CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL RECORD TECHNOLOGY
DURATION: 12 MONTHS
TOTAL MODULES: 12
COURSE FEE: ?40,000
OFFERED BY: SKILLVERSITY
MODULE-WISE COURSE STRUCTURE
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Overview of healthcare delivery systems
Types of hospitals and healthcare facilities
Hospital organization and departments
Role of medical records in healthcare services
MODULE 2: MEDICAL RECORDS DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT
Functions of the medical records department
Organization and layout of MRD
Medical record workflow and processes
Roles and responsibilities of medical record professionals
MODULE 3: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Introduction to medical terminology
Prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Terminology related to body systems
Common abbreviations used in medical records
MODULE 4: HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Basic human anatomy
Structure and function of major body systems
Clinical relevance of anatomy in documentation
Anatomical terminology used in medical records
MODULE 5: CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD ASSEMBLY
Types of medical records
Components of inpatient and outpatient records
Medical record forms and formats
Record assembly, deficiency analysis, and completion
MODULE 6: MEDICAL CODING BASICS
Introduction to disease classification systems
Overview of ICD coding
Basic diagnosis coding principles
Importance of coding in healthcare reporting
MODULE 7: MEDICAL INDEXING AND DATA MANAGEMENT
Disease and operation indexing
Patient identification systems
Medical record numbering systems
Data collection and quality control
MODULE 8: HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Introduction to hospital information systems
Electronic health records
Digital documentation and data storage
Role of technology in medical record management
MODULE 9: LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF MEDICAL RECORDS
Medico-legal importance of medical records
Confidentiality and patient privacy
Record retention and release of information
Ethical responsibilities of medical record professionals
MODULE 10: MEDICAL RECORD STATISTICS AND RESEARCH
Health statistics and data analysis
Hospital statistics and reporting
Basic research methodology
Use of medical records in clinical research
MODULE 11: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION
Medical audit and quality assurance
Role of medical records in hospital accreditation
Documentation standards for quality improvement
Risk management and compliance
MODULE 12: PRACTICAL TRAINING AND FINAL ASSESSMENT
Hands-on training in medical records management
Exposure to real hospital documentation
Case studies and practical exercises
Final project, assessment, and course review
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Understanding of medical record systems and workflows
Ability to manage and maintain accurate medical records
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding basics
Awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities
Preparedness for employment in medical records and health information departments