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Diploma in Medical Secretary
time6-10hrs
timebeginner level
Are you curious about the requirements for becoming a medical secretary? This course introduces you to the profession’s job profile, qualities required and responsibilities. We explore the filing systems used in medical offices and establish the importance of medical record-keeping. We explain the jargon and terminology used in medicine before outlining the role of information technology in protecting patients’ confidentiality.
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Diploma in Medical Secretary
Master the administrative skills you need to work as a medical secretary in this free online healthcare support course.
Are you curious about the requirements for becoming a medical secretary? This course introduces you to the profession’s job profile, qualities required and responsibilities. We explore the filing systems used in medical offices and establish the importance of medical record-keeping. We explain the jargon and terminology used in medicine before outlining the role of information technology in protecting patients’ confidentiality.
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Module 1
6 Lessons
Medical Secretary Role and Healthcare Industry
In this module, you will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of a medical secretary in a medical office as well as the establishments you can work in as a medical secretary. Thereafter, you will learn about filling systems, their importance and the important strategies you can use to schedule appointments effectively.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Introduction, Job Role and Responsibilities
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3.How to Manage Appointment Scheduling
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4.Filing Systems in Medical Offices
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5.Patient Confidentiality in the Healthcare Industry
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6.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
7 Lessons
Medical Record Management and IT in Healthcare
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Module 3
6 Lessons
Health, Safety and Communication in Medical Office
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Module 4
5 Lessons
Medical Ethics, Billing and Career Prospects
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Module 5
1 Lessons
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