Business & Medical Administration
A one year course in Business Administration with medical terminology with a view to working as a medical secretary or receptionist.
| 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
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses
• QQI Level 4 award or equivalent
• Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates may progress to the Certified Accountancy Pathway Traineeship Level 6.
• Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/ or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose This Course?
This course will introduce you to the area of business administration that has a specific focus on working in the medical sector. It is specifically designed to prepare you for work in the secretarial / reception / administration side of the health sector such as working in medical or dental surgeries, in hospitals or in care homes.
This course will introduce you to the core theories and methodologies of business administration allied to the relevant health sector concepts and terminology. Medical terminology and audio transcription are key modules which will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge for work in this area.
This course will also enable you to achieve the academic skills and knowledge necessary for further study and future employment in a number of other business-related areas such as customer service, reception or entry level accounting roles.
Work Experience in a relevant area is an integral part of the course.
What Will You Study?
Medical Terminology (5N2428)
Audio Transcription (5N1549)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Communications (5N0690)
Customer Service (5N0972)
Text Production (5N1422)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised (5N1354)
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
Reception and Frontline Office Skills (5N1407)
5M2468 - Business Adminsitration
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business 5M2468.
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie