Course Overview:

Medical Records Technicians (MRTs) play a crucial role in healthcare by managing patients' medical records, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and secure. These professionals compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospitals and clinics, essential for both clinical care and administrative purposes. The course in Medical Records Technology equips students with the skills needed to efficiently manage healthcare data and patient documentation.

Syllabus (Semester-Wise Breakdown):

The syllabus covers a combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience. Below is a typical semester-wise breakdown:

Semester 1:

• Medical Terminology and Basic Concepts

• Health Information Systems

• Anatomy and Physiology I

• Medical Law and Ethics

• Health Records Documentation and Coding

Semester 2:

• Anatomy and Physiology II

• Medical Coding Systems (ICD, CPT)

• Healthcare Data Management

• Record Maintenance and Archiving Techniques

• Introduction to Biostatistics

Semester 3:

• Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS)

• Electronic Health Records (EHR)

• Medical Billing Procedures

• Health Data Standards and Regulations

• Patient Privacy and Confidentiality

Semester 4:

• Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing

• Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)

• Data Quality and Auditing in Healthcare

• Healthcare Software Applications

• Internship/Practical Training in Hospital Settings

Semester 5:

• Epidemiology and Public Health Records

• Financial Management in Healthcare (Billing & Insurance)

• Introduction to Health Informatics

• Case Studies in Medical Record Keeping

• Data Analysis and Reporting

Semester 6:

• Hospital Policies & Legal Compliance

• Risk Management in Medical Records

• Disaster Recovery and Record Preservation

• Final Project/Dissertation on Healthcare Documentation

• Advanced Internship in Medical Record Departments

Course Duration:

• Bachelor’s Degree: 3 years (6 semesters)

• Diploma: 2 years (4 semesters)

Average Fees:

• Bachelor’s Degree: ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year

• Diploma: ₹30,000 - ₹1,00,000 per year

Exams to Attend:

• Students need to pass internal assessments, midterm and final semester exams.

• Certifications like Certified Health Record Technician (CHRT) or other coding certification exams (CPC, CCS) are optional but valuable.

Top Ten Medical Records Technology Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):

1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi

2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

4. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

5. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal

6. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

7. JIPMER, Puducherry

8. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore

9. St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore

10. Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi

Top Ten Medical Records Technology Institutions in Kerala:

1. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi

2. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Kasturba Gandhi Memorial Hospital (KGMH), Kannur

4. Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur

5. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

6. Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur

7. Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla

8. Azeezia Medical College, Kollam

9. KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode

10. Al-Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha