Office Administration - Medical - Legal Secretarial
QQI Level 5 Award Office Administration - Medical / Legal Secretarial Studies 5M1997 This Award provides an excellent opportunity for students to specialise in the field of Medical Secretary whilst also providing a grounding in Business. Upon successful completion, students will have the skills required to act as a junior administrator in a business environment, or a junior medical secretary in the health sector. Successful students may also continue their studies at QQI Level 6, or progress to third level education.
| 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
This is a full-time, one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Mature applicants welcome
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Careers / Further progression
Progression To Higher Education
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third-level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on the Higher education Links Scheme is located at the CAO website
Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this course may gain employment in modern offices as a Medical Secretary, Receptionist, Typist, Personal Assistant (PA) or Office Administrator
Further information
Mature Students welcome.
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
QQI Level 5 Award Office Administration - Medical Secretarial Studies 5M1997
This Course Is Designed To
Provide a comprehensive training in modern office skills
Provide a full working knowledge of the most modern business equipment and procedures
Enable students aquire practical skills & competencies to work in the Health Sector
How The Course Is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners
1.We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
2.Whenever possible we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more relaistc and enjoyable.
3.We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
4.Software used: Windows XP, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, TAS Books, MS Powerpoint and MS Publisher
Course Content
Information & Administration 5N1389
Text Production 5N1422
Word Processing 5N1358
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394
Book-keeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Data Entry 4N1113
Medical Terminology 5N2428
Computer Applications 4N1112
Students may take a selection of minor awards depending on their chosen specialism
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is awarded in Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
5M1997 - Office Administration
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Office Administration [5M1997]
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of Adult Education & Training part-time courses at a reduced fee.
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