Legal Secretary and Medical Secretary Studies

Course Code: 5M1997

Course Details

Award Title	Award Code	Fees	Status
Office Administration	5M1997	€250.00	Open - Apply Now

Course Outline

To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge in medical terminology, legal practice and practical typing and audio secretarial skills required in the performance of a broad range of administrative, secretarial and organizational tasks. Excellent career opportunities and further education advancements for successful graduates.

The course runs for the full academic year from September to May, where you attend college 4 days and work experience one day per week subject to your preference in the following:

Medical Environment: the hospitals, medical centres, doctors and dental businesses throughout Galway City and County.

Legal Environment: in one of the prestigious Solicitor Businesses throughout Galway City and County and Citizens Information Office.

Office Administration: in multinational companies, hotels, financial and insurance companies, property management businesses throughout Galway City and County.

Work Experience

Work experience takes place one day per week throughout the academic year in either legal or medical offices.

Special Features

Field site visits to University College Hospital Medical and Surgical Secretarial Departments and to the Court House. Guest speakers from local Recruitment Agencies, Career Guidance Adviser and business startup entrepreneurs.

Modern learning space with data projectors, Olympus Transcription and Sanyo Transcription Software and Microsoft Office 2010.

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Please Note

Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.

Course Modules

Audio Transcription (dictation - 40 wpm) - 5N1549

To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform audio transcription tasks, using a range of input devices, to produce mailable standard documents.

Communications - 5N0690

This programme module aims to facilitate the learner to develop the academic, vocational & personal language, literacy and/or numeracy skills related to Communications. It will assist the learner in understanding the use of modern information and communications technology integrated with the role played by communications and relevant legislation in human interaction.

Information and Administration - 5N1389

To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to understand how information is processed within organisations and the various systems and methods in use and to enable the learner to operate effectively, under supervision in a range of organisations.

Legal Practice and Procedures - 5N1394

To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in legal practice and principles to enable the learner to appreciate the role of law in a range of vocational context and within their personal lives.

Medical Terminology - 5N2428

To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context.

Text Production (typing - 50 wpm) - 5N1422

To equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce a range of documents to a mailable standard, within a minimum speed of 35 words per minute.

Word Processing - 5N1358

To enable learners to develop their word processing skills, understanding and application of word processing software and file management techniques.

Work Experience - 5N1356

This programme module aims to provide a Learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time. It will also facilitate the learner to develop an understanding of the world of work and employment, Including the rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee.

Progression Routes

The holder of a QQI Level 5 Certification may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration, complete Pitman Medical Secretary Diploma, Business Administration Course, Business in Computer Applications in GMIT.

Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 400 points in a PLC Legal Secretary/Medical Secretary or Business Administration and Office Technology Course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level. You will be equipped with typing skills, audio transcription skills, proficiency in various software packages, training on the completion of assignments and projects at a professional level, effective communication skills and collaborative work.

Career Opportunities

Having qualified with a Legal Secretary/Medical Secretary or Business Administration and Office Technology Course QQI Level 5 you can gain employment as a Legal Secretary in a Solicitors Office, Medical Secretary in a Hospital, Doctors Office, Clerical Officer in the Public Service, Receptionist, Office Administrator in Hotels, employment in office administration positions in businesses and multinational companies.

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Course Coordinator

Siobhan Hawkins

siobhan.hawkins@gretb.ie

What Our Students Say

Overall, my decision to apply for the Legal & Medical Secretarial course in the Galway Community College was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am currently working in the Galway Clinic and I can honestly say that I feel had I not completed the course, I would not be in the full time position that I am in now so thank you Galway Community College for starting me on my way in my chosen field of employment. If you are thinking about gaining employment in the medical or legal secretarial field, then I would highly recommend this course. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Galway Community College and I am sure that you will too!

Sharon Forde 2015

The Legal and Medical Secretarial course appealed to me as I had an interest in that line of work and hoped it would open a lot of doors for me. The course was invaluable to me, meeting new people and the tuition I received was second to none. I have progressed to furthering my education in the medical sector which I don't feel I could have done without the knowledge I received at GCC. I have just qualified with Pitman Medical Secretary Diploma. It has opened up a whole new world for me. I now feel confident to be out there with the rest competing for that job! It really is a worthwhile step in the right direction!

Anne Vickers 2015

I found the course really enjoyable and if I had any problems the tutors were all more than happy to help me at every step of the way. We had to source work experience for one day a week for 6 months in either a legal or medical office. I was lucky enough to gain work experience in a Solicitors office where I could use all the modules I was learning on the course, and gain valuable hands on experience. When the course finished I was lucky enough to be kept on by this firm I am now in full time employment as a result.

C Leonard 2015

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