MEDICAL SECRETARIAL & ADMINISTRATION STUDIES(Course
no. 136) Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 5 Award BBSXX
Aims This course aims to prepare students to work in an administrative capacity in all areas of office work with an emphasis on working in the health sector. Many of our students obtain work in Hospitals, with GPs and Health Centres. Others opt to progress to diploma/degree ccourses in other colleges and universities. From this course we have a direct link with the National College of Ireland and the Advanced Certification in Administration (FETAC Level 6) course at Marino College.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate standard including
Leaving Certificate Applied. All applicants will be interviewed.
Course Content Includes
Health Studies
Word Processing
Occupational First Aid
Text Production
Work Experience
Database Methods
Communications
Information Administration
Reception Skills
Work Placement Work experience is organised to ensure that students gain the practical knowledge
and experience required for a career in the Health Service.
Assessment & Certification Further Education and Training Awards
Council (FETAC).
Occupational First Aid Certificate as recognised by the Health and Safety Authority
Ireland.
Future Prospects There are excellent employment opportunities
both in the private and public areas of the health services
sector. Graduates secure jobs in the Health Board and
Community Care areas.
