National Certificate: N6 Medical Secretary

Take your career as a medical secretary or medical office receptionist to the next level with the National Certificate: N6 Medical Secretary course. This program focuses on refining your skills for success in the medical office environment. Studying this course is an excellent choice if you have completed the N5-level course and:

• Seek to develop your medical office administration skills.
• Aspire to work towards your National N6 Diploma.

Have plans to pursue university-level education in the future. Expand your expertise and unlock new opportunities in the dynamic medical administration field.

EN6044-04

• N6 – accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
• SAQA ID: 67002
• 60 credits

12 months

N5

• Office Practice N6
• Medical Practice N6
• Information Processing N6
• Computer Practice N4

Students are required to complete the following:

• 3 assignments per subject
• 1 exam per subject

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Medical Secretary from the DHET.
After students have completed this course, and submitted proof that they have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma (360 credits) from the DHET.

Please note: In order to qualify for a National Diploma, students must pass Information Processing N6.

N courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be admitted to write the national examination at an approved venue. Read our N4-N6 Exam letter for information on writing the exams.