Medical Secretarial Diploma

Office Administration

Pitman Training Centre (Luton)

A secretarial position within the medical profession is the best of both worlds for some - a responsible office job plus the satisfaction of being involved with people s health and possibly even contact with patients. That s why specialist Medical Secretarial jobs are very well regarded. The skills required cover a wide range; from keyboard and typing speed; to total mastery of the most commonly used software; to knowledge of the necessary medical terminology. Shorthand is an additional option, if you wish.

This is primarily self-directed training
self directedThis is a self-directed course
Course Level:intermediate
Duration:99.99 hours
Training Presented in:English
Training Provided by Pitman Training Centre (Luton)
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Medical Secretarial Diploma

Learning these skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available and are designed for speedy results.

You work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.

You choose your own hours, working when it suits you and keep the reference books and training manuals when the course is over.

The subjects covered are shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a secretarial career with complete confidence.

On completion of your final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Invest in yourself

Acquiring these vital business skills and your Pitman Training Diploma to prove it will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and job advancement potential. What better investment in your own future?

The sooner you start, the sooner you will benefit.

Why Pitman Training?

No-one has helped more people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training. That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success.

Our teaching methods are proven; our course materials are the best of their kind.

There are no hidden costs. The Diploma package includes certification fees and all training.

A Pitman Training Diploma is an industry standard; your passport to a better career.

Designed for individuals who wish to gain essential office and computer skills in order to pursue a career in the medical field.

Core Subjects

Keyboard Skills
Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. This will help to reduce the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).

Keyboard Speed Development
Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70wpm.

Audio Transcription
Learn to type from audio dictation a variety of correspondence eg memo, reports and letters.

Effective Business Communication
Learn to communicate effectively in business - via letter, email, telephone and personal presentations. This will cover correct use of grammar, punctuation, principles of letter writing (using positive words and avoiding jargon) etiquette and different types of letters eg complaints, apologies, thank you and circular. It also includes CV writing.

Microsoft Word Proficient
Introductory and intermediate word processing skills to a good employable standard. This course will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce tables, insert pictures and much more.

Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically. Covers the use of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments, creating and assigning tasks, creating address lists.

Medical Secretary - Introduction
Develop medical secretarial skills to include terminology covering a whole range of medical specialisms, within a hospital or GP practice, using an AMSPAR* approved course. (*Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists)

Medical Audio Transcription
Learn to accurately transcribe medical terminology from audio dictation.

Teeline or Pitman 2000
Learn the complete theory of either shorthand system. This will enable you to take notes at speed of up to 70wpm.

Recommended Electives - choose 2

Microsoft Word Expert
Learn advanced word processing skills including mailmerge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an index and table of contents to mention just a few.

Windows Operating System
This course is for complete beginners and will teach basic computer skills from using a mouse to file management; using the internet and email, creating and printing a document in WordPad.

Internet Skills
Learn the main principles of using the internet, become familiar with Internet Explorer, learn search techniques and how to send an email using Outlook Express.

Keyboard Speed Development
Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations. A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70wpm.

RSA/OCR Exams
These are widely recognised qualifications in the IT ans secretarial field and are required by some organisations as proof of competence.

About The Training Provider: Pitman Training Centre (Luton)
Pitman Training Centre (Luton) - W e provide all the training you could ever need in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, Book-keeping, Sage Payroll and Sage Line 50 Accounts, Touch-typing, Keyboard skills and Shorthand training, not to mention our nationally recognised Legal Secretary Diploma, Medical Secretary Diploma, Executive PA Diploma and Secretarial Diploma. Pitman Training in...
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