious victim, altered conscious states, fractures and soft tissue injuries, eye and ear conditions, burns, bleeding, shock, bites, stings, Legislation and Code of Practice - First Aid in the Workplace, and resuscitation (CPR and EAR). Includes certificate. Req: Pad and pen, comfortable clothes. (14 hours)

101AID2A: Thurs/Fri, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 4 & 5 February
101AID2B: Saturdays, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 13 & 21 March
101AID2C: Saturdays, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 17 & 24 April
101AID2D: Tue/Wed, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 4 & 5 May
101AID2E: Saturdays, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 12 & 19 June
102AID2A: Thursdays, 9am-5pm 2 sessions on 15 &a 22 July

Culture Card $190, Concession $195, Other $205