Course details
This course is orientated towards the use of computer applications in the business, healthcare and legal sectors and aims to equip students with the skills to operate efficiently as a medical or legal secretary. Students receive specialised training in the use of medical terminology which will assist them to secure employment in healthcare administration positions. Students will also study the Irish legal system and gain an insight into the work of the legal profession.The holder of a FETAC / QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration may progress to a FETAC / QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Castlebar College of Further Education.
Typical Modules
- Medical Terminology
- Audio Transcription
- Database Methods
- Payroll-Manual & Computerised
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Work Experience
- Information and Administration
- Word Processing
- Bookkeeping-Manual & Computerised
- Customer Service
- Text Production
- Legal Practice & Procedures
Progression Opportunities
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www. fetac ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions. eg, GA869 Business in Computer Applications (GMIT – Castlebar) or GA877 Business (GMIT – Castlebar).
Career Opportunities
This course will provide an excellent basis for participants wishing to work as a clerical officer, medical secretary or legal secretary in a variety of business, medical and legal environments.
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About Castlebar College of Further Education
This learning environment is cultivated by management and teaching staff of the College to encourage each student to develop to their full potential.
We_They aims to be accessible to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Industry needs and the needs of the local community are very important in designing new courses and the College aims to have links with educational institutions providing further progression to 3rd level courses.
In the 2014-2015 academic year we are offering an exciting range of established PLC programmes, as well as a number of new courses which should prove popular. All our courses are designed in response to market and employment demands and in consultation with local expertise.
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