Clinical Coding
for International Students
Embark on Your Clinical Coding Career
Please note that page contains information for International Residents ONLY. If you are an Australian Student, please visit our Diploma of Clinical Coding for Australian Students page.
There are a number of Clinical Coding pathways available to International Students. To get started:
- Establish which version and edition of the Australian clinical coding system is in use in the country where you intend to apply your medical coding knowledge and skills.
- Choose between an Australian Government (RTO) recognized medical coding full course or shorter NON-RTO courses, designed to meet the clinical coding skill needs of countries other than Australia.
Most single competency clinical coding courses do have pre-requisite knowledge/skill requirements. This is explained further when you click on the Learn More button for each medical coding course offered.
Countries making use of the ICD-10-AM coding system need to obtain a license from the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) (https://www.ihacpa.gov.au/health-care/products-and-licenses) to do so. The Australian modifications of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) are regularly reviewed and updated. If you are located in an unlicensed country then you need to demonstrate your student status to obtain the classification books from the publisher. Purchasing details are provided once you have been enrolled and have started your studies.
If you are interested in enrolling in the full Diploma of Clinical Coding (HLT50321), start your journey here.
Australian RTO Approved Courses
The following single competency medical coding courses are Australian Government recognised (RTO Compliant) and are offered in both 11th and 12th Editions. To find out more about each course, the required pre-requisites, and to enrol, please press the LEARN MORE button.
Note: Courses offering the ICD-10-AM 10th edition are only available as Non-RTO courses.
If you have any questions about our courses or the enrolment and payment processes, please contact us.
Australian Non-RTO Approved Courses
The following single competency clinical coding courses are not Australian Government recognised (non-RTO). To find out more about each course or the enrolment and payment processes, please contact us.
Recognition of our International Experience & Innovation
Industry Engagement
eHE staff and contributors have been active participants in the national Workforce evaluations of clinical coder education, and the recent review which led to the development of the Diploma in Clinical Coding.
Our course developers and tutors have worked as coders, auditors, and lecturers in Health Information Management Programs and many have been senior members of the Health Information Management Association National Board. They have worked as advisers to coding services in Australia and internationally and are regarded as senior members of the profession.
The eHE training team participate regularly in clinical coding governance activities discussing coding standards and correct coding with the eHRol community of Teachers, Coding Managers and Mentors.
Immerse Yourself in Digital Health
Access a simulated workplace environment for immersion in Digital Health
The eHealth Records online learning portal (eHRol) is cloud-based and ideal for studying health record content, data and code systems. eHRol is the end-to-end tool to simulate the EHR (electronic health record) environment, develop skills and workforce capabilities.
By using eHRol, the world leading clinical coder training tool, to simulate the clinical coding environment, with our tutor acting as your mentors, you will not just gain knowledge – but real skills.