Medical Secretary Diploma

Is This for You?

Nationally recognised skills for Medical Secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous when seeking employment in the healthcare sector.

Award and Associated Qualifications

Course Accredited CPD Center

Awarded 260 CPD points upon successful completion

Courses Start Date
Start Date
Flexible
Courses Study Type
Study Type
In centre
Courses Training Type
Training Type
Diploma
Course Duration
Duration
260 hours or 11 weeks full-time study

About This Diploma

Nationally recognised skills for Medical Secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous when seeking employment in the healthcare sector.

What Will You Get in Return?

A Pitman Training diploma is one of the most prestigious from one of the most highly regarded training organisations in the world. With your new skills, there’ll be nothing stopping you from getting a well-paid, highly valued role as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrator, or Healthcare Assistant.

Cut through the jargon, see inside the systems, and start to understand what it’s like to work in this sector.

The medical profession is a challenging sector where discretion, patience, sensitivity, and an unwavering eye for detail are essential skills. Our Medical Secretary Diploma will teach you all the vital skills you need to act as a link between patient and doctor.

You’ll learn how to integrate the theory of highly technical medical terminology and how to handle a complex array of administrative and technical tasks in the most accurate and timely manner, including compiling confidential letters, typing reports for patient records, assisting with medical journals, and keeping the office running efficiently.

Get a Job as a Highly Trained Medical Secretary.

Our Medical Secretary Diploma offers you the best of both worlds — business and medical. Not only will you get the highest level of skills required to work for a commercial firm, you’ll also get the specialist expertise required to work within the medical profession.

You’ll become proficient in medical terminology, medical audio transcription, and medical word processing. The courses will also teach you excellent office skills, enabling you to master key Microsoft programs. You’ll also have the option to choose from two elective courses, including health and safety essentials and PowerPoint.

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Aims and Objectives

You’ll gain excellent office skills and become proficient in medical terminology, medical audio transcription, and medical word processing.

This diploma, as with all Pitman industry standard training, is widely recognised by organisations throughout Ireland, the UK, and beyond.

Courses Included

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…

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Medical Audio Transcription

Our comprehensive Medical Audio Transcription training covers the transcription of medical documentation used when working in a medical administration role in hospitals, GP practices and…

Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas

Medical Terminology

This course helps you learn commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines. Upon completion, you’ll obtain the Pitman Training certificate in Medical…

Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas

Medical Word Processing

Medical offices require a lot of admin. Get to grips with the finer workings of Word and you can go on and gain Pitman Training…

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, share, and access information from any device.

EA/PA Courses

Microsoft Teams

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft Teams to set up and start meetings, send messages, collaborate on…

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Outlook

This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views…

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Socrates GP Practice Healthcare

This is a fully accredited course which will enable you to learn all about the processes of GP and Healthcare practice management, using the latest…

Touch Typing Courses

Typaz

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Microsoft Office Courses

Word

Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…

Elective Courses

In addition to the core courses you will also select two additional elective courses of your own choice. Below are some recommendations but there is a wider list of courses available. Speak to a Course Advisor for more information.

Touch Typing Courses

Audio Transcription Level 1

Audio Transcription is a valuable skill to gain. It has applications in many industry sectors. This audio typing course will teach you how to operate…

Communication Courses

Effective Business Communication

This excellent course will raise your game when it comes to business communication skills, which is often top of the list of qualities demanded by…

Microsoft Office

Excel Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven…

General Office Skills Courses

Google Docs

Google Docs is the online word-processing application that forms part of Google’s G-suite, which is used by organisations all over the world.

Personal Development Courses

Health and Safety Essentials

This is a flexible study course, so you’ll have the freedom to study whenever suits you. The interactive e-learning system makes this an extremely accessible…

Microsoft Office

Microsoft OneDrive

In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft OneDrive to organise documents, import files and folders, and share documents…

General Office Skills Courses

Personal Computer Essentials

In this course, you’ll learn the components and basic operation of the personal computer, covering hardware and software components, application software, and file management.

Microsoft Office Courses

PowerPoint

Our comprehensive PowerPoint training course will help you get to grips with this popular presentation software. Learning with us will teach you how to produce…

Shorthand & Speedwriting Courses

SpeedWriting

Our SpeedWriting course is a new way to learn the BakerWrite™ SpeedWriting system in just six hours. It will help you accurately record the spoken…

General Office Skills Courses

Successful Meetings and Minutes

If you work as a Secretary, Administrator, PA, EA or Office Manager for instance, your role may involve taking notes or minutes at meetings.

Microsoft Office Courses

Word Expert

In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more.

General Office Skills Courses

Zoom

This course will show you how to use the essential features of this popular video-conferencing platform to bolster your skillset for today’s business environment.

Pre-Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this diploma.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

Gaining this qualification will help you secure a job as a Medical Secretary. If you’re keen to progress your career, you could look to work in a GP practice where you could seek to become a Practice Manager or, if you prefer to work in the national health system, further management training could lead to an administration management position.

What’s the Difference?

We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.

Pitman Training Type Course

Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.

Pitman Training Type Diplomas

Diplomas are designed to give you a complete skillset mapped to a specific career path and contain a number of core and elective courses.

Flexible Training That Works for You

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