( previous known as Level 3 Diploma in Medical Secretary )
The candidate must achieve a minimum of 76 credits overall.
The table below provides information about the combination of units:
| C&G Unit Number | Unit Title | Level | Credits | Assessment method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | Manage personal and professional development | 3 |
3 |
Assignment |
| 360 | Medical administration | 3 | 8 | Assignment |
| 361 | Managing communication in a medical environment | 3 | 7 | Assignment |
| 362 | Medical word processing | 3 | 9 | Assignment |
| 363 | Production of medical documents from recorded speech | 3 | 9 | Assignment |
| 364 | Medical principles for the administrator | 3 | 9 | Exam |
| 308 | Monitor information systems | 3 | 8 | Portfolio |
| 202 | Produce business documents | 2 | 3 | Portfolio |
| 204 | Store and retrieve data | 2 | 4 | Portfolio |
| 223 | Buddy a colleague | 2 | 3 | Portfolio |
| Plus option 1 | ||||
| 269 | Work experience in a medical environment | 2 | 5 | Portfolio |
| 268 | Working in the NHS | 2 | 9 | Exam |
| Or option 2 | ||||
| 265 | Medical Terminology | 2 | 6 | Exam |
| 268 | Working in the NHS | 2 | 9 | Exam |
This course is delivered online with the support of a personal tutor.
Each Unit is made up of a number of modules, when all modules for a Unit are complete there is either an assignment to complete or an examination.
Unit 265 are held in February, June and November.
Unit 364 are held in June and December.
Unit 8 ( 269 ) requires a portfolio of evidence to be produced.
The remaining Units are assessed by Assignments which can be completed at any time.
