Enterprise and Commerce
HNC Administration and IT
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Duration 41 weeks
Start date
Aug 2023
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Course overview
This course prepares you for an administrative role in any modern office environment. However, the specialised units in GP Administration, Hospital Administration and Patient Administration it is particularly relevant to the Health and Social Care Sector, providing candidates with the competencies required to carry out administrative roles, at the intermediate/senior level, within a medical environment for both private and public sector organisations.
Throughout the course you will develop:
- technical and administrative knowledge relevant to current administrative practice
- personal effectiveness
- communication and presentation techniques
- awareness of professional issues such as legal, data management and ethical considerations
- interpersonal skills relevant to a medical administrative role
- study and research skills
What you will learn
You will develop ICT skills relevant to a modern office environment as well as becoming with familiar with the administrative requirements of an organisation. Subjects include
- IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications
- IT in Business: Spreadsheets
- IT in Business: Databases
- Legal Protection of Patient Data
- Digital Technologies for Administrators
- Recording Financial Transactions
- Personal Development Planning
- Communication: Business Communication
- Administration and Information Technology: Graded Unit 1
How the course is assessed
- Ongoing - throughout the course
- Administration Graded Unit has end-of-unit closed book assessment
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Minimum of Two relevant Highers at Grade C or above PLUS a minimum of four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects, these must include English or Maths (equivalent) and IT based subjects; other subjects may include Business related subjects, Social and Science based subjects; OR
- Any relevant National Certificate Group Award at SCQF level 5 or 6; OR
- SVQ Business Administration Level 3.; OR
- Any relevant level 6 Medical Administration qualification
Candidates will be considered on an individual basis
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You may be required to attend a group and/or individual interview and/or a skills check
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HND Administration & IT
- Units within the HNC have been mapped to the Institute of Health Record and Information Management (IHRIM) Certificate. Further information on the IHRIM qualification is available from the IHRIM website: www.ihrim.co.uk
- More information on progression routes can be found on the Pathways website
Career options
Medical administration posts in both the public and private sector
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Receptionist
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 28/08/23 | 41 Weeks |
