Medical Terminology
Equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This course is scheduled to run online 2 evenings a week, Monday and Wednesday, for 12 weeks from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Please note initial class and all assessments take place in the Monavalley Campus, but all other classes will be delivered online.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
As this is a Blended Learning course applicants must have access to a PC/Laptop, Internet and have reasonable computer literacy.
Further information
Start date 14/09/2026
€200
Fees apply to all part-time programmes.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learners in employment may also be granted a fee waiver under the Skills to Advance Initiative. For more details on this please contact Claire at business@kerrycollege.ie
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context.
What will I study?
Examine a range of medical terminology required by a medical receptionist or secretary within a general medical practice and or specialist medical practice context
Explore current relevant legislation regarding Health Services in Ireland
Describe the sources of information available to the medical receptionist or secretary
Examine the importance of using correct medial terminology in communicating with patients and medial practitioners
Apply medical pronunciation and spelling correctly
Define medical abbreviations used in medical investigations and diagnosis
Define medical terminology associated with the medical specialties carried out in a large general hospital
Define medical terms used in medical reports and summaries
Use correct medical terminology in a wide range of specialties; when dealing with both patients and medial practitioners
Assemble and prepare X-ray reports
Prepare final medical reports; ensuring the use of appropriate terminology, language and format.
5N2428 Medical Terminology
Contact our Kerry College Admissions Offices – Tralee on 066 714 9696, Killarney on 064 662 2593 or Parttime@kerrycollege.ie