Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate program at Houston Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. This program is part of the health information management field and prepares students to manage patient health data, maintain electronic health records, and ensure compliance with health information laws and regulations.

Under CIP code 51.0707, coursework typically includes health data systems, medical coding, privacy and security regulations, and electronic health record management. Houston Community College also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Graduates are prepared for roles as health information technicians in hospitals, clinics, insurance organizations, and government health agencies.