Medical Administration (Level 2 Diploma)

Course Overview

If you are looking for employment, this course will give you the tools to provide effective administrative support within any healthcare setting. With the Diploma in Medical Administration you can start your career as a medical administrator or secretary, helping patients and providing vital support for doctors and other healthcare professionals. This course is designed for those wishing to work as receptionists in any section of the health services, including general medicine and dental practices, hospitals (including wards and medical records clerks) and opticians. This qualification was developed in partnership with AMSPAR (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists).If you do not hold a level 2 qualification in Numeracy or Literacy you will be given the opportunity to complete these during the course to enhance your employability and progression prospects.A number of mandatory units are required to be successfully completed along with a number of optional units which have been selected to enhance skills, knowledge and employability opportunities.