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A medical secretary is responsible for ensuring that a doctor's office runs smoothly so that patients receive the best possible care. A medical secretary must understand office organisation and standard procedures to provide this secretarial support. They should also be able to use medical terminologies fluently. This Office Admin and Reception Skills will teach you about the medical secretarial profession and the skills needed to do the job successfully.
This coursewill teach you about the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary. You will also learn various medical secretary skills, including an effective filing system, medical transcription, medical writing, maintaining medical records, an appointment system, and more. Furthermore, this comprehensive Office Admin and Reception Skills will teach you the critical concepts of patient confidentiality and other legal aspects of the healthcare industry.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, learner will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of the National Health Service.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary.
Know how to organise schedules and manage appointment systems.
Gain a clear understanding of the Law, Ethics and Medicine.
Gain a thorough understanding of the effective filing system in medical offices.
Familiarise yourself with the concept of patient confidentiality and its dos and don'ts.
Become skilled at controlling and ordering stocks and supplies.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Medical Terminology and Clinical Aspects.
Know the importance of health and safety in the healthcare sector.
Have a solid understanding of Complementary Medicine
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Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.
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Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills developed by industry experts.
MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.
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Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills Course.
**Courses are included in this Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills Bundle Course
Course 01: Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills
Course 02: Communication Skills Course
Course 03: Level 4 Time Management Course
Course 04: Level 5 Negotiation Skills Course
Course 05: Level 5 Report Writing Course
Course 06: Level 4 Copy Writing Course
Course 07: Level 2 Customer Service
Course 08: Level 1 Certificate in Well-being
Course 09: Mental Health Support Worker
Course 10: Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
***Others Included of Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills Bundle Course
Free 10 PDF Certificate
Access to Content - Lifetime
Exam Fee - Totally Free
Free Retake Exam
[ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course ]
Detailed course curriculum of the Office Admin and Reception Skills:
Module 1: The National Health Service
History
Structure of the NHS
The NHS Plan
Resource Allocation
Delivering Care
Mental Health Services
Public Health
The NHS, the Regions and Devolution
Module 2: Patient (Customer) Care
The Medical Receptionist
Putting Patient First
Complaints Within the Health Service
The Complaints Procedure
Patient and Public Involvement
Patient's Rights
Access to Health Care
Total Quality in Medical Practice
Customer Care: Involving Patients and the Public
Module 3: Communication
Report Writing
Electronic Mail & Mobile Phones: Text Messages
Telephone Skills
People Skills - Face to Face
Meeting
Performance Review & Counselling
The Practice Leaflet & Hospital Information Leaflets
Networking
Module 4: Law, Ethics and Medicine
Medical Ethics and Etiquette
Doctor's Duties
Patient's Right
The Regulatory Bodies and Their Role
Legal Aspects
Certification
Health and Safety at Work
Module 5: Health & Safety in a Clinical Environment
First Aid at Work
Hazardous Substances
The NHS National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
Hepatitis & AIDS
Fire Precautions
Clinical Risk Management
Coping With Aggression & Violence
Module 6: Practical Reception Skills in General Practice
Record Keeping and General Administration
Information Technology
Module 7: The Hospital Service
The Patient's Route Through the Hospital
Outpatient Appointments
Admissions from the Waiting List
Accident and Emergency Admissions
Home From Hospital Support
Day Cases and Ward Attendees
Hospital Team
Clinical Audit
Star Ratings
What is a Medical Record?
Cases Notes
Master Index
Filing Room or Records Library
Medical Records Procedure for Departments
Retention of Records
Destruction of Medical Records
The Role of the Secretary in the Hospital
Module 8: Private Medicine
Private Clinic or Hospital
The Secretary In Private Practice
Module 9: Forms, Fees and Finances in General Practises
Contracting
Finance
Practice Income
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Module 10: Using Information Technology
Computers in General Practice
Electronic Medicine
Computers in Hospitals
Maintaining Security
Module 11: Medical Terminology and Clinical Aspects
Pathology and X-ray Examinations
Prescribing and Drugs
Nurse Prescribing
New Developments in Pharmacy
Module 12: Audit, Health Economics and Ensuring Quality for the Medical Receptionist and Secretary
Audit
Health Economics and Cost-effective Medicine
Private Finance Initiative
Clinical Governance
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS)
National Service Framework (NSF)
Patient Surveys
Module 13: Complementary Medicine
Acupuncture
Alexander Technique
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic
Homoeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Hypnotherapy
Osteopathy
Reflexology
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***Communication Skills Course***
Module 01: Introduction to Communication
Module 02: The Communication Skills
Module 03: Different Types of Communication
Module 04: Different Methods of Communication
Module 05: Styles of Communication
Module 06: Barriers to Communication
Module 07: Assessing Communication Competence: Relevant Criteria
Module 08: Seven Actions for Effective Communication
Module 09: Do's and Don'ts of Effective Communication
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***Level 4 Time Management Course***
Module 1: Basics of Time Management
Module 2: Prioritise Your Time
Module 3: Organise Your Time
Module 4: Using Your Time Efficiently
Module 5: Time Management in the Workplace
Module 6: Time Management For Students
Module 7: Time Management Software
Module 8: Create a Value-Based Time Management Plan
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***Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing***
Module 01: An Overview of Proofreading
Module 02: Use of the Style Guide
Module 03: Spelling and Grammar
Module 04: Paper-based Proofreading
Module 05: On the Screen Proofreading
Module 06: Basics of Copy Editing
Module 07: Copy Editing - the Use of Language
Module 08: Copy Editing - Checking Accuracy and Facts
Module 09: Copy Editing - Legal Checks
Module 10: Career Development
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***Level 5 Negotiation Skills Course***
Module 01: An Overview of Negotiation
Module 02: How to Prepare For Negotiations
Module 03: The Process of Negotiation
Module 04: Ways of Developing Persuasion & Influencing Skills
Module 05: Ways of Developing Communication Skills
Module 06: How to Develop Active Listening Skills
Module 07: Comprehending Body Language
Module 08: Assertiveness and Self Confidence
Module 09: Managing Anger
Module 10: Managing Stress
Module 11: Negotiation Tactics to Closing a Better Deal
Module 12: Ways of Overcoming Sales Objections
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***Level 5 Report Writing Course***
Module 01: Introduction to Report Writing
Module 02: The Basics of Business Report Writing
Module 03: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-1): Preparation & Planning
Module 04: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-2): Collecting and Handling Information
Module 05: The Practical Side of Report Writing (Part-3): Writing and Revising Report
Module 06: The Creative Side of Report Writing (Part -1): A Style Guide to Good Report Writing
Module 07: The Creative Side of Report Writing (Part -2): Improving the Presentation of Your Report
Module 08: Developing Research Skills
Module 09: Developing Creativity & Innovation
Module 10: Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Module 11: Interpersonal Skill Development
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***Level 2 Customer Service***
Module 1: Introduction to Customer Service
Module 2: Understanding the Organisation
Module 3: Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service
Module 4: Communication in the Customer Service Role
Module 5: Understand Customers
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***Level 1 Certificate in Well-being***
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***Mental Health Support Worker***
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***Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support***
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Assessment Method
After completing each module of the Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification.
Certification
After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.
Office Admin and Reception Skills is ideal for Health Care Professionals who work and will be working in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
There are no specific requirements for this Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.
Students who intend to enrol in this Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills must meet the following requirements:
Good command of the English language
Must be vivacious and self-driven
Basic computer knowledge
A minimum of 16 years of age is required
After completing this Receptionist : Office Admin and Reception Skills, you will have developed a set of skills necessary for career advancement and will be able to pursue a variety of job opportunities, including -
Medical Receptionist
Medical Secretary
Healthcare Administrator
GP Receptionist
Patient Coordinator
Certificate of completion
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