Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

Office Administration - Medical / Legal Secretarial 5M1997

This one-year Office Administration - Medical / Legal Secretarial course provides an excellent opportunity for students to specialise in the field of Medical Secretary whilst also providing a grounding in the area of Business. During this course learners with develop a comprehensive training in modern office skills, acquiring practical skills & competencies to work in the Health Sector. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

COURSE CONTENT
  • Information & Administration 5N1389

  • Text Production 5N1422

  • Word Processing 5N1358

  • Communications 5N0690

  • Work Experience 5N1356

  • Legal Practice & Procedures 5N1394

  • Book-keeping Manual & Computerised 5N1354

  • Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977

  • Data Entry 4N1113

  • Medical Terminology 5N2428

  • Computer Applications 4N1112

Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is awarded in Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

CERTIFICATION
  • QQI Level 5 Award in Office Administration 5M1997
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  • Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
  • Pre admission guidance meeting
  • Mature applicants welcome
Fees

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

PROGRESSION

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.

Career Opportunities include: Graduates who successfully complete this course may gain employment in modern offices as a Secretary, Receptionist, Typist, Personal Assistant (PA) or Office Administrator

3rd Level Progression Examples:

Atlantic Technological Institute

  • Business information System

  • Commerce (global Experience)-Math's Req

  • Law and Business-Math's Req

  • Law (BCL)

  • Law (BCL And Human Rights

  • Law And Taxation - Math's Req

  • Business Studies in International Hotel Management

  • Business (Level 6)

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Finance

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

Adult and Part time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of Adult Education & Training part-time courses at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).

PLEASE NOTE

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://apply.gti.ie/ajax