Business Studies
National Diploma: Medical Secretary N4-N6
Duration
6 Months Per Level | 18 Months N4-N6 - 3 Semesters
Netted
N4-N6
National Diploma: Medical Secretary N4-N6
A medical secretary is an important member of staff in health care facilities like hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices who performs administrative and supportive functions. In addition to having administrative skills, medical secretaries should have knowledge of medical terminology and be familiar with various medical procedures and business practices.
Admission Requirements
- For N4: A Senior Certificate; or an appropriate National Certificate: N3: or National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- For N5: A National Certificate: N4: Medical Secretary, or an equivalent qualification.
- For N6: A National Certificate: N5: Medical Secretary, or an equivalent qualification.
Career Fields
With this qualification successful learners could pursue a career in:
- Health Care Centres
- Therapist's Room
Curriculum
| NATIONAL CERTIFICATE N4 | NATIONAL CERTIFICATE N5 | NATIONAL CERTIFICATE N6 |
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| In order to qualify for a diploma in Medical Secretary, a candidate must pass Information Processing N6. |
Certification
A student will qualify for a National diploma under this School, only after completing 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training period spent in an environment relevant to the qualification.
Certificates are awarded by the DHET and the QCTO. All qualifications are nationally recognized by industries and universities
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