Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, Georgia is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution. Part of the health information technology field (CIP 51.0707), the program prepares students to organize, manage, and analyze health data in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcare settings, covering medical coding, records management, and healthcare data systems.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework in medical terminology, ICD and CPT coding, electronic health records, and healthcare privacy law, building skills applicable to positions such as health information technician, medical coder, and medical records specialist.