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Office Administration - Medical & Legal Secretary

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M1997

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.

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
Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

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

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Office Admin Medical/Legal provides a foundation in Administration Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Administration area.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Commencing in September 2024

NO FEES for September 2024

Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.

Yes

This one year Level 5 QQI course in Office Admin Medical/Legal provides a foundation in Administration Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Administration area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.

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: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/

Location:
Castlebar
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider