Medical Receptionist & GP Practice Staff Training Ireland
Practical, CPD structuredΒ online training designed specifically for medical receptionists, medical secretaries, and frontline non-clinical staff working in general practice across Ireland.
Training built for how Irish general practice actually works
The medical receptionist is the first point of contact in every GP practice β and one of the most underserved roles when it comes to formal training. Most receptionists and secretaries in general practice learn on the job, filling gaps where they can, carrying more than they should, and often without the structured support they deserve.
Best Practice was founded on a simple belief: that non-clinical staff are the backbone of a well-run practice, and they deserve training that reflects the reality of the role β not generic office skills dressed up in medical language.
Our training programmes are built for the specific demands of Irish general practice. From managing GMS queries and triaging patient calls to handling complaints with confidence β everything we teach is grounded in how practices actually work.
Looking to upskill your team on a specific topic? These courses deliver practical, focused learning you can start straight away. SPARK is our new CPD Structured Programme - full details below
The SPARK Programme
SPARK is a 12-month structured CPD training programme designed exclusively for medical receptionists, medical secretaries, and frontline non-clinical staff working in GP practices and primary care settings across Ireland.
Developed from nearly 20 years of experience working inside Irish general practice, SPARK delivers practical, role-specific learning that builds real confidence β not just theory. Every module reflects the day-to-day realities of the frontline role: patient communication, practice protocols, GMS and state scheme administration, triage awareness, and much more.
What medical receptionists and secretaries learn in SPARK.
12-Month Structured Pathway
New Content Every 30 Days
Monthly Live Calls
Practical Resources & Tools
Built for Frontline Roles
Simple, practice-based pricing.
Continue growing with Best Practice Academy Membership.
Practices that complete the SPARK Programme may continue through Best Practice Academy Membership β maintaining standards through ongoing live learning, expert updates, and peer support across the Irish general practice community.