Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

St Charles Community College, a public institution in Cottleville, MO, offers a two-to-four-year certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. The program trains students in the management of patient health information, including medical coding, electronic health records, data quality, and compliance with health information regulations such as HIPAA.

This program is part of the health information and medical records field (CIP 51.0707). St Charles Community College also offers related programs including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Registered Nursing at the certificate level. Graduates of this program may pursue roles in hospitals, physician offices, and health care organizations in health information management and medical coding.