Diploma in Medical Secretary

Courses / Administration
Become a qualified medical secretary & work in a medical practice or department
This course will teach you all the vital skills you need to work in a medial environment. You’ll learn about medical terminology, medical transcription, plus how to create and maintain a professional medical office or department. Covering everything from creating and managing healthcare records to preparing medical reports in excel, with this course you’ll find just how valuable it is when it comes to opening doors in the medical profession.

Students rate us 4.8 out of 5 stars

Here at The Career Academy we value every student experience. Study with us and find out for yourself!

100% Online Delivery

Get instant access

Plus receive unlimited tutor support via phone & email from experienced professionals.

Duration & Course Level

~250 Hours | 6 Months Access

Study in your own time, at your own pace. Students generally complete one module per-week.

Get Qualified & Earn More

Obtain Your Dream Career

Be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

Industry Recognised

How you'll benefit

  • Get qualified as a medical secretary and gain employment in a medical environment.
  • Understand medical terminology and abbreviations.
  • Gain a professional certificate recognised by employers.
  • Work with an experienced tutors and other students to successfully complete your course.
  • Increase your chances of a new job or promotion.
  • Get your foot through the door as a medical professional.
  • This course has been accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES), which guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation.
  • Note: There is no extensions available for the Medical Transcription portion of this Diploma

Course Modules

  1. Scope and Nature of Medical Terminology
  2. Anatomical Terms and Structures
  3. Medical Equipment and Procedures
  4. Pharmacological Terminology
  5. Musculoskeletal System
  6. Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune System
  7. Respiratory and Reproductive Systems
  8. Digestive and Excretory Systems
  9. The Skin
  10. Nervous and Sensory Systems
  11. Certificate in Medical Terminology Assessment
  1. Role of a Receptionist
  2. Medical Reception Service Skills
  3. Time Management, Ethics and Professionalism
  4. Maintain Patient Records
  5. Effective Business Communication
  6. Introduction to Microsoft Word
  7. Using Microsoft Excel
  8. Workplace Health and Safety
  9. First Aid and Medical Emergencies
  10. Customer Relationship ManagementOptional:
  11. Introduction to Medtech Evolution
  1. Introduction to Medical Transcription
  2. Tools of the Trade
  3. Understanding Medical Records
  4. Listening Carefully
  5. Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation
  6. Style
  7. Medical Terminology and Spelling
  8. Report Formatting and Word Processing
  9. Checking Your Work
  10. Classification Systems, and Discharge and Death Summaries
  11. Infections, Blood, and Cells
  12. The Nuts and Bolts of Working as an MT

Why The Career Academy?

We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

Receive unlimited tutor support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

TCA Certificate

100% Money Back Guarantee

After enrolling, you’ll receive an 14-day cooling off period (or trial period). If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.

Get all the info you need

A Course Consultant will be in touch to provide you with all information you need.

They will also be able to help with any questions regarding your enrolment process, course fees or how online study works.

Your information is safe with us. By submitting this form, you agree to our Privacy Policy

Frequently Asked Questions​

There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. 

This course takes approximately 250 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Medical Receptionist.

Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

Watch this video to see how online learning works:

Scroll to Top