Medical Terminology
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
12 weeks (36 hours). Wednesday evenings: 6.00pm – 9.00pm (3 hours per evening).
Further information
To check out the next start date / enrolment date for evening courses please view the college website
https://monaghaninstitute.ie/courses/evening-courses/
or contact eveningcourses@cmetb.ie to register or call 087 4054311 or 049 4353904.
Monaghan Institute, Armagh Road, Monaghan.
All Level 5 evening courses are free of charge under the Skills to Advance or Skills to Compete initiative.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context.
Learners will be able to:
• Examine a range of medical terminology required by a medical receptionist or secretary within a general medical practice and or specialist medical practice context.
• Explore current relevant legislation regarding Health Services in Ireland.
• Describe the sources of information available to the medical receptionist or secretary.
• Examine the importance of using correct medical terminology in communicating with patients and medical practitioners.
• Apply medical pronunciation and spelling correctly.
• Define medical abbreviations used in medical investigations and diagnosis.
• Define medical terminology associated with the medical specialities carried out in a large general hospital.
• Define medical terms used in medical reports and summaries.
• Use correct medical terminology in a wide range of specialities; when dealing with both patients and medical practitioners.
• Assemble and prepare X-ray reports.
• Prepare final medical reports; ensuring the use of appropriate terminology, language and format.
5N2428 Medical Terminology
Why study for an Evening Qualification?
- Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace by enhancing your knowledge and skills
- Enhance existing qualifications and CV
- Develop both academically and professionally (enhanced skills such as communication, leadership skills, listening skills)
- Personal development and self-actualisation felt when you obtain a recognised national qualification.
- Develop a personal interest
- Adapt to workplace changes
- Flexible learning – courses are delivered on a part time basis
Charlotte Dunne
Community Education Facilitator (Evening Provision)
Cavan Monaghan ETB
Email: eveningcourses@cmetb.ie
Tel: 049 4353904
Mob: 087 4054311