This Diploma is designed for individuals who wish to gain essential office and computer skills in order to pursue a career in the medical field.
Medical secretaries fulfil a crucial role as the link between doctor and patient, and for this reason are required to be tactful, discreet and, above all, sensitive.
Of the greatest importance, however, is the secretary’s ability to successfully complete a complex array of administrative and technical tasks relating to the job, such as compiling confidential letters, typing reports for patient records and medical journals and ensuring the general flawless running of the office.
Medical secretaries are also expected by employers in the healthcare sector to be proficient in medical terminology, medical audio-typing and medical word processing skills. Nationally recognised skills for medical secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous to any individual seeking employment in this sector.
The Pitman Training Medical Secretarial Diploma combines expert secretarial skills with a broad understanding of medical terminology, to enable individuals to apply for jobs within the healthcare sector. Successful completion of the ‘Medical Secretary – An Introduction’ course; will give the student the opportunity to achieve the AMSPAR Certificate in Medical Terminology qualification (additional home study is recommended).
Learning these skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over.
On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Computer Keyboard Skills – Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique
Keyboard Skills Development – Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and time dictations. A number of stages are available of up to 70 wpm
Audio Transcription Level 1 – Learn to type from audio dictation using a variety of correspondence eg memos, reports and letters
Effective Business Communication – Learn to communicate effectively in business – via letter, email, telephone and personal presentations
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Business Document Production - Develop skills and understanding of routine and complex business documents and the conventions used in their production and presentation.
Microsoft Word 2003 – Introductory and intermediate word processing skills to a good employable standard
Microsoft Excel 2003 – Introductory and intermediate spreadsheet skills to a good employable standard
Microsoft Outlook 2003 – Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 – Gain competency in creating slide presentations. Areas covered include formatting, inserting tables, pictures, sound, hyperlinks, applying transition and timing effects for a slide show
Medical Secretary - Introduction – Develop medical secretarial skills to include terminology covering a whole range of medical fields, using an AMSPAR* approved course. (*Association of Medical Secretaries, Practise Managers and Receptionists).
Medical Audio Transcription – Learn to accurately transcribe medical terminology from audio dictation.
Introduction to Computers – Learn Basic computer skills from using a mouse to file management; from the internet to email; from word processing skills to spreadsheet by studying either our Windows XP or PC Basics course.
Microsoft Word 2003 Expert – Learn advanced word processing skills including mail merge, graphs, macros, creating an index and table of contents to mention just a few
Internet Skills – Learn the main principles of using the internet, become familiar with Internet Explorer, learn search techniques and how to send an email using Outlook Express.
AMSPAR Certificate in Medical Terminology examination
OCR Examinations as appropriate
Equip you to start a new career
The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace
Personalised workbooks to use as a reference guide on completion of your training
The opportunity to gain a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers
This Diploma provides you with the essential skills to successfully work as a medical secretary.
8 wks full-time* or 220 hrs flexi study
* full-time is based on approx 20-30 hour week |
