Course Overview
Awards:
QQI Level 5 Business Administration 5M2468
This is a 1 year course designed to provide learners with the knowledge and key skills required to work in a medical administration/secretarial area. One can pursue a career as a medical receptionist or medical administrator. Possible areas of work include the HSE, GP Practices, hospitals and clinics.
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Typical Modules
Reception & Frontline Office Skills
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Audio Transcription
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Audio Transcription
Business Administration
Communications
Customer Service
Health & Safety at Work
Communications
Customer Service
Health & Safety at Work
Word Processing
Work Experience
Medical Terminology
Work Experience
Medical Terminology
Entry Requirements
Employment Opportunities
- Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
- Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
- Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
- In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
- Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
