Medical Secretary/Administrator
These courses prepare students for employment opportunities in any administrative setting, providing a broad and balanced programme while allowing for individuality through the selection of elective modules.
| 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 full-time (mornings with two afternoons).
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or its equivalent is advised
• Mature students are welcome to apply. Work/life experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
After completing the programme, there are many career opportunities in the following areas:
• Legal Secretary
• Medical Secretary
• Professional Executive Assistant
• Banking or Insurance Administrator
• Administrator in Social Media sector
• Professional Administrator in any office business
Progression
Graduates who achieve the required standard may progress to further studies to the Certificate in Administration Level 6 available in the College or to Institutes of Technology and Universities. Examples of progression courses include:
• DIT, DT315 Business Studies
• IT Tallaght, TA111 Accounting and Finance
• IADT, DL823 Business Studies – Entrepreneurship and Management.
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland.
Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
Applications open from December 1st. You start by completing our centralised online application form (via the “Apply Now” button on the course page).
Our Medical Secretary programme provides the IT and administrative skills required to build a career in this exciting profession. These courses prepare students for employment opportunities in any administrative setting, providing a broad and balanced programme while allowing for individuality through the selection of elective modules.
Our specialist modules allow you to choose based on your area of interest. Our programme is of value to those interested in working as an executive secretary/personal assistant in medical, legal, or financial services settings, such as insurance companies or banks. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are key elements in today’s business communications, and our course can support the integration of office applications and social media in a business context.
QQI Level 5 - Office Administration - Code 5M1997.
Programme of Study
Core Modules
Spreadsheets
Word Processing
Work Experience
Communications
Information & Administration
Medical Terminology/Helix Practice Manager
Audio Transcription
Text Production
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
5M1997 - Office Administration
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412 - 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday