Course Overview
• Examine a range of medical
terminology required by a medical
receptionist or secretary
• Describe the sources of information
available to the medical receptionist or
secretary
• The importance of using correct
medical terminology in communicating
with patients and medical practitioners
• Apply medical pronunciation and
spelling correctly
• Medical Abbreviations used in medical
investigations and diagnosis
• Medical terminology associated with
the medical specialities carried out in
a hospital, and used in medical reports
and summaries
• Preparation of medical reports;
ensuring the use of appropriate
terminology, language and format
• Explore current relevant legislate
regarding Health Services in Ireland
Note: This course may take place at
the Further Education and Training
Centre Kilmallock Road Campus.
Note: A safe level of written and
spoken English is required – see English
Language requirement at the start of
this booklet.
NOTE: Learners undertaking online
courses must have basic IT skills and
have access to the necessary ICT
equipment, software and Broadband
capability to enable them to undertake
an online course.
This course is designed to provide the
learner with the knowledge, skill and
competence in the range of medical
terminology applicable and relevant
specifically to a medical receptionist or
secretarial role in a medical practice,
clinic and or hospital setting
