Medical Records Technician Certificate

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The Medical Records Technician certificate prepares students for employment in a physician's office, acute care setting and/or long-term care setting.

Credit Hours Required: 16

Program Requirements

AHS 130 - Medical Terminology for Patient Care Staff Credits: 3
BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace Credits: 1
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
HIM 110 - Introduction to Health Information Management Credits: 3
HIM 173 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management Credits: 2

Complete Option 1 or 2:

Option 1

BIO 160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4

Option 2

BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Medical Records Technician Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

Describe the Health Information Management (HIM) process including legal and ethical implications. (HIM 110, HIM 173)
Define elements in the medical word building system. (AHS 130, BIO 160, BIO 201, BIO 202)
Correctly spell and pronounce medical terms. (AHS 130, BIO 160, BIO 201, BIO 202)
Apply basic computer skills. (CSA 126)
Identify and describe the structure and function of major organs and body systems. (AHS 130, BIO 160, BIO 201, BIO 202)
Describe the strategies involved in decision making during a job search. (BSA 102)

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