NPA Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) SCQF level 5

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) at SCQF level 5 has been designed to equip candidates with the skills required for success in current and future employment within the health sector or for progression to further academic qualifications.

This qualification is available through schools and colleges.

Qualification structure

Group Award code: G9WV 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5

NPA Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) at SCQF Level 5 (131 KB)

The NPA in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) consists of three mandatory Units taken from the validated NC in Administration (SCQF level 5).

  • Medical Terminology: An Introduction — F5AK11
  • Word Processing: Medical — F7KV11
  • Audio: Medical — F7KS11

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How to assess

The delivery of the NPA in Administration: Medical is at the discretion of individual centres. They may choose to deliver over a 120 hour period, during the day, evening or by infilling into existing classes, or a mixture of all of these.

Timetabling of the three Units would be at the discretion of individual centres. It is important that centres offer the Medical TerminologyUnit prior to the Word Processing and Audio Units as candidates will require this knowledge.

Assessment Support Packs have a critical role in ensuring that delivery of Units is linked to medical administration and admin-related situations allowing for integration of delivery and assessment where possible.

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Why study this qualification

It is envisaged that the NPA in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) will target the following groups:

  • school leavers
  • adult returners
  • employees wishing to enhance their qualifications
  • potential candidates looking for access to HN
  • as 'added value' to full-time candidates

Employment and progression

On successful completion of the NPA in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary), it is envisaged that employment could be gained in the health sector in one of the following roles:

  • Medical Secretary (hospital and GP)
  • Receptionist/Secretary (hospital and GP)

For candidates who are looking to progress in employment in the NHS, the NPA in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) is aimed at Band 2 staff who wish to progress into Band 3 Administrator/Support Secretary roles, particularly the Audio Typing and Word Processing Units.

Qualification structure

Group Award code: G9WV 45 (18 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5

NPA Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) at SCQF Level 5 (131 KB)

The NPA in Administration: Medical (Administrative Secretary) consists of three mandatory Units taken from the validated NC in Administration (SCQF level 5).

  • Medical Terminology: An Introduction — F5AK11
  • Word Processing: Medical — F7KV11
  • Audio: Medical — F7KS11

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