Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician program at Asher College in Sacramento, CA is a one- to two-year certificate at this private for-profit institution. It falls within the health information technology field (CIP 51.0707) and prepares students for technical roles in the management, classification, and security of patient health records.

Asher College offers related programs including a longer Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller at multiple levels, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Computer Support Specialist certificates. Students can expect training in medical terminology, health data systems, electronic health records, coding conventions, and the regulatory standards governing patient information management in clinical and administrative settings.