Medical Secretary Diploma
Become a qualified medical secretary & work in a medical practice or department
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Duration
~250 Hours | 12 Months Access
Study in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per-week.
Get Qualified & Earn More
Become a Certified Medical Secretary
Be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.
Investment & Payment Options
Improve your career prospects for just €1,499
Or from only €25 per week with our no deposit, interest free payment plan.
Students rate us 4.8 out of 5 stars
How you'll benefit
- Get qualified as a medical secretary and gain employment in a medical environment.
- Understand medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Gain a professional certificate recognised by employers.
- Work with an experienced tutors and other students to successfully complete your course.
- Increase your chances of a new job or promotion.
- Get your foot through the door as a medical professional.
- This course has been accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES), which guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation.
Course Modules
The Diploma of Medical Secretary comprises the following courses;
- Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
- Anatomical Terms and Structures
- Medical Equipment and Procedures
- Pharmacological Terminology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
- Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
- Digestive and Excretory Systems
- The Skin
- Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Certificate in Medical Terminology Assessment
- Role of a Receptionist
- Medical Reception Service Skills
- Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
- Maintain Patient Records
- Effective Business Communication
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Workplace Health and Safety
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Customer Relationship ManagementOptional:
- Introduction to Medtech Evolution
- Introduction to Medical Transcription
- Tools of the Trade
- Understanding Medical Records
- Listening Carefully
- Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation
- Style
- Medical Terminology and Spelling
- Report Formatting and Word Processing
- Checking Your Work
- Classification Systems, and Discharge and Death Summaries
- Infections, Blood, and Cells
- The Nuts and Bolts of Working as an MT
Why The Career Academy?
We’re an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- You’ll receive unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion
You’ll receive the following membership benefits
- Employers and members of the public will have confidence in knowing that your professional standing and qualifications have been independently verified;
- Be part of the largest Professional Healthcare Assistant Body in Ireland;
- Receive Discounts on IAHA products (Nurses Notepads, Diaries, Homecare Communication);
- Receive special offers, discounts and value-added services from chosen affinity partners;
- FREE attendance at IAHA events, plus training at a reduced rate;
- Access to the job board were you can find Healthcare and medical reception roles in Ireland.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Our students rate us 4.8 out of 5 stars
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There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by selecting your course and clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on 0800342829 or email them at info@careeracademy.co.nz
Absolutely! You’ve got a 8 day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee less a $50 + GST administration fee.
Our qualifications prepare you take on a huge range of practical based roles. Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise for jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
