HNC Administration and IT with PDA in Medical Administration

HNC - Glasgow Clyde College

Course overview

This HNC Administration and IT with PDA in Medical Administration course can help you advance your career in NHS administration by preparing you for promoted roles. This one-year HNC equips you for a variety of sectors and career opportunities. You’ll explore the essentials of office administration, including spreadsheets, presentations, and financial transactions, while also gaining insights into IT in business and an introduction to HR management.

Course description

During HNC Administration and IT with PDA in Medical Administration you'll learn:

General practice medical administration
Hospital patient administration
Medical terminology for administration staff
IT (word processing, databases, spreadsheets, presentation applications)
Office administration
Digital technologies for administrators
Personal development planning
Financial accounting
Communication
Work Placement (medical)
Graded unit exam.

If you wish to study this course on a part-time basis please indicate this clearly at the start of the Personal Statement section of the application form.

Entry requirements

One Higher pass at band A-C in a relevant * academic subject and a selection of National 5 units or equivalent or

Relevant Foundation Apprenticeship qualification
NQ in Medical Administration or NQ Advanced Business Administration with Human Resource Management or an NQ in Administration
Applications are welcome from those without formal qualifications but who have relevant life and/or work experience
ESOL entry requirements - If English is not your first language you should have a minimum ESOL Higher.

* Relevant academic subjects include Art, English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Physical Education or a Science subject.

Entry requirement equivalency table

If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.