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Practice Staff Training Course

09 June 2011
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Course Summary

This training course is specifically designed for existing reception, secretary and administrative staff in general practice who wish to consolidate and update existing skills. The course will also enable participants to deal more effectively, in their role of receptionist/secretary/administrator with the rapidly changing environment in which general practice operates.

UPCOMING DATES Friday/Saturday, 9th/10th March, 2012
Friday/Saturday, 30th/31st March, 2012
REGISTRATION Contact Margaret Cunnane, email: margaret.cunnane@icgp.ie or tel: 01 6763705
DURATION The course is run over two weekends, not consecutive weekends, half day on a Friday, full day on Saturday
DELIVERY Lectures, workshops and online discussions
ACCREDITATION N/A
FEE Member Fee - €1,000; or an early bird fee of €900 if the completed application form and course fee are received on/before Friday, 24 February 2012
CONTACT margaret.cunnane@icgp.ie or tel: 01 6763705

Who can Apply?

This course is open to experienced practice secretaries, receptionists, and administrators who wish to consolidate and update existing skills.

Course Content

  • General Practice - an Overview
  • The Role of Practice Receptionist/Secretary
  • The Management of Patient Access - A Systems Approach
  • Practice Finance
  • Marketing Practice Services
  • State Schemes
  • Interpersonal Communication in the Practice
  • IT Applications for Reception/Administrative Staff
  • Health and Safety

Please review the ICGP Course Terms and Conditions