Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician program at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, Maryland is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution. It is part of the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0707) and prepares students to manage patient health data, medical coding, and records systems used in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations.

The College of Southern Maryland also offers related programs in Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), along with an Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies certificate. Students in the health information program can expect training in medical terminology, ICD and CPT coding systems, electronic health records, healthcare data management, and the regulatory standards governing patient information privacy and security.