The HLT50321 Diploma of Clinical Coding is the only nationally recognised qualification that provides students with comprehensive skills and knowledge that enables them to practice coding to a moderately complex level.
The Diploma of Clinical Coding has 8 mandatory units of competency that are studied in the following order:
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTCCD001 | Apply an understanding of the health care system to clinical coding practice |
| HLTCCD002 | Interpret and navigate health records |
| HLTCCD003 | Use medical terminology in health care |
| HLTCCD004 | Interpret clinical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and physiology |
| HLTCCD005 | Abstract information for clinical coding |
| HLTCCD006 | Undertake basic clinical coding |
| HLTCCD007 | Undertake moderately complex clinical coding |
For further information and to identify a Registered Training Organisation who delivers this course, visit https://training.gov.au/training/details/HLT50321/rto