Medical Records & Health Information Technician Course
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians are also referred to as Medical Records Clerks, Health Information Clerks, Medical Records Technicians , File Clerks, Medical Records Coordinators, and Medical Records Analysts in the healthcare industry.
- Basic understanding of biology and interest in lab sciences is helpful
- Minimum Qualification: 10+2 in any stream
- Age: Minimum 17 years at the time of admission
- Duration: 2 Years
- Internship: 6 Months
Career Opportunities
Medical records and other health data The technician should be able to comprehend and follow complex technical instructions, pay close attention to detail, be proficient with computer applications, be familiar with the techniques for maintaining a filing system, be accurate, dependable, meticulous, communicative, have a passion for helping people, have experience working in a medical environment, and use the correct terminology to minimise the likelihood of it becoming lost.
Hospitals (Government & Private)
Pathology
Labs
Diagnostic
Centres
Blood
Banks
Research
Laboratorie
Pharmaceutical
Companies
Public Health
Labs
Primary Healthcare
Units
Job Roles Include
Medical Records and Personal Health Data The technician compiles, processes, and maintains medical records for hospital and clinic patients in accordance with the health care system’s medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory standards. They process, manage, collate, and report patient data in accordance with the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system.
Medical Lab
Technician
Phlebotomist
Assistant
Lab
Assistant
Clinical Data
Entry Operator
Pathology
Technician
Quality Control
Assistant in Lab
Histology
Technician
Hematology
Technician
Training Outcomes
- Protect the confidentiality of medical records by ensuring their security.
- Conduct a review of records to ensure their completeness, correctness, and compliance with applicable rules.
- Medical records can be retrieved for physicians, technicians, and other medical staff.
- Utilize suitable computer tools to assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs).
- Process admissions and discharges of patients.
- Convert medical records into text.
- By speaking with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team’s regular meetings, resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses that contain contradictory, missing, or confusing information.
- Enter data into the computer, such as demographic information, the history and degree of disease, diagnostic tests, or therapy.
- Using conventional categorization systems, identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data.
- Release information to individuals or authorities in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Create, manage, and administer a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems for the purpose of collecting, classifying, storing, and analysing data.
- Produce statistical reports, narrative reports, or visual displays of data for hospital personnel, researchers, and other users.
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FAQ's
Q1. What are the eligibility criteria for paramedical courses at SPMI India?
Most diploma and certificate courses require a minimum qualification of 10th or 12th pass, depending on the program. Some advanced courses may require a science background. Please refer to the individual course page for specific requirements.
Q2. Are the courses approved or recognized by any authority?
Bachelor’s degree programs offered through Emversity are officially recognized and designed in collaboration with industry leaders. Students enrolled in the Emversity program have the opportunity to pursue a B.Voc. or B.Sc. degree through partner universities that have empanelled Emversity as their official training partner. This unique model ensures you receive the best of both worlds — hands-on, industry-relevant training along with a recognized academic degree.
Q3. Does SPMI India provide placement assistance?
Absolutely. We offer 100% internship and placement support. With our strong network of hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers, we ensure our students have access to the best career opportunities after course completion.
Q4. Can I apply online for admission?
Yes, we offer an easy online admission process. You can fill out the application form on our website or request a call back from our counselors to guide you through the process.
Q5. Is there any entrance exam required for admission?
No, most of our diploma and certificate courses do not require an entrance exam. Admissions are granted based on eligibility and availability of seats.
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