Mayo College of Further Education & Training (Castlebar Campus) Office Admin Medical & Legal

Course Aim

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. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration. All students complete a 2 week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.

Course Content
Word Processing
Audio Transcription
Text Production
Work Experience
Customer Service or Communications
Information and Administration
Bookkeeping – Manual and Computerised
Payroll – Manual and Computerised
Legal Practice and Procedures
Medical Terminology

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
• A QQI/FETAC Level 4 qualification
• Mature students (age 23+) welcome
• Interview