Further Details
Learning these skills
is easy with Pitman Training. Our tried and trusted methods
are the best available and are designed for speedy results.
You work at your own pace
in our comfortable premises, helped by experienced tutors as required. The
atmosphere is relaxed and non-competitive.
You choose your own hours,
working when it suits you and keep the reference books and training manuals
when the course is over.
The subjects covered are
shown below. Together, they will equip you to start a secretarial career with
complete confidence.
On completion of your
final exams, you will receive a Pitman Training Diploma that
is recognised nationally and internationally by employers.
Invest in yourself
Acquiring these vital
business skills and your Pitman Training Diploma to prove
it will repay the cost in improved employment opportunities and job advancement
potential. What better investment in your own future?
The sooner you start,
the sooner you will benefit.
Why Pitman Training?
No-one has helped more
people gain valuable business skills than Pitman Training.
That unbeatable experience is your guarantee of success.
Our teaching methods are
proven; our course materials are the best of their kind.
There are no hidden costs.
The Diploma package includes certification fees and all training.
A Pitman Training
Diploma is an industry standard; your passport to a better career.
Designed for individuals who wish to gain essential office and computer
skills in order to pursue a career in the medical field.
Core Subjects
Keyboard Skills
Learn how to touch type
accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. This will help to reduce
the risk of RSI (repetitive strain injury).
Keyboard Speed
Development
Develop your typing speed
to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations.
A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70wpm.
Audio Transcription
Learn to type from audio
dictation a variety of correspondence eg memo, reports
and letters.
Effective Business
Communication
Learn to communicate effectively
in business - via letter, email, telephone and personal presentations. This
will cover correct use of grammar, punctuation, principles of letter writing
(using positive words and avoiding jargon) etiquette and different types of
letters eg complaints, apologies, thank you and
circular. It also includes CV writing.
Microsoft Word
Proficient
Introductory and intermediate word processing skills to a good employable
standard.
This course will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce
tables, insert pictures and much more.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to share, manage
and schedule information electronically. Covers the use
of email, electronic calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments, creating
and assigning tasks, creating address lists.
Medical Secretary
- Introduction
Develop medical secretarial
skills to include terminology covering a whole range of medical specialisms,
within a hospital or GP practice, using an AMSPAR* approved course. (*Association
of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers and Receptionists)
Medical Audio
Transcription
Learn to accurately transcribe
medical terminology from audio dictation.
Teeline or Pitman
2000
Learn the complete theory
of either shorthand system. This will enable you to take notes at speed of
up to 70wpm.
Recommended
Electives - choose 2
Microsoft Word
Expert
Learn advanced word processing skills including mailmerge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating
an index and table of contents to mention just a few.
Windows Operating
System
This course is for complete
beginners and will teach basic computer skills from using a mouse to file
management; using the internet and email, creating and printing a document
in WordPad.
Internet Skills
Learn the main principles
of using the internet, become familiar with Internet Explorer, learn search techniques and how to send an email using Outlook
Express.
Keyboard Speed Development
Develop your typing speed
to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations.
A number of stages are available, taking you up to a speed of 70wpm.
RSA/OCR Exams
These are widely recognised
qualifications in the IT ans secretarial field and
are required by some organisations as proof of competence.
Guide price
Credit Options are available including interest free options |
