In this course, you will receive practical training in all areas of medical secretarial work, covering fundamental topics such as medical coding and billing, record management, medical audio transcriptions, and medical terminology. You will learn valuable transferable and professional skills, and explore the law and legislation behind medical administrative work.

The course is ideal for those who are new to the medical sector and are looking to take their first steps towards a career as a medical secretary.

Learning Objective:

• The role of a medical secretary, skills and responsibilities
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of human anatomy
• Understand the basics of first aid and know what to do in the case of a medical emergency
• Gain a solid understanding of key medical terminology and their definitions
• Learn the fundamental criteria for medical record management
• Understand the procedures and process for medical insurance billing and coding 
• Know how to conduct medical research and understand the law and ethics regarding medical research
• Get step-by-step training on how to create a medical audio transcription
• Develop your communication, time-management, organisation and administrative skills

Who is This Course for?

This endorsed training course is ideal for professionals who are looking to kickstart a career in the medical industry in an administrative role. Our online courses are specially designed for distance learning, offering flexible, virtual classroom modules that you can study on a part-time or full-time basis.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Certificate of Achievement

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate of achievement by paying the fee of £78. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path:

The Medical Secretary Diploma course provides a stepping stone towards a successful career as a medical secretary, with the opportunity to work in a private practice or with the NHS. Through our specialist training, junior medical secretaries can gain the skills and knowledge to work their way up to a senior-level role.