Medical Administrator - Level 3

Type: Business administration and data

Qualification: Level 3. Level 2 AMSPAR Award in Medical Terminology for Non-clinical Professionals

Course duration: 16 months 

Intakes: May, September and January 

Assessment type: Knowledge test, portfolio-based interview and project presentation

Provider: Damar Training

Where will I study?

Online, with a minimum of 6 hours per week off the job study time.

Why study this course?

You will gain new knowledge and skills, such as:

  • Understanding stakeholders
  • Relevant laws and regulation
  • Policies and processes
  • How to use IT packages
  • How to produce accurate documents and records
  • Decision making- Influencing and communication skills
  • Effective planning and organisation
  • Project management

Through the Mediterm Level 2 Award you will learn:

  • The structure and meaning of medical word parts
  • Medical terminology relating to the human body
  • Medical terminology relating to medical specialities
  • The meaning of pharmaceutical abbreviations

The Medical Administrator comprises Business Administrator with AMSPAR as an additional qualification. Upon completion of the Business Administrator modules, learners will start their AMSPAR.

Modules

9 Business Administrator + 5 AMSPAR modules including:

  • Basics of medical terminology
  • Common roots, prefixes and suffixes
  • Anatomy & physiology of the body systems
  • Prescription writing and abbreviations
  • Medical specialities and personnel

Who is this apprenticeship aimed at?

You will need to be working in an administrative role, and must not hold an existing Level 3 qualification or above in the same subject.