Medical Secretary

A Medical Secretary is usually the 'face' of the practice and the first person a patient sees when arriving for their appointment. Medical Secretaries have the very important job of making sure the practice is in good running order and that everything runs smoothly and effectively. A Medical Secretary will need to learn medical terminology and have a basic understanding of the different procedures. This programme is a National N Diploma

Career Opportunities:

-Medical Office Administrative Assistant

-Medical Practice Manager

-Medical Stenographer

-Medical Transcriptionist

-Pathology Secretary

-Patient Care Secretary

1) National Certificate (Matric) or its equivalent qualification with a pass in the following subject:

English Language level 3 (40% above)
Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy level 3 (40% above) Economics level 3 (40% above)
Any of the following: Accounting level 3 (40% above) Business Studies level 3 (40% above)

DIRECT ADMISSION INTO:
N5 level: Have successfully passed N4 in the same field of studies
N6 level: Have successfully passed N5 in the same field of studies