Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

East Mississippi Community College, a public school in Scooba, MS, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Classified under CIP code 51.0707 in the health professions field, this program prepares students to manage patient health information and medical records in compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

The health information technology program is one of several offerings at East Mississippi Community College, which also includes Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and Barbering/Barber. Students can expect instruction in medical coding, electronic health record systems, healthcare data management, and health information law and ethics.