MEDICAL SECRETARY
AN INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives:
To give an introduction to
the work of a Medical Secretary including responsibilities, practice
and structure of the various medical departments in hospitals and GP
surgeries.
Pre-Requisites:
Comprehensive
knowledge of a word processing program, competent keyboarding (at
least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills
Course Content:
Lesson 1: Introduction to GP Practice
Lesson 2: Introduction to a General Hospital together with Orthopaedic terminology
Lesson 3: Introduction to Private Practice, Oral and Maxillo-facial
Lesson 4: Respiration, Cardiology and Drug dosages
Lesson 5: Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics
Lesson 6: Male Reproduction System, the Urinary System and Gastro-Enterology
Lesson 7: Psychiatry, Psychology and Endocrinology
Lesson 8: Neurology
Lesson 9: Dermatology and Gerontology
Lesson 10: Sensory Organs - Opthalmology, Ear, Nose and Throat
Lesson 11: Plastic Surgery, Burns and Oncology
Lesson 12: Consolidation
Features
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Structured
AMSPAR (Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers,
Administrators and Receptionists) Short Course Approval
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Course
follows syllabus for the OCR Medical Word Processing Stage II
examination and the
AMSPAR Certificate in Medical Terminology
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Comprehensive
workbook which includes specialist medical clipart
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Comprehensive
self-assessments
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Extensive
reference section
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Exercises
which emulate documents used in hospitals and GP surgeries
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A
variety of learning media employed
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Externally
marked assessments which follow the syllabus for the OCR and
AMSPAR examinations
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Baillière's
Nurses' Dictionary included
Benefits
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Develop
knowledge of the workings and structure of the medical secretarial
profession
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Flexibility
of self-paced training methods
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A
personalised workbook to use as a reference guide
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The
opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training
certification in addition to the OCR Medical Word Processing
examination and the
AMSPAR Certificate in Medical Terminology
Duration:
40 hours
See Also:
Medical
Secretary Diploma
Medical
Audio
AMSPAR
The
Association
of
Medical
Secretaries, Practice
Managers,
Administrators
and Receptionists
The
AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology
The aim of the AMSPAR Level 2 Award is to provide learners, who have
no previous knowledge of the subject, with a grounding in the
correct construction, recognition and usage of medical terminology.
The AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology is accredited by
Ofqual and is listed in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (6
credits). This means that it is eligible for public funding through
the Learning and Skills Council.
The
AMSPAR Level 3 Certificate in Medical
Terminology
This well-respected award is suitable for those working in health
care who wish to add a medical terminology qualification to their
skills and knowledge or for individuals thinking about changing
career direction.
Since 1998 the medical terminology certificate has become
increasingly popular and, with a pass mark of 75%, represents real
ability in medical terminology. It is a widely recognised
qualification and would be a rewarding addition to your skills and
qualifications.
The AMSPAR Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology is accredited
by Ofqual and is listed in the Qualifications and Credit Framework
(14 credits). This means that it is eligible for public funding
through the Learning and Skills Council.
AMSPAR EXAM DATES:
