Certificate in Medical Administration

Our Office Administration Courses are designed to meet administration requirements across many sectors, particularly Legal and Medical, while also offer education progression to degree level.
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Certificate in Medical Administration

This course is designed to prepare students for front-line receptionist duties with a particular emphasis on a Medical/Health Service environment.

This course not only equips the learner with the administrative and IT skills needed to work in a modern office but also develops transversal skills which are sought after in today’s working environment. In addition, the Medical Terminology module equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context.

 

Key Information
QQI Level 5
duration
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M1997
September 2022 - May 2023
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Key Information
QQI Level 5
duration
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M1997
September 2022 - May 2023
Apply Now
Course requirements
  • Applicants should have Leaving Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
  • Mature Applicants welcome
  • All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
  • Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Course modules
  • Medical Terminology
  • Text Production
  • Communications
  • Information & Administration
  • Word Processing
  • Audio Transcription
  • Business Administration
  • Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
  • Spreadsheet Methods
  • Maths (Optional)
  • European Language (Optional)
Education Progression

Students may progress within Rathmines College to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration.

QQI Level 5 Certificate holders may also apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges through CAO.

Work Experience

Work Experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College encourages students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place. Students will spend at least two weeks in a medical/health service environment in order to gain practical first-hand experience.

Career Opportunites

Students who successfully complete this course seek employment at administration level in a range of business environments including a medical/health service environment.

Testimonials

The modules involved touch on every aspect of the day in the life of an administrator and especially a medical secretary. I am now working in Crumlin Childrens Hospital as a Medical Administrator
Toni Fitzgerald
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Course Fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fee
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
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