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Qualification details

AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Professionals

Qualification summary

This qualification will function as an introductory qualification for non clinical staff in the health care sector. It will provide them with an understanding of medical terminology in order that they may carry out their job effectively. It will also facilitate progression to the existing Level 3 Award in Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Professionals.

Qualification details

500/2555/7
AMSPAR
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2009
Certification end date:
31/08/2011
England
16-18, 18+, 19+
Wales
16-18, 18+, 19+
N.Ireland
16-18, 18+, 19+
Approval start date:
01/09/2007
Approval end date:
31/08/2009
English
This qualification provides opportunities for progression into work or to other AMSPAR qualifications, namely the full level 2 diploma or the level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Professionals.
Medical Illustrator
Medical Photographer
Medical Receptionist
Medical Secretary
Paramedic
Physiotherapist
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
45
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Written Examination
The examination for the AMSPAR Level 2 Award in Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Professionals is one hour long. The paper is set and marked by AMSPAR. It contains questions adding up to 100 marks. In accordance with regulatory requirements, all learning outcomes will be assessed during each examination.
This is a single unit award, which will also form a part of the AMSPAR level 2 Diploma for Medical Receptionists.
  • K/501/0833 - Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Professionals