NC Office Technology (with Medical options)

NC Office Technology (with Medical options)

Course Aims:
This course prepares students for employment in a medical context, developing skills in basic administration, word processing, medical record keeping and medical terminology. The course includes a period of work experience in general practice or a hospital.

Course Content:
Information Technology for Administrators. Word Processing & Word Processing (Medical). Reception Skills. Communication. Medical Terminology. Medical Reception & Records. Work Experience. Communication Using Internet. Email. Presentation Software.

Progression Opportunities:
Successful students may progress onto HNC Administration & Information Technology.

Career Potential:
On successful completion, this course prepares students for a range of posts in medical reception and general hospital administration.

Course Assessment:
A variety of methods are used to formally assess progress through this course.