Part Time AMSPAR Advanced Diploma for Medical Secretaries

Awarding Body

CompTIA

Course Content

The course is designed to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve the Diploma of the Association of Medical Secretaries. Many occupations are available to the medical secretary, e.g. general practice, hospital secretarial work, consultant practice, public health or the research laboratory. This is a rewarding career for those with a keen interest in medicine and dealing with people.

Course Features

This course is also available at Graig campus

The only nationally recognised qualification in the medical secretarial profession

Additional benefits of practical qualifications using business technology up to intermediate and advanced levels

Delivered by experts in the field of medical studies

Qualification now being sought by employers as the depth of knowledge gained is recognised
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful candidates can progress towards NVQ3 in Administration or Management L 2, 3 or 4. The additional business technology skills will enhance career progression within their field of work.

Modules

Module 1 - Administration and Legal Aspects relating to the National Health Service and Social Services, Module 2 - Business Documentation for Medical Secretarial Practice, Module 3 - Medical Office Practice, Module 4 - Medical Aspects of Secretarial Work, Module 5 - Medical Secretarial Work Experience, OCR Medical Word Processing Intermediate, OCR Medical Audio Transcription Intermediate and some advanced skills if required

Method of Assessment

Course assignments and examinations

Course Length

2 years

Time of Delivery

Day and Evening

Campus

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can use Welsh with their tutor

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be interested or working in a medical environment. Basic word processing skills are required for the word processing and audio elements of the course.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time