NPA Administration: Medical Receptionist SCQF level 5

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Administration: Medical Receptionist at SCQF level 5 has been developed by SQA with the purpose of improving learners' skills in medical terminology and reception. This NPA is designed for individuals who are currently working in, or desire to work in, the health sector. Completion of the NPA may also provide learners with opportunities for progression either within the sector or to other SCQF level 5 or 6 qualifications.

This qualification is available through colleges.

Qualification structure

Group Award code: GA4C 45 (18 SCQF credit points)

NPA Administration: Medical Receptionist at SCQF Level 5 (185 KB)

Structure

The NPA in Administration: Medical Receptionist consists of three mandatory Units:

Medical Terminology — F5AK11
Medical Reception and Records — F5AJ11
Medical Administration — FF2E 10

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How to assess

Timetabling of the three Units would be at the discretion of individual centres. However, it would be recommended that Medical Terminology should be offered first, as reference is made to this in the other two Units.

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 of the two Units, Medical Administration and Medical Receptionist and Records, and assessment where possible.

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Why study this qualification

The NPA in Administration: Medical Receptionist is suitable for the following learners:

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

Access

There are no specific recommended entry requirements for this NPA. Entry will be at the discretion of the centre. However, it is recommended that candidates should have previous experience in Communication, Audio and Word Processing at level 4 or related work based experience.

Employment and progression

On successful completion of the NPA in Administration: Medical Receptionist, it is envisaged that employment could be gained in the health sector in one of the following areas:

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

For candidates who are looking to progress into employment in the NHS, this NPA 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: GA4C 45 (18 SCQF credit points)

NPA Administration: Medical Receptionist at SCQF Level 5 (185 KB)

Structure

The NPA in Administration: Medical Receptionist consists of three mandatory Units:

Medical Terminology — F5AK11
Medical Reception and Records — F5AJ11
Medical Administration — FF2E 10

Unit search