Medical Secretary
This course gives students the skills necessary to work in a medical administration environment or in general administration.
| 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
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
• Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
• Garda vetting clearance is required for students taking this course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
This course gives students the skills necessary to give administrative and secretarial support in the healthcare area. The wide range of modules also opens opportunities outside the healthcare area in other fields such as general office administration.
Third Level Progression
Although most students on this course progress to employment after the course, third level opportunities include:
• TU Dublin- Tallaght: Business TU670, TU787 and TU932.
• TU Dublin- Blanchardstown: Business TU772 and TU902
There are many more opportunities for College progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course gives students the skills necessary to work in a medical administration environment or in general administration.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M1997 Office Administration.
Modules:
Audio Transcription 5N1549
Communications 5N0690
Information and Administration 5N1389
Medical Terminology 5N2428
Text Production 5N1422
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Word Processing 5N1358
Work Experience 5N1356
5M1997 - Office Administration
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie