Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This course is orientated towards the use of computer applications in the business, healthcare and legal sectors and aims to equip students with the skills to operate efficiently as a medical or legal secretary. Students receive specialised training in the use of medical terminology which will assist them to secure employment in healthcare/hospital administration. Students will also study the Irish legal system and gain an insight into the work of the legal profession.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| BBSSX | 5M1997 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Employment opportunities include working in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors – clerical officer, receptionist, general office administrator, customer service assistant, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, medical secretary, legal secretary. Successful graduates of this course may progress to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business here at Mayo College of Further Education and Training
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