Health 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
Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. Applications are welcome from mature students or those with appropriate work experience. All entry is subject to interview. Garda Vetting will be completed at course registration.
Note: A test in English Language competency will form part of the interview process.
Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit or Labour Market Permission letter.
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Employment
Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to apply for suitable positions in medical/hospital administration settings. Experience of these will be gained during work experience periods.
Students will also be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Links to third level from Office Administration 5M1997 - View Course Web Page - URL link below.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
€50 (Includes assessment fees and manual handling). Fees may be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition
You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
- Receive books and materials free of charge
- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.
How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).
Applications are made on-line through the College website.
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
Course Description
Whitehall College of Further Education has a long history of delivering this course. The programme was designed in conjunction with Medical Administration personnel from some of our major hospitals. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to successfully gain employment in medical administrative settings. The course includes the modules Medical Terminology and Audio Transciption. Classes are held in the mornings. The College has a well established work experience programme where learners have the opportunity to complete their work placement in medical/healthcare settings.
Medical Terminology
Audio Transcription
Information and Administration
Reception and Front Office Skills
Database
Spreadsheet Methods
Text Production
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision.
5M1997 - Office Administration.
Certification: QQI Office Administration Award 5M1997.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com