Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    4h

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

The Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator course is designed to prepare learners for vital administrative roles within healthcare settings. This course provides a clear understanding of how medical offices, clinics, and healthcare organisations operate, focusing on the essential skills required to support clinical teams efficiently and professionally.

Learners will explore key topics such as medical terminology, patient record management, appointment scheduling, data protection, medical correspondence, and effective communication within healthcare environments. The course also covers administrative procedures, confidentiality standards, and the professional conduct expected in medical settings.

Ideal for those seeking a career in healthcare administration, this online CPD course helps build confidence in managing daily office tasks while maintaining accuracy and compliance. The flexible learning structure allows learners to study at their own pace, making it suitable for beginners, career changers, or those already working in administrative roles who wish to enhance their skills.

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About this course

Understand core medical administration responsibilities
Develop knowledge of medical terminology
Manage patient records and confidential information
Improve healthcare communication skills
Learn appointment and document management processes
Support clinical teams through effective administration

This Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator course is suitable for individuals looking to begin or develop a career in healthcare administration. It is ideal for aspiring medical secretaries, medical administrators, and healthcare receptionists seeking foundational knowledge of medical office procedures.

The course is also well suited to those already working in administrative or office-based roles who wish to transition into the healthcare sector. Learners interested in supporting medical professionals, managing patient information, or working in GP surgeries, hospitals, clinics, or private practices will find this course highly relevant.

No prior experience in healthcare is required, making it accessible to career changers, recent school leavers, or adults returning to learning. The course supports professional development by enhancing administrative, organisational, and communication skills that are transferable across various healthcare environments.

The Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator course has no formal entry requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. It is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above who have an interest in healthcare administration and office-based roles.

Learners are recommended to have a basic level of English language proficiency, numeracy, and IT skills to successfully engage with the course content and online learning platform. As the course is delivered entirely online, access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection is required.

Upon successful completion of the Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

This course offers flexible, self-paced learning that fits easily around work, education, or personal commitments. Expert-designed modules focus on real-world medical administration knowledge, ensuring learners gain relevant and practical understanding of healthcare office procedures.

The course content is structured to support career-focused outcomes, helping learners build confidence in administrative responsibilities within medical environments. Skills developed through this course enhance a CV and demonstrate commitment to professional development in healthcare administration.

With online access available anytime, learners can progress at their own pace while gaining valuable insights aligned with current healthcare administrative standards.

This course is designed to be accessible for learners of all experience levels. The content is clearly structured and written in easy-to-understand language, making it suitable for beginners. Learners can progress at their own pace, allowing time to absorb key concepts such as medical terminology and administrative procedures without pressure.

Completing this course helps develop essential administrative and organisational skills valued in healthcare settings. It can support career progression into roles such as medical secretary, medical administrator, or healthcare receptionist by enhancing knowledge, confidence, and CV strength within the healthcare sector.

The Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to study from anywhere with internet access. Course materials are available 24/7, enabling flexible, self-paced learning that fits around work, family, or other commitments.

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2019

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Subjects

  • Medical Secretary
  • Office IT
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Medical terminology
  • Secretary
  • Ms Office
  • Medical training
  • Communication Training

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Course programme

Medical Secretary / Medical Administrator focuses on supporting healthcare services through effective administrative and organisational duties. It covers medical terminology, appointment scheduling, patient records management, confidentiality, communication skills, and compliance with healthcare procedures.

Course Curriculum

  • Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator
  • Module 01: Introduction to Medical Secretary
  • Module 2: Organise Schedules
  • Module 3: Maintaining Medical Records
  • Module 4: Effective Filing Systems in Medical Offices
  • Module 5: Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
  • Module 6: Controlling Stocks and Supplies
  • Module 7: Medical Jargon and Terminology
  • Module 8: Maintaining Workplace Safety
  • Module 9: Information Technology in Health Care
  • Module 10: Legal aspects and Ethics
  • Mock Exam
  • Final Exam

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Medical Secretary/ Medical Administrator

Special Emagister price

£ 9 £ 425 VAT inc.