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National N Diploma: Medical Secretary

medical secretary

DURATION: 18 Months Theory & 18 months experiental training.
LEVEL: N4 – N6
INTAKES: January & June

A medical secretary must enjoy the medical fraternity, be strong in administrative functions and build good relationships with doctors, nurses and professionals in the medical industry. With these traits you are well on your way to a career as a Medical Secretary. The course attracts students with a passion for medicine, administration and patient care. It will groom you to work as front office reception at hospitals, clinics and doctor’s rooms, and be a liaison with all medical aids and medical sales representatives, often providing order to the busy schedules of medical professionals.

If you enjoy being the go-to person for all matters related to medical queries and administration and assisting patients with relevant information and support, then this career is for you.

What Subjects Will I be Taking?

  • N4: Office Practice, Information Processing, Medical Practice, Communication 
  • N5: Information Processing, Office Practice, Communication, Medical Practice 
  • N6: Information Processing, Office Practice, Communication, Medical Practice 

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Any of the following certificates will be accepted at registration:

    • National Senior Certificate/Grade 12
    • NCV Level 4 Certificate
    • ABET Level 4 Certificate

Examination Board, Certification & ICASS

External examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET). The examinations are National Examinations. Certificates are awarded by the Department of Higher Education & Training. (DHET). A student will only be allowed to write the final examinations upon completion of the Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and 80% class attendance.

TUITION FEES

2 SUBJECTS

3 SUBJECTS

4 SUBJECTS

Registration

700

750

700

Deposit

2500

3000

3500

Monthly

650 x 5 Months

700 x 5 Months

750 x 5 Months

Total

6450

7250

7950