Medical Secretary / Receptionist هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This course prepares students for employment opportunities in a medical setting using the latest software. Emphasis is also placed on developing good communication and interpersonal skills

Course Requirements

Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent. For mature students, work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. Suitability for this course will be assessed at interview

Course Modules

• Medical Terminology
• Word Processing
• Computer Applications
• Informationand Administration
• Audio/Text Production
• Communications
• Work Experience

Aim

This course prepares students for employment opportunities in a medical setting using the latest software. Emphasis is also placed on developing good communication and interpersonal skills

Entry Requirements

Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied or its equivalent. For mature students, work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. Suitability for this course will be assessed at interview

Programme of Study

Modules include:

• Medical Terminology
• Word Processing
• Computer Applications
• Informationand Administration
• Audio/Text Production
• Communications
• Work Experience

Work Experience

work experience in a medical environment is incorporated into this course

Career Opportunities

Medical Secretaries provide administrative support to the medical profession, e.g., secretaries/receptionists in hospitals, G.P. practices and medical centres. The course includes Medical Terminology which is essential to work in this area. A qualified Medical Secretary will need to have: An interest in health and medical matters

• Tact and empathy when dealing with patients
• Good computer and administrative skills
• Good spoken/written communication skills
• Respect for confidentiality

Progression

Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies in IT Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme or to the Certificate in Administration Level 6 available in the College