Diploma in Medical Secretarial Studies

Medical Secretaries are expected to be proficient in medical terminology and have a strong working knowledge of internationally recognised software applications. These skills are generally considered to be advantageous to any individual seeking employment in this sector.

Benefits
· Learn touch typing skills and develop your typing speed
· Learn audio transcription skills to a business standard
· Develop medical audio typing techniques
· Communicate effectively both face-to-face and in
written format for business
· Develop your computer skills with Microsoft Windows
· Learn word processing and Mail Merge skills to advanced level
· Learn spreadsheet skills to advanced level
· Learn to create presentations to a professional standard
· Develop database skills to a proficient level
· Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically
· Exploit the power of the internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer
· Develop vocational medical secretarial skills working towards the
AMSPAR certificate in Medical Terminology*
· Career and jobs advice and interview techniques
· A choice of further enhancements and personal development
· On successful completion of this business industry recognised
Diploma you will have the opportunity to achieve further internationally
recognised qualifications such as ECDL/ICDL, ORC/AMSPAR

Prerequisites
None

Guideline Learning Time
Full-time study over 24 months
(based on 15 hours study a week)
Students should discuss all options with a course advisor.