Nationally recognised skills for Medical Secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous when seeking employment in the healthcare sector.
What will you get in return?
A Pitman Training diploma is one of the most prestigious from one of the most highly regarded training organisations in the world. You should feel confident in the knowledge that our Medical Secretary Diploma has been given short course approval from the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR). In fact, with highly regarded skills, there’ll be nothing stopping you from getting a well-paid, highly valued role as a Medical Secretary, Medical Administrator, or Healthcare Assistant. On successful completion of your diploma, you’ll also have the opportunity to achieve the AMSPAR Level 2 Award or Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology qualification* (additional home study is recommended).
* Level 5 in Scotland.
Cut through the jargon, see inside the systems, and start to understand what it’s like to work in this sector.
The medical profession is a challenging sector where discretion, patience, sensitivity, and an unwavering eye for detail are essential skills. Our Medical Secretary Diploma will teach you all the vital skills you need to act as a link between patient and doctor. You’ll learn how to integrate the theory of highly technical medical terminology and how to handle a complex array of administrative and technical tasks in the most accurate and timely manner, including compiling confidential letters, typing reports for patient records, assisting with medical journals, and keeping the office running efficiently.
Get a job as a highly trained Medical Secretary
Our Medical Secretary Diploma offers you the best of both worlds — business and medical. Not only will you get the highest level of skills required to work for a commercial firm, you’ll also get the specialist expertise required to work within the medical profession.
You’ll become proficient in medical terminology, medical audio transcription, and medical word processing. The courses will also teach you excellent office skills, enabling you to master key Microsoft programs. You’ll also have the option to choose from three elective courses, including health and safety essentials and PowerPoint.