Gain practical medical secretarial skills online, earn an ICOES-accredited certificate, and step into healthcare administration roles.
Gain practical medical secretarial skills online, earn an ICOES-accredited certificate, and step into healthcare administration roles.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
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Topic 1Role of a ReceptionistTopic 2Medical Reception Service SkillsTopic 3Time Management, Ethics and ProfessionalismTopic 4Maintain Patient RecordsTopic 5Understanding MedicareTopic 6Effective Business CommunicationTopic 7Introduction to Microsoft WordTopic 8Workplace Health and SafetyTopic 9First Aid and Medical EmergenciesTopic 10Customer Relationship ManagementTopic 11Scope and Nature of Medical TerminologyTopic 12Anatomical Terms and StructuresTopic 13Medical Equipment and ProceduresTopic 14Pharmacological TerminologyTopic 15Musculoskeletal SystemTopic 16Cardiovascular, Lymphatic and Immune SystemTopic 17Respiratory and Reproductive SystemsTopic 18Digestive and Excretory SystemsTopic 19The SkinTopic 20Nervous and Sensory SystemsTopic 21Introduction to Medical TranscriptionTopic 22Tools of the TradeTopic 23Understanding Medical RecordsTopic 24Listening CarefullyTopic 25Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation StyleTopic 26Medical Terminology and SpellingTopic 27Report Formatting and Word ProcessingTopic 28Checking Your WorkTopic 29Classification Systems, and Discharge and Death SummariesTopic 30Infections, Blood, and CellsTopic 31The Nuts and Bolts of Working as an MTTopic 1Introduction to MedtechWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
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Upon successfully completing your course, you'll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, recognised by employers.
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion, allowing you to share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Access unlimited support from industry expert tutors during business hours via phone and email throughout your learning journey.
As a MedTech Partner, The Career Academy provides students with access to Medtech Evolution software, updated course content, and the latest MedTech functions, tips, and tricks to get ahead in the profession.
Upon enrolment, gain instant access to the Career Centre including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips and resources, interview preparation tips, LinkedIn profile review, and personalised career planning.
Study entirely online at your own pace with 24/7 course access and no exams, fitting your studies around your personal schedule.
Get free access to over 50 eBook titles from the CCH eBook Library to enhance your learning and knowledge.
Optional upgrades include printed course materials, a stationery pack, a professional academic transcript, and a hard copy certificate upon completion.
Free access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance learning and knowledge.
The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
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This Advanced Certificate in Medical Secretary covers the core skills healthcare administration employers look for. Students learn medical terminology, patient record management, billing processes, clinical correspondence, and practice software, including hands-on access to Medtech Evolution, used across Australian medical practices.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course suits people new to healthcare administration and those already working in a medical setting who want to formalise their skills. No prior experience is required. Study entirely online at your own pace, with 6 months access and around 250 hours of learning.
On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, a digital credential verifiable through SEEK Pass, and CPD credits towards ongoing professional development.
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Last updated: July 2026