Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists

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The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionists (AMSPAR) was founded in 1964 as the Association of Medical Secretaries (AMS). It is based in Tavistock Square adjacent to the British Medical Association.

It is concerned with professional standards of competence for medical secretaries, medical receptionists, administrators and practice managers.[1] It offers 14 qualifications for General Practice staff in the UK working with the City and Guilds of London Institute.[2] AMSPAR qualifications appear to be recognised widely in the NHS.[3]

Tom Brownlie is the chief executive officer.[4]

It is a private company limited by guarantee[5] and a registered charity.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "AMSPAR". Cherith Simmons. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Qualifications". AMSPAR. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  3. ^ "New GP commissioning group board member who is married to Tory in 'Plebgate' affair". Islington Tribune. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Practice manager stress leaves 67% on brink of quitting". GP Online. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  5. ^ "THE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL SECRETARIES, PRACTICE MANAGERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND RECEPTIONISTS LIMITED". Companies House. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  6. ^ "The Association Of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators And Receptionists Limited". Total Giving. Retrieved 22 June 2017.