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B.Sc. – Medical Record Science

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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.

Qualification

Qualification

+2 Pass (Science & Bio-Maths)

Duration

Duration

3 years + 1 Year Internship

Amma

"Through knowledge and wisdom, we should learn to utilize our wealth and strength for good causes."

-SRI SAKTHI AMMA

Subjects of Study

  • First Year
  • Second Year
  • Third year
B.Sc. – Medical Record Science
Pre & Para Clinical Subjects(Human Anatomy, Physiology, Clinical & General Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Forensic Medicine)
Medical Terminology – I
Medical Record Science
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B.Sc. – Medical Record Science
Biostatistics, Hospital Statistics
Information Technology – I
Medical Terminology – II
Health Information Management – I & Nomenclature
B.Sc. – Medical Record Science
International Classification of Diseases (ICD\-10) & Surgical Procedures (ICD – 9CM), CPT (Current Procedural Terminology), HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)
Hospital Organization & Administration, Medical Ethics & Consumer Protection Act
Health Information Management – II, Medical Transcription & Telemedicine
Hospital Accounting & Financial Accounting & Health Insurance & Billing Design

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medical Record Technology or Health Information Technology?

This field involves various functions within healthcare systems, such as understanding patient records, data collection, statistical techniques, forms designing, and knowledge of medical-legal aspects and healthcare laws.

What role does the medical record department play in healthcare?

The main role is to provide health information services, including designing patient information, administering medical record sciences, assisting medical staff, and developing informative reports.

What are the job prospects like for graduates of this program?

With the increasing emphasis on electronic health records and data-driven healthcare decision-making, graduates of B.Sc. in Medical Record Science can expect favourable job prospects in healthcare facilities, insurance companies, government agencies, and consulting firms.

What skills can students expect to develop during the course?

Students will develop skills in understanding and managing health information, medical coding, statistical analysis, computer applications, and ethical considerations within healthcare systems.

What career opportunities are available after completing this course?

Graduates can pursue careers as medical record technicians, health information managers, medical coders, or healthcare administrators in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies.

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