| Course Name |
Medical & Legal Secretarial Skills |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M1997 |
| 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) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Expand+Programme Overview
This course is orientated towards the use of computer applications in the Business, Healthcare and Legal Sectors and aims to equip students with the skills to operate efficiently as a medical or legal secretary. Students receiv...
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This course is orientated towards the use of computer applications in the Business, Healthcare and Legal Sectors and aims to equip students with the skills to operate efficiently as a medical or legal secretary. Students receive specialised training in the use of medical terminology which will assist them to secure employment in Healthcare Administration.
Students will also study the Irish legal system and gain an insight into the work of the legal profession. All students complete a 2 week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
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| FET Code |
5M1997 - Office Administration |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award: QQI Level 5: Certificate in Office Administration
Ongoing modification and updating of courses is being implemented by QQI . Information herein is correct at time of publishing. CCFE accepts no responsibility for changes made after publication. |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students welcome |
| Number of Places |
24 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees 300
College Fees with all Exemptions 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt f...
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College Fees with all Exemptions 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Word Processing
Audio Transcription
Text Production
Database Methods
Work Experience
Customer Service
Information and Administration
Bookkeeping – Manual and Computerised
Payroll – Manual and Computerised
Legal Practice and Procedures
Medical Terminology
Business Administration Skills
Spreadsheet Methods |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A FETAC Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply. For mature students, life experience may be sufficient. |
| Assessment Method |
Continuous assessments throughout the academic year in the form of projects, assignments, skills demonstrations and examinations. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities
Successful Graduates of this course may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Castlebar College Of Further Education. Employment opportunities include working as a Clerical Officer, Medical Se...
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Successful Graduates of this course may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Castlebar College Of Further Education. Employment opportunities include working as a Clerical Officer, Medical Secretary Or Legal Secretary in a variety of Office Environments. Other options would include Level 7 and Level 8 courses at many Institutes Of Technology
Career Opportunities
This course will provide an excellent basis for participants wishing to work as a clerical officer, medical secretary or legal secretary in a variety of business, medical and legal environments.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |