National Diploma Medical Secretary (N4 – N6)
A medical secretary must enjoy the medical fraternity, be strong in administrative functions and build good relationships with doctors, nurses and professionals in the medical industry. With these traits you are well on your way to a career as a Medical Secretary. The course attracts students with a passion for medicine, administration and patient care. It will groom you to work as front office reception at hospitals, clinics and doctor’s rooms, and be a liaison with all medical aids and medical sales representatives, often providing order to the busy schedules of medical professionals. If you enjoy being the go-to person for all matters related to medical queries and administration and assisting patients with relevant information and support, then this career is for you.
Key Features
- Fully-accredited, successful online qualifications
- Flexible learning environment
- Online student community
- Quality education
- Affordable fees
- Set your own pace
- Remote accessibility to online resources
What can I do with medical secretary?
A medical secretary performs confidential administrative and clerical work of a medical office. The variety of duties may include bookkeeping, billing, scheduling appointments, and processing insurance claims. Medical secretaries may be responsible for telephone, mail, transcription, and typing duties.
Is medical secretary a good job?
Ultimately, the medical secretary career path is a flexible and worthwhile option for many. Medical secretaries earn good salaries and do not require a lot of educational benchmarks before jumping in.
Can you work from home as a medical secretary?
You will perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital or clinic procedures to support consultants on a remote basis from your own home office.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or its equivalent
- An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- National Certificate (N3)
- International students with a Senior School Certificate can apply
Method of Study
- Online
- Full Time
- Part-TIme
PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to equip you with knowledge and skills for successful entry into a secretarial position in the medical field. Medical secretaries perform administrative work in a clinical, hospital, or another medical environment.
Award
A student will qualify for a National N Diploma in Medical Secretary on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training.
The College assists students with in service training as part of the learner support programme
Exmination & Certifications
DAM Technical College has two examination centres where student write the final examinations of the Nated N courses these are
- Pretoria Campus Examination Centre no. 899998801
- Braamfontein (Johannesburg) Campus Examination Centre no 8999990879
Certification Body:
The N Certificate is issued by the National Department of Education and is recognized by Commerce and Industry.
Programme structure
First Semester Modules
- Office Practice N4
- Medical Practice N5
- Information Processing N4
- Communication N4
Second Trimester Modules
- Medical Practice N5
- Office Practice N5
- Information Processing N5
- Communication N5
Second Year First Semester Modules
- Medical Practice N6
- Office Practice N6
- Information Processing N6
- Communication N6
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