Course overview
Become a qualified medical secretary & work in a medical practice or department
This course will teach you all the vital skills you need to work in a medical environment. You’ll learn about medical terminology, and medical transcription, plus how to create and maintain a professional medical office or department. Covering everything from creating and managing healthcare records to preparing medical reports in excel, with this course you’ll find just how valuable it is when it comes to opening doors in the medical profession.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 6 Months Access | 250 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Discover Medtech Evolution software
- Take a module in Medical Transcription
- Learn basic medical and pharmacological terminology & abbreviations
- Become qualified as a medical secretary
- Gain a professional certificate recognised by employers
- Course accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards
- Receive a Certificate in Medical Terminology
Professional recognition
Accredited by ICOES
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
- Anatomical Terms and Structures
- Medical Equipment and Procedures
- Pharmacological Terminology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
- Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
- Digestive and Excretory Systems
- The Skin
- Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Certificate in Medical Terminology Assessment
- Role of a Receptionist
- Medical Reception Service Skills
- Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
- Maintain Patient Records
- Effective Business Communication
- Introduction to Microsoft Word
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Workplace Health and Safety
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Customer Relationship Management: Optional
- Introduction to Medtech Evolution
- Introduction to Medical Transcription
- Tools of the Trade
- Understanding Medical Records
- Listening Carefully
- Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation
- Style
- Medical Terminology and Spelling
- Report Formatting and Word Processing
- Checking Your Work
- Classification Systems, and Discharge and Death Summaries
- Infections, Blood, and Cells
- The Nuts and Bolts of Working as an MT
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
