Primary Care Medical Administration - Level 2 Diploma (with placement experience included)

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Number of weeks: 34
Start date: 12th September 2024
End date: 12th June 2025
Day: Thu
Time: 09:00-17:00
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.

Course Content

This course will give you the skills employers are looking for and help gain a recognisable medical secretary qualification. The medical profession is a challenging sector where discretion, patience, and sensitivity are essential skills. The Level 2 Diploma will teach you all the vital skills you need to act as a link between patient and doctor. You will learn how to integrate the theory of medical terminology, complete administrative and technical tasks in an accurate and timely manner, including compiling confidential letters, typing reports for patient records, and keeping the office running efficiently. You will gain the professional expertise required to work within the medical profession.

Special Features

• You must be available for an extra 7.5 hours per week work experience in a GP Practice as a part of the course. Support will be provided for placement if required.

Assessment Methods

Internally assessed work.

4 GCSEs or equivalent to include English, ICT and Maths or equivalent.

• Medical Administration within Primary Care.