Leading to a QQI Level 5 award in Office Administration 5M1997
QQI Course Code – 5M1997
Entry requirements:
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or over 18
No requirements for over 23s, mature applicants experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Course Details:
Duration 1 Year
Award QQI Level 5
Course Director: Veronica Doocey
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is aimed at students who see themselves working in a medical administration environment. Medical Secretaries are highly skilled individuals who are always in high demand by employers. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skill and competence in medical terminology.
You will also learn about the administration and front-line reception duties for a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital setting. Our Medical Secretary course will lead you to possible careers in a wide range of contexts, including public and private medical practice. You will also have options for progression to Higher Education courses.
PROGRAMME OF STUDY
Information & Administration 5N1389 Text Production 5N1422
Word Processing 5N1358 Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Medical Terminology 5N2428 Audio Transcription 5N1549
Work Experience 5N1356 Communications 5N0690
Business Administration 5N1610 Customer Services 5N0972
Components are subject to change
What Makes This Course Special
- Learn essential medical terminology
- Develop practical IT skills
- Highly experienced office administration teaching team
- Opportunities for business links
- Work placement in a legal environment
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION
Waterford IT and other IT Colleges
Up to 390 CAO points for any Institute of Technology can be attained by successful completion of this course.