- Gain a nationally recognised secretarial qualification
- Study in London or Manchester
- Some modules are be available via distance learning
- Start any time – there are no term dates or timetables
- Study daytimes, evenings, Saturdays or a mixture
- Get exemptions for skills you already have
- Qualify in as little as 6 weeks or take up to a year
- Pay in instalments or when you enrol
Get to know how a medical department functions and learn all the skills needed to work as a key member of a medical administrative team.
By the end of the Medical Office Diploma, you’ll be more familiar with medical terminology, and will be able to show your future employers that you know your way around Microsoft Office.
What’s Covered?
The Medical Office Diploma consists of 7 core modules:
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Word Processing
- Touch Typing
- Effective Business Communication
- Microsoft Word (choice of levels)
- Microsoft Excel (choice of levels)
- Microsoft Outlook
You will then choose 3 elective subjects from our full list of courses.
At the end of the course, students leave with the key skills required to be able to excel in future roles in the medical administration sector.
Plus, as it’s a Pitman Training diploma qualification, it carries real weight on your CV.
Who Should Take This Course?
If you would like to work in admin in the medical sector but currently have no proven skills, this is the course for you.
It’s also suitable for those already working in this field but would like to have a professional qualification to prove their ability to future employers.
Essentially, you can join this course whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced administrator.
How Do We Train?
Our training is really flexible – you can start the Medical Office Diploma at any time, and you can study during the day, evenings, Saturdays or a mixture of these – it’s up to you.
All of our courses are self-paced, and you’ll enjoy studying at our training centres in London’s Notting Hill and High Holborn, or in Central Manchester where our friendly, knowledgeable trainers will support you should you have any questions as you work through the course.
If you can’t get to one of our training centres, some modules are available to study from home via distance learning.
At the end of each module you’ll take an exam and when you’ve passed, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Pitman Training diploma.
How Long Does It Take?
Some students will complete the Medical Office Diploma in as little as 6 weeks, but you do have up to a year to finish the course.
The course duration all depends on how often you come in to study, depending on your work or personal commitments.
Other Medical Courses
There are a wide range of medical courses available to study at Pitman Training in London’s Notting Hill and Holborn, and Central Manchester.
You can study single subjects, or one of our coveted diploma programmes:
- The Medical Secretary – An Introduction
- Medical Secretary Diploma
- Medical Receptionist Diploma
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Word Processing
- Medical Audio Transcription
Not sure which Medical Secretarial course is for you?
Just contact our Course Advisors by phone or email, and they’ll assess your skills and career aspirations and advise you which courses are suitable for you.
About Us
Holborn Training run 3 of the most successful Pitman Training centres in Holborn, Notting Hill and Manchester under franchise.
Our purpose is to change lives and build futures, and we think of ourselves as providing career building learning solutions for individuals, rather than simply providing courses.
We’ve been running the 3 centres since 2004, and the training team and Course Advisors have helped thousands of people gain the skills they need to either start a career or earn a promotion at work.
Why not send us a quick email and find out how we can help you?
