( previous known as Level 3 Diploma in Medical Secretary )
The candidate must achieve a minimum of 52 credits overall by
completing Units 1-5 plus 220 and 224
The table below provides information about the combination of units which are mandatory and optional in order to achieve the full Level 3 Diploma in Medical Administration.
City & Guilds Unit Number & Reference |
Unit Title | Mandatory or Optional for full qualification & type |
Number of Credits (Value) |
---|---|---|---|
5519-220 | Medical Terminology (“Level 2”) | External Examination |
6 |
Unit 8 |
Work Experience in a Medical Environment | Portfolio of Evidence |
5 |
Unit 1 |
Medical Administration | Mandatory – Assignment |
8 |
Unit 2 |
Managing Communication in a Medical Environment | Mandatory – Assignment |
7 |
Unit 3 |
Medical Word Processing | Mandatory – Assignment |
9 |
Unit 4 5519-334 |
Production of Medical Documents from Recorded Speech | Mandatory – Assignment |
9 |
Unit 5 |
Medical Principles for the Administrator | Mandatory – External Examination |
9 |


This course is delivered online with the support of a personal tutor.
Each Unit is made up of a number of modules, when all modules for a Unit are complete there is either an assignment to complete or an examination.
Unit 220 are held in February, June and November.
Unit 335 are held in June and December.
Unit 8 ( 224 ) requires a portfolio of evidence to be produced.
The remaining Units are assessed by Assignments which can be completed at any time.
For further details, to request a visit to discuss the training please contact:
Clare Godfrey clare.godfrey@pvt.org.uk or 0800 7999 148