Medical Secretarial

Designed For

Individuals who wish to gain essential office and computer skills in order to pursue a career in the medical field

Objectives

To provide you with the essential skills to successfully work as a medical secretary. Shorthand is an additional option.

Duration

13 weeks full time (260 hours flexi-study) with shorthand
9 weeks full time (180 hours flexi-study) without shorthand
*based on a 20 hour week

Course Content

A secretarial position within the medical profession is the best of both worlds for some - a responsible office job plus the satisfaction of being involved with people’s health and possibly even contact with patients. That’s why specialist Medical Secretarial jobs are very well regarded.

AMSPAR Successful completion of the Medical Secretary - Introduction course will enable students to take the AMSPAR Certificate in Medical Terminology Examination. (additional home study is recommended).

The skills required cover a wide range; from keyboard and typing speed; to total mastery of the most commonly used software; to knowledge of the necessary medical terminology. Shorthand is an additional option, if you wish. 

• Learning these medical-specific skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available and are designed for speedy results. 
• You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive. 
• You choose your own hours, working when it suits you – and keep the reference books and training manuals when the course is over. 
• The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a new career as a Medical Secretary. 
• On completion of your final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Core Subjects

• Keyboard Skills –Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique.
• Keyboard Speed Development – Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and time dictations.  A number of stages are available of up to 70 wpm
• Audio Transcription – Learn to type from audio dictation using a variety of correspondence eg memos, reports and letters
• Effective Business Communication – Learn to communicate effectively in business – via letter, email, telephone and personal presentations
• Microsoft Word – Introductory and intermediate word processing skills to a good employable standard. 
•  Microsoft Outlook – Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically
•  Medical Secretary – Introduction  - Develop medical secretarial skills to include terminology covering a whole range of medical specialisms, using an AMSPAR (Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists) course
• Medical Audio Transcription – Learn to accurately transcribe medical terminology from audio dictation
• Teeline or Pitman 2000 Shorthand (optional) – Learn the complete theory of either shorthand system. This will enable you to take notes at speeds of up to 70 wpm

 

Recommended Electives – choose two

• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Word Expert
• Internet Skills
• Any other two of our courses