DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL RECORD TECHNOLOGY (DMRT)

Duration: 24 Months
Total Modules: 24
Course Fee: ?80,000
Offered By: Skillversity

MODULE-WISE PROGRAM STRUCTURE

YEAR 1: FOUNDATIONAL AND TECHNICAL MODULES

Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare Systems
Healthcare delivery systems
Types of healthcare facilities
Hospital organization and functions
Role of medical records in healthcare

Module 2: Hospital Administration and Organization
Hospital management structure
Administrative departments and coordination
Policies and procedures in hospitals

Module 3: Medical Records Department Management
Functions of medical records department
Workflow and record movement
Roles and responsibilities of MRD staff

Module 4: Medical Terminology – I
Introduction to medical terminology
Prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Common abbreviations and symbols

Module 5: Medical Terminology – II
Terminology related to body systems
Clinical terminology used in diagnosis
Interpretation of medical terms

Module 6: Human Anatomy and Physiology – I
Basic anatomy
Structure of major body systems
Physiological functions

Module 7: Human Anatomy and Physiology – II
Advanced anatomy concepts
Pathophysiology overview
Clinical relevance to documentation

Module 8: Clinical Documentation and Medical Records
Types of medical records
Inpatient and outpatient documentation
Medical record forms and formats

Module 9: Medical Record Assembly and Analysis
Record assembly procedures
Deficiency analysis
Completion and authentication

Module 10: Medical Coding Fundamentals
Introduction to disease classification
Overview of ICD coding
Purpose of medical coding

Module 11: Diagnostic Coding Applications
Basic diagnosis coding principles
Coding conventions and guidelines
Simple clinical case coding

Module 12: Medical Indexing and Filing Systems
Disease and operation indexing
Filing systems and record storage
Patient identification methods

YEAR 2: ADVANCED AND PRACTICAL MODULES

Module 13: Health Information Systems
Hospital information systems
Electronic health records
Digital documentation processes

Module 14: Data Quality Management
Data accuracy and completeness
Quality control in medical records
Error identification and correction

Module 15: Medical Record Statistics
Hospital statistics
Data collection and analysis
Statistical reporting

Module 16: Legal Aspects of Medical Records
Medico-legal importance of records
Consent and documentation
Record retention policies

Module 17: Ethical and Confidentiality Issues
Patient privacy and confidentiality
Ethical responsibilities
Release of information procedures

Module 18: Medical Audit and Quality Assurance
Medical audit principles
Quality assurance processes
Role of MRD in accreditation

Module 19: Research Methodology in Healthcare
Basics of research methods
Use of medical records in research
Data presentation techniques

Module 20: Infection Control and Safety in Healthcare
Basics of hospital infection control
Safety protocols
Role of documentation in infection control

Module 21: Accreditation and Regulatory Standards
National and international accreditation standards
Documentation requirements
Compliance and audits

Module 22: Health Information Management Practices
Advanced health information management
Supervisory skills
Professional communication

Module 23: Practical Training and Internship
Hospital-based training
Exposure to MRD operations
Hands-on documentation and coding

Module 24: Project Work and Final Assessment
Project preparation and submission
Case studies and presentations
Final evaluation and viva voce

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Ability to manage medical records departments efficiently
Proficiency in documentation, coding, and indexing
Understanding of hospital information systems
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards
Preparedness for supervisory roles in medical records management