Medical Administration

City & Guilds and the Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR) are now jointly delivering the following professional qualifications for medical administrative staff:

• Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology
• Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology
• Level 2 Intermediate Diploma in Medical Reception
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma for Medical Secretaries
• Level 5 Diploma/Certificate in Primary Care Management.

To help you with this transition we have produced a welcome pack (pdf.0.77mb) to outine what, if any changes this may mean for you and your current procedures. This also includes information about centre and qualification approval for new and existing centres.

For the initial accreditation of these qualifications we have kept to the same structure currently used by AMSPAR, however there may be changes in how you register or claim certification, if there are we have highlighted these.  We understand this transition period may cause you some stress but we are here to help. In the welcome pack we have listed contact details for you if you have any problems/concerns.

Lastly, please look out for our City & Guilds/AMSPAR events taking place in September/October 2008.  You will need to register for updates to receive information on these. You can also find information about how to register for updates in the welcome pack.

AMSPAR continues to offer membership services and student benefits. Contact AMSPAR for further information.