Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate program at Northwest Iowa Community College is a 1- to 2-year credential offered by this public institution located in Sheldon, IA. The program falls within the health information management field (CIP 51.0707) and trains students in medical coding, health records management, data entry, and compliance with health information regulations. Graduates are prepared for roles supporting medical records and health data operations in clinical settings.

Northwest Iowa Community College also offers programs in Lineworker, Computer Support Specialist, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD at the 1- to 2-year and 2- to 4-year certificate levels. The Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician program is part of the college's health sciences curriculum and positions students for employment in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and other organizations that manage patient health records.