As a secretary, you will be expected to be skilled in word processing, the Internet, and information management systems and to be familiar with office systems. You must have unimpaired hearing, speech and vision and good manual dexterity and physical stamina. Their average age is 39 years. Employment is relatively stable and openings become available through retirement, maternity leave, etc. Education and Training Completion of high school, with courses in business, is required.
Preference is given to college graduates with office administration and business courses.
Medical transcriptionists must be familiar with computer applications for billing procedures. They must be trained in medical terminology and reporting to be able to record histories, consultations, and radiology, laboratory, oncology, surgery, pathology, and discharge summaries. Pre-admission testing may be required. Legal secretaries need courses in legal theory, available in the evening. The average age for this group in the Cowichan region is 35 to 43.