An ideal route to a career as a Medical Secretary, Administrator or Receptionist.
Why Will I Study?
Why Should I Apply?
Develop the knowledge, skill and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a medical office.
| College | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course ID | 173264 |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Office Administration (5M1997) |
| Course Start Date | 9th September 2024 |
| Course End Date | 30th May 2025 |
| Course Duration | 38 Weeks |
| Course Fee | No Fees |
| Entry Requirements | -MINIMUM- -Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course. -Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award is essential. -Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 21+. -Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher). -Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. -ADDITIONAL- -Applicants must express an interest in learning and practicing new skills. -Display a client focused personality. -Display characteristics of a good team worker and be capable of self-directed learning. -Previous work experience is an advantage but not essential. -Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process. |
| Career Path | The healthcare sector is one of the largest employers in Ireland. It includes private medical practices, dental surgeries, physiotherapy clinics, public and private hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, medical insurance companies, and supplies and manufactures of medical devices and medicines. All of these companies employ secretaries and administrators. Small medical practices generally employ one or two secretaries while larger companies and organisations require a much higher number of administration staff. If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses. There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. |
| Course Code | 408267 |
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