Certificate in Medical Record Science
Become a certified Medical Record Science in hospitals with our one of a kind Medical Record Science course in Delhi, Pune, Mohali, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai
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Who Is This Course For?
- Graduates looking to build a career in healthcare administration and documentation
- Individuals interested in medical records, health information management, or hospital operations
- Professionals seeking entry-level roles in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations
What You Will Learn
The program provides a strong foundation in medical record management, healthcare systems, and statutory compliance. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through classroom learning and on-the-job training.
Why Choose Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Healthcare?
Industry-Relevant Training
Our curriculum is aligned with current hospital practices, legal standards, and digital health initiatives.
Experienced Faculty
Learn from qualified healthcare and medical record professionals with real-world experience.
Practical Exposure
Hands-on classroom learning combined with structured on-the-job training in healthcare settings.
Employability Skills
Training in communication, documentation accuracy, and basic IT skills to meet industry requirements.
Placement Assistance
We support students with internship opportunities and placement assistance in hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Certificate in Medical Record Science
Course Overview
The Certificate in Medical Record Science is designed to train students in the scientific management of medical records and healthcare documentation. The course focuses on accurate handling, filing, storage, retrieval, and reporting of patient records in compliance with hospital policies, legal requirements, and government regulations. Learners are prepared to support hospitals, healthcare institutions, and health information systems with well-organized and reliable medical records.
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Hospital and Healthcare System
- Healthcare delivery system in India
- Structure and functioning of hospitals
Introduction to Medical Record Science
- Characteristics and importance of medical records
- Filing, storage, and retention of medical records
- Organogram and management of the Medical Record Department
Medico-Legal Aspects of Medical Records
- Medical ethics and legal responsibilities
- Consent: types and importance
- Patient rights and access to medical records
- Health data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA – basic awareness)
Digitalisation of Medical records
- Introduction to EMR and EHR
- Differences between Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
National Digital Health Policy
- Overview and context
- Key elements and stakeholder roles
- ABHA number: importance and use
- Challenges in implementation
Medical Terminology
- System-wise medical terminology
- Prefixes, suffixes, root words
- Rules for forming medical terms
Biostatistics
- Hospital statistics
- Healthcare statistics
- Use of data in reporting and decision-making
Introduction to Medical Coding Systems
- ICD-10 and ICD-11
- SNOMED-CT
Statutory Compliance Related to Medical Records
- Birth and death registration
- Public health reporting
- Incidence and prevalence
Telemedicine
- Introduction and classification
- Technology and objectives
- Rules and regulations
Hospital Information System (HIS)
- Patient registration
- Data entry and validation
- Basic use of hospital software
Quality Management in Medical Records
- Best practices for accurate and complete records
- Auditing and monitoring
- Quality control under Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
Career Opportunities
- Medical Record Technician
- Health Information Assistant
- Medical Records Executive
- Hospital Documentation Officer
- Health Data Support Staff
JOB/WORK LOCATION
Graduates of the Certificate in Medical Record Science can work in a variety of healthcare and allied settings, including:
- Hospitals (Government & Private)
- Multi-specialty Hospitals
- Clinics and Polyclinics
- Diagnostic Centers
- Medical Colleges
- Health Insurance Companies
- Healthcare BPOs and Health Information Management (HIM) Companies
- Telemedicine and Digital Health Organizations
DESCRIPTION
Professionals trained in Medical Record Science support hospitals and healthcare organizations by ensuring accurate, complete, and secure medical documentation. Typical responsibilities include:
- Maintaining, filing, and retrieving patient medical records
- Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of medical records
- Data entry and validation in Hospital Information Systems (HIS)
- Assisting doctors and healthcare staff with record-related information
- Managing admission, discharge, and transfer documentation
- Coding and indexing medical records using standard coding systems (ICD)
- Preparing medical reports and hospital statistics
- Supporting medico-legal documentation and compliance requirements
- Assisting for special procedures like intubation, tracheostomy
- Coordinating with departments for record completion and corrections