Medical Secretary - An Introduction
Course
Blended learning in Forres/Inverness
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Forres/inverness (Scotland)
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Class hours
40h
To give an introduction to the work of a Medical Secretary including responsibilities, practice and structure of the various medical departments in hospitals and GP surgeries. Suitable for: Experienced secretaries who have word processing knowledge to an intermediate level who wish to work as a medical secretary.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Comprehensive knowledge of a word processing program, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills
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Subjects
- Secretary
Course programme
The Medical Secretary – An Introduction Designed for: Experienced secretaries who have word processing knowledge to an intermediate level who wish to work as a medical secretary. Prerequisites: Comprehensive knowledge of a word processing program, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills. Objectives: To give an introduction to the work of a Medical Secretary including responsibilities, practice and structure of the various medical departments in hospitals and GP surgeries.
Course Content
- Lesson 1 Introduction to GP Practice
- Lesson 2 Introduction to a General Hospital together with Orthopaedic terminology
- Lesson 3 Introduction to Private Practice, Oral and Maxillo-facial
- Lesson 4 Respiration, Cardiology and Drug dosages
- Lesson 5 Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics
- Lesson 6 Male Reproduction Systems, the Urinary System and Gastro-Enterology
- Lesson 7 Psychiatry, Psychology and Endocrinology
- Lesson 8 Neurology
- Lesson 9 Dermatology and Gerontology
- Lesson 10 Sensory Organs – Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose and Throat
- Lesson 11 Plastic Surgery, Burns and Oncology
- Lesson 12 Consolidation Benefits
Develop knowledge of the workings and structure of the medical secretarial profession
Flexibility of self-paced training methods
A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide
The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training certificate Course duration: 40 Hours What next: Medical Audio Transcription
Additional information
interest free payment option for up to 12 months.
Comments:
Pitman Training (Highland) is part of a major training company, with over 100 centres in the UK. We have been delivering training in Forres for over 20 years. Our courses lead to a nationally recognised Pitman Training Certificate or Pitman Training Diploma. We offer part-time and full-time courses on days and times that suit you, including evenings. Courses start every day – except Saturday and Sundays. All of our training is carried out on an individual basis, allowing you to progress at your own pace without the drawback of classroom teaching.
Career opportunities:
Medical Secretary
Contact person: Lindsay McDonald
Medical Secretary - An Introduction