About The Medical Receptionist and Secretary Course

Learn all the skills required to work as a Medical Secretary through our Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary course. The medical profession is a challenging field, requiring discretion, patience, sensitivity, and an unwavering eye for detail. This Medical Secretary Diploma will teach you all the essential skills you require to act as a link between patient and doctor.

This Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary. Through this course, you will also learn various medical secretary skills, including an effective  — 

• Filing system, 
• Medical transcription, 
• Medical writing, 
• Maintaining medical records, 
• An appointment system, and more. 

Furthermore, this Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary course will teach you the critical concepts of patient confidentiality and other legal aspects of the healthcare industry.

Learning Outcomes of Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary

After completing this Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the basics of the National Health Service.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary.
• Know how to organise schedules and manage appointment systems.
• Gain a clear understanding of the Law, Ethics, and Medicine.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the effective filing system in medical offices.
• Familiarise yourself with the concept of patient confidentiality and its dos and don’ts.
• Become skilled at controlling and ordering stocks and supplies.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Medical Terminology and Clinical Aspects.
• Know the importance of health and safety in the healthcare sector.
• Have a solid understanding of Complementary Medicine

Who Should Take This Medical Receptionist and Secretary Course?

This Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary course is suitable for Health Care Professionals who work and want to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

Why Choose This Course From The School Of Health Care?

• Unlimited access to the course.
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch within 10 working days.
• Medical Receptionist and Secretary Course material developed by qualified professionals.
• Self-paced learning is accessible via laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support.
• No hidden fees or exam charges.
• Discounts on bulk purchases.

Assessment Method

After completing each module, you will get MCQ quizzes to assess your learning. You will move through the later modules upon successful completion (60% correct answer at least) of the quiz test. And, this process continues till the end of the course. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments.

Certification

After completing the Medical Receptionist and Secretary course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99 (if claimed by the learner). So, all of our courses are reviewed regularly to ensure their quality and provide appropriate current training for your chosen subject. Although certificates do not expire (in most cases), it is recommended that they be reviewed or renewed annually.

Career Path

After completing this Diploma in Medical Receptionist and Secretary, you will have developed a set of skills necessary for career advancement and will be able to pursue a variety of job opportunities, including —

• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Secretary
• Healthcare Administrator
• GP Receptionist
• Patient Coordinator

In the United Kingdom, these job opportunities pay between £10,000 and £30,000 per year.