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Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Admin Diploma
Every successful diagnosis starts with a scheduled appointment and a properly filed record, and medical administrators make this possible by coordinating the systems that keep healthcare running smoothly. Our diploma programme provides self-paced training with support at every step, giving you the skills required to fill this vital role in GP practices, NHS facilities, hospitals or healthcare businesses - plus the opportunity to gain a recognised industry qualification that employers value.
Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or In-centre
Duration
225 hours
Training Type
Diploma
get a job in healthcare with a diploma from pitman training
Working in the medical sector is interesting, challenging, and rewarding — you’ll become an information guardian, a patient guide, and the calm presence who turns healthcare complexity into order. Medical Administrators and Medical Secretaries need to be super-efficient with top office skills, manage multiple systems while demonstrating genuine concern and empathy for individuals facing their most vulnerable moments.
The Medical Admin Diploma will teach you all the vital skills needed to be the welcoming and efficient face of a medical practice or department. You’ll learn medical terminology covering general practice and various specialisms, combining this with key Microsoft Office applications and essential administration techniques. You’ll also personalise your qualification by choosing two elective courses from options including successful meetings and minutes or health and safety essentials, tailoring your skills to your specific career goals.
This diploma creates healthcare connectors: professionals who bridge administrative precision with medical understanding. Show employers your commitment by investing in becoming exactly what their patients need, the professional who keeps healthcare working smoothly.
is this right for you?
The diploma programme suits several situations:
- Office workers looking to specialise in healthcare
- Those facing redundancy who need marketable skills
- People currently working in healthcare but lacking structured techniques
- Professionals in healthcare transitioning to an administrative role
- CV builders seeking to add in-demand technical qualifications
- Busy individuals requiring flexible study options with personal support
award & associatedQualifications
Upon successful completion, you'll earn 225 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
Aims and Objectives This diploma covers a wide range of subjects from Microsoft Office programs and effective communication skills through to specialised medical secretary word processing and terminology courses, giving you the essential skillset you’ll need to get that job or promotion!
Courses Included Microsoft Office
Excel
Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as…
Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Terminology
This course helps you get under the skin of commonly used medical terminology across a wide range of disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to…
Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Word Processing
Medical offices require a lot of admin. Get to grips with the finer workings of Word and you can go on and gain Pitman Training…
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SharePoint
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft SharePoint to store, organise, share, and access information from any device.
EA/PA Courses
Microsoft Teams
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft Teams to set up and start meetings, send messages, collaborate on…
Microsoft Office Courses
Outlook
This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views…
Touch Typing Courses
Typaz
In just 25 hours speeds of 20-40+ words per minute are perfectly achievable, even if you have little prior experience. Comprising 10 lessons, you’ll also…
Microsoft Office Courses
Word
Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment,…
Elective Courses
In addition to the core courses, you also choose two additional elective courses. Below is a list of recommended courses but there is a wider list available. Please speak to a Course Advisor for full details of how best to tailor this Diploma to your requirements.
Touch Typing Courses
Audio Transcription Level 1
Audio Transcription is a valuable skill, with applications in many industry sectors. This audio typing course will teach you how to operate audio transcribing equipment…
Communication Courses
Effective Business Communication
This excellent course will raise your game when it comes to business communication skills, which is often top of the list of qualities demanded by…
Microsoft Office
Excel Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven…
General Office Skills Courses
Google Docs
Google Docs is the online word-processing application that forms part of Google’s G-suite, which is used by organisations all over the world.
Personal Development Courses
Health and Safety Essentials
This is a flexible study course, so you’ll have the freedom to study whenever suits you. The interactive e-learning system makes this an extremely accessible…
Medical Secretary Courses & Diplomas
Medical Audio Transcription
Our comprehensive Medical Audio Transcription training covers the transcription of medical documentation used when working in a medical administration role in hospitals, GP practices and…
Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneDrive
In this course, you will learn how to use the core features of Microsoft OneDrive to organise documents, import files and folders, and share documents…
Microsoft Word Courses
Microsoft Word Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more.
General Office Skills Courses
Personal Computer Essentials
In this course, you’ll learn the components and basic operation of the personal computer, covering hardware and software components, application software, and file management.
General Office Skills Courses
Successful Meetings and Minutes
If you work as a Secretary, Administrator, PA, EA or Office Manager for instance, your role may involve taking notes or minutes at meetings.
General Office Skills Courses
Zoom
This course will show you how to use the essential features of this popular video-conferencing platform to bolster your skillset for today’s business environment.
Pre-Requisites There are no pre-requisites for this diploma.
Finance Options Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Career Path Once your training is completed, you can look to apply for roles working as a Medical Administrator or Medical Secretary. From there, you could work towards becoming a Practice Manager or Team Supervisor.
Your Healthcare Breakthrough Starts Here
Facing redundancy? Looking for a career change? Simply after better opportunities? Whatever your situation, healthcare offers remarkable stability and always needs good administrators. The NHS employs thousands in these positions, with private practices creating more opportunities across the UK.
Discover how 225 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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