Eligibility : +2 Pass (Science & Bio-Maths)
Duration : 3 years + 1 Year Internship
Medical Record Technology or Health Information Technology is a field that has variety of functions in a health care system. Maintenance of good health information system needs understanding of contents of patient’s records, collection of data, application of statistical techniques, Forms Designing, understanding of Medico Legal aspects and statutory laws related to health care.
The main role of medical record department is to provide health information services. The functions of medical record personnel are to design patient information, administer medical record sciences – planning, directing, controlling, assist the medical staff; develop statistical and other informative reports.
The aim of this course is to train the students in all aspects about the functioning of Medical Records Department, updating their knowledge and skills especially in the Medical Coding (Diagnosis & Procedure – based on the World Health Organization Standards), Statistics, Computer Application in Health Information Management and its recent advances.
SUBJECTS OF STUDY
| FIRST YEAR | SECOND YEAR | THIRD YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| Pre & Para Clinical Subjects(Human Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical & General Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Forensic Medicine) | Biostatistics, Hospital Statistics | International Classification of Diseases (ICD\-10) & Surgical Procedures (ICD – 9CM), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) |
| Medical Terminology – I | Information Technology – I | Hospital Organization & Administration, Medical Ethics & Consumer Protection Act |
| Medical Record Science | Medical Terminology – II | Health Information Management – II, Medical Transcription & Telemedicine |
| Health Information Management – I & Nomenclature | Hospital Accounting & Financial Accounting & Health Insurance & Billing Design |
Computer Application in MRD
Medical Coding Training
MRD
Medical Terminology Demonstration
Continuous Internal Evaluation
Information Technology