Office Administration - Medical & Legal Secretary
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.
| 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
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A QQI/FETAC Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Careers / Further progression
Employment opportunities include working in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors – clerical officer, receptionist, general office administrator, customer service assistant, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, medical secretary, legal secretary. Successful graduates of this course may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Mayo College of Further Education and Training.
There are a wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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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/hospital administration. Students will also study the Irish legal system and gain an insight into the work of the legal profession. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration. All students complete a 2 week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
All students complete a 2 week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
Word Processing 5N1358
Audio Transcription 5N1549
Text Production 5N1422
Work Experience 5N1356
Customer Service 5N0972 or Communications 5N0690
Information and Administration 5N1389
Bookkeeping – Manual and Computerised 5N1354
Payroll – Manual and Computerised 5N1546
Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
Medical Terminology 5N2428
5M1997 - Office Administration
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration - 5M1997.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie