MEDICAL SECRETARIAL & ADMINISTRATION STUDIES(Course
no. 136) Duration: One year full-time course - FETAC Level 5 Award BBSXX
Aims This course prepares students for a career in an administrative capacity in the health service working in areas with a wide variety of duties and responsibilities such as the smooth running of the hospital clinic; reception duties, appointments, maintaining
files, recording information on database; and word processing. Developing communication skills and preparing students to deal with the needs of clients/patients are important elements of the course.
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
Anatomy & Physiology
Database Methods
Communications
Information Administration
Reception Skills
Work Experience
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.
