The Medical Secretary - An Introduction

This course has been developed for experienced medical secretaries with word processing knowledge to an intermediate level, wishing to progress their career within the medical profession.  It outlines the responsibilities of a medical secretary and includes an introduction to the GP practice, a general and private hospital; as well as psychology, gastro-enterology and neurology. 

Benefits

• Gain an introduction to the work of a Medical Secretary including responsibilities, practice and structure of the various medical departments in hospitals and GP surgeries.
• Develop knowledge of the workings and structure of the medical secretarial profession.
• Enjoy the flexibility and value of a self-study course, which enables delegates to work at their own pace.
• Gain ongoing support using a personalised workbook as a reference guide.

Course Content

1.  Introduction to GP Practice.
2.  Introduction a General Hospital together with Orthopaedic terminology.
3.  Introduction to private oral and maxillo-facial.
4.  Respiration; cardiology and drug dosages.
5.  Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Paediatrics.
6.  Male reproduction systems, the urinary system and gastro-enterology.
7.  Psychiatry; Psychology and Endocrinology.
8.  Neurology.
9.  Dermatology and Gerontology.
10.  Sensory organs - Ophthalmology; Ear; Nose; and Throat.
11.  Plastic surgery; burns and Oncology.
12.  Consolidation.

Learning Method

Flexible self paced

Course duration

40 hours

This course is offered through our Aberdeen Training Centre.

Contact us to find out more information or to book on to this course. Telephone 01224 625803.

This course has been developed by the UK's Leading Private Training Provider who specialise in Office and IT based training.