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Pitman Training Medical Secretarial Diploma

Course Title: Pitman Training Medical Secretarial Diploma (PTMDDP)Medical Secretary

Awarding Body: Pitman Training

Intended Audience:
This course is designed for individuals who wish to gain a range of secretarial, business and computer skills to fast-track them into a Medical Secretarial role.

Career Details:

Entry Requirements: Open Entry

Exemptions: Exemptions are granted by modules based on previous Pitman Training Certification.

Career Details
A medical secretary usually works in a hospital or medical office and is responsible for performing highly specialised secretarial duties that include scheduling appointments, billing patients, compiling medical charts and reports and handling correspondence. They may also assist doctors with writing reports, speeches and articles, arrange for patient hospitalisation, bill insurance companies and order supplies. If you hope to become a medical secretary you must not only possess a cornucopia of skills; but you must also have a knack for detail work and be a good communicator. A secretarial position within the medical profession is the best of both worlds for some - a responsible office job plus the satisfaction of being involved with people’s health and possibly even contact with patients. That’s why specialist Medical Secretarial jobs are very well regarded.

The Pitman Training Medical Secretary Diploma covers a comprehensive range of practical skills and information, essential for a secretary working in the medical profession. The course has short course approval from the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR).

“Choosing the Medical Secretarial Diploma was the bravest and best decision I have ever made. I am now employed as secretary to one of the Gastroenterologists at St Peter’s Hospital.”


Medical secretaries fulfil a crucial role as the link between doctor and patient, and for this reason are required to be tactful, discreet and, above all, sensitive. Of the greatest importance, however, is the secretary’s ability to successfully complete a complex array of administrative and technical tasks relating to the job, such as compiling confidential letters, typing reports for patient records and medical journals and ensuring the general flawless running of the office. Medical secretaries are also expected by employers in the healthcare sector to be proficient in medical terminology, medical audio-typing and medical word processing skills. Nationally recognised skills for medical secretaries are generally considered to be advantageous to any individual seeking employment in this sector.

The Pitman Training Medical Secretarial Diploma combines expert secretarial skills with a broad understanding of medical terminology, to enable individuals to apply for jobs within the healthcare sector.



Course Details
The skills required cover a wide range; from keyboard and typing speed; to total mastery of the most commonly used software; to knowledge of the necessary medical terminology. Shorthand is an additional option, if you wish.

Learning these skills is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods are the best available. You will work at your own pace in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. You choose your own hours and keep the reference materials when the course is over. On completion, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.

Core Modules
Computer Keyboard Skills
Keyboard Speed Development
Effective Business Communication or Business Document Production
Microsoft Word Proficient
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Audio Transcription
Medical Audio Transcription
Medical Secretary - An Introduction (minimum requirement - pass)

Recommended Electives – Choose 2
Microsoft Word Expert
Internet Skills
Introduction to Computers
Health & Safety Essentials
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Registration: All Year.

Duration: 11 weeks Full-time or 200 hours flexi study.

Cost: Contact us for more details

Further Study: Pitman Training Legal Secretarial or Executive PA Diplomas.
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