| Course Name |
Medical & Administration Studies |
| Course Provider |
Marino College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1997 136 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Fairview |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform administrative work in the medical, dental and general healthcare sector. This course has a good history of graduates gaining employment in general medical and dental practices. Students from this course have also been successful in their application for dental nursing in Marino College having the experience of this course behind them. |
| FET Code |
5M1997 - Office Administration |
| Duration |
One year full-time course |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration 5M1997- awarded by QQI |
| Course Fee |
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, registration charges, books and where required - uniforms and specialised equipment. Details of these charges are available on request from the college. There are no fees for tuition. No refund of course costs will be issued after 30th September.
In addition, students are liable for a €200 participation contribution, imposed on all PLC courses. The following categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution.
Full current medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children.
Those who are eligible under the student grant Scheme
Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance or VTOS allowances.
Please note evidence that you are in receipt of any of the above must be provided before an exemption can be implemented. Therefore, initially only those who produce a full medical card in their own right will be exempt. All others must pay the €200 contribution and it will be refunded when their eligibility is confirmed.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Education & Training Board.
More information available from www.susi.ie
Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme which enables anyone in receipt of benefits eg Jobseekers Allowance or One Parent Family Payment to enrol on a Post Leaving Certificate or Adult Education course and continue to keep their benefit. For more information on the schemes you can contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Initiative
The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education Programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine return to learning with family and other responsibilities. Priority is given to early school leavers, participants can retain their benefits and there are no course charges.
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| Interview |
All eligible applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews. |
| Application Date |
Application for all courses can be made online. See application weblink field below. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content Overview (or Year One)
Medical Terminology
Word Processing
Audio Transcription
Text Production
Work Experience
Information & Administration
Communications
Spreadsheet Methods
Legal Practice & Procedures
Digital Marketing
Work Placement
Students will spend at least two weeks in a medical/health service environment in order to gain practical first-hand experience. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants, practical experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to take an English test before being accepted for the course. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment & Certification
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) awarded by QQI. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Future Prospects
On completion of the course students have excellent prospects for employment both in the public and private areas of the health service sector, students who have attained their full QQI Level 5 award may have an opportunity to progress to the Advanced Certificate in Administration (Level 6) at Marino College. In addition, students who are interested in further study can apply through the QQI link scheme to progress to Higher Education in a third level college. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 8557116
Fax: 01 8554064
Email: marinofe@eircom.net
Web: www.marinocollege.ie |