Legal Secretary & Medical Secretary Studies
To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge in medical terminology, legal practice and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks. Excellent career opportunities and further education advancements for successful graduates.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
The course runs for the full academic year from September to May. You attend college 4 days a week with one day for work placement in your chosen sector. The college has early closing on Thursdays and Fridays (Thursday at 3.10 pm and Friday at 2 pm).
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Career Opportunities
Many graduates go directly into employment in a range of offices, medical practices/hospitals, Auctioneers/Insurance Brokers/Solicitors/Accountants, local authorities, local businesses and industrial firms.
Medical Environment: the hospitals, medical centres, doctors and dental businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Legal Environment: in one of the prestigious solicitor Businesses throughout Galway City and County and Citizens Information Office.
Office Administration: in multinational companies, hotels, financial and insurance companies, property management businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Further information
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners.
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
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Medical Environment: the hospitals, medical centres, doctors and dental businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Legal Environment: in one of the prestigious solicitor Businesses throughout Galway City and County and Citizens Information Office.
Office Administration: in multinational companies, hotels, financial and insurance companies, property management businesses throughout Galway City and County.
Modules
Audio Transcription (dictation - 40 wpm) - 5N1549
Text Production (typing - 50 wpm) - 5N1422
Information and Administration - 5N1389
Legal Practice and Procedures - 5N1394
Medical Terminology - 5N2428
Communications - 5N0690
Word Processing - 5N1358
Work Experience - 5N1356
Register for accredited online training on Socrates GP integrated practice management software which is optional.
It will cost an additional €500 and is provided in the local Pitman Training Centre. This practice management software is central to office administrative duties in GP Practices, Hospital Consultants and Primary Care Centres. It provides you with database software skills in registering new patients, making appointments, checking GP availability within the practice, assigning patients to available GPs, undertaking online validation of medical cards and managing patient accounts and records. Certification in Socrates GP is a well sought-after qualification for the position of Medical Secretary for employment in medical practices.
Work Experience
Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in local offices where future contacts with prospective employers can be established
5M1997- Office Administration
Award Title:
Office Administration FETAC Level 5 - FETAC Award Code:
5M1997
Special Features
By completing this course you will be prepared for college. You will be equipped with typing skills, audio transcription skills, proficiency in various software packages, training on the completion of assignments and projects at a professional level, effective communication skills and collaborative work.
Guest speakers from local medical practices and legal practices, recruitment agencies, business startup entrepreneurs are organised from time to time.
Modern learning space with data projectors, Olympus Audio Transcription Software, Microsoft Office 2016 suite where you become proficient in word processing which includes mail merge, PowerPoint presentations and introduction to database methods.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Co-ordinator: Siobhan Hawkins
Contact: siobhan.hawkins@gretb.ie
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie