Office Administration with Medical Terminology
This one year clerical course is suitable for students preparing to enter the workforce for the first time, those seeking a return to employment and those who wish to upskill.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.
English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.
International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
This course enables graduates to enter employment in any business sector, including legal, medical, commercial, financial, and educational. Graduates may also progress within DIFE to a QQI Level 6 in Advanced Business. Graduates may also apply to a range of degree courses in universities and technological universities.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
TU Dublin (City Campus)
Business and Law, Marketing, Retail and Services Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business and Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Finance, International Business and Languages, Economics and Finance.
TU Dublin (Blanchardstown Campus)
Business, Business and Information Technology.
Marino Institute of Ed
Education Studies.
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This one year clerical course is suitable for students preparing to enter the workforce for the first time, those seeking a return to employment and those who wish to upskill.
The course is designed to meet the requirements of all administrative settings across the private, public and voluntary sectors. Students are facilitated to build a strong skillset making them highly employable and equipped to work in a fast-paced clerical environment.
Word Processing
Text Production
Information and Administration
Bookkeeping (Manual and Computerised)
Payroll (Manual and Computerised)
Audio Transcription
Medical Terminology
Customer Services
Legal Practice & Procedures
Work Experience
Spreadsheet Methods
5M1997 - Office Administration
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration - 5M1997.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie