Medical Administration, Clinical Coding and Billing Overview

This course teaches you the core skills needed for medical administration, clinical coding, and billing. You will learn how to manage schedules, organise patient records, handle medical files, maintain confidentiality, and use proper codes for billing. The course also explains medical terms, ethics, safety rules, and how technology supports healthcare systems. It is ideal for anyone who wants to work in a medical office or support clinical operations.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how medical administration works in clinics and hospitals.
• Learn how to organise appointments and manage daily schedules.
• Know how to create and maintain accurate medical records.
• Set up and manage an effective filing system in a medical setting.
• Handle patient information with full respect for privacy rules.
• Track and control medical supplies and stock.
• Understand common medical terms and jargon.
• Keep the workplace safe and follow basic health standards.
• Use computers and software tools for medical administration.
• Understand clinical coding and billing practices used in healthcare.

Who Is This Course For

This course is for anyone who wants to work in medical administration, whether in a hospital, GP practice, clinic, or health centre. It suits people starting out as well as those looking to improve their admin and coding skills in the healthcare field.

Eligibility Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You should have basic computer skills and a good level of written English. A strong interest in healthcare and admin work will also help.

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be 16 or older, making the course accessible to both young learners and adults.
• Academic Background: No prior qualifications required, open to all backgrounds.
• Language Proficiency: A good understanding of English is essential, as all lessons are in English.
• Numeracy Skills: Basic writing and numeracy skills are needed to follow the course content.

Why Choose Us

• Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
• Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;
• Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
• Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
• The UK & internationally recognised accredited
• Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere, anytime;
• The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
• 24/7 student support via email.
  

Career Path

After completing this course, you can work as a medical receptionist, clinical coder, admin assistant, medical secretary, or billing officer. The course gives you the skills needed for both NHS and private sector healthcare jobs. You can also use this course as a stepping stone to more advanced medical admin roles.