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If you’re a naturally organized person, a career as a medical information technician might be perfect for you. Our medical records technician courses are available online and can be completed in around 18 months. These courses will prepare you for a job in health information systems managing electronic health records (EHR).
- Program Length: About 1.5 years
- Format: Online, on-campus, or mixed
- Program Type: Associate degree (A.S.T.)
- Course Length: 6 weeks
- Average Class Size: 25 or fewer
- Job Outlook: 23,100 New jobs by 2028 1
- Job Placement Rate: 86% for Online 2
The Program
Medical records technicians (MRTs), are responsible for managing medical records of all types, including x-rays, blood work and lab results. They assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and PCS codes to each diagnosis and procedure that indicate costs and facilitate collecting payments for hospitals, clinics, physicians and nursing homes.
Because they are computer-based, our medical technician training includes work with the software you’ll be using daily. You’ll learn to prepare, maintain and secure medical records, as well as understand and use medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
While taking medical records technician courses online, you’ll be required to take part in a practicum which will provide real-world experience under professional guidance.
Upon successfully completing your medical technologist training, you’ll be eligible to sit for medical records certification. There are two optional certifications available:
- The Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS), administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
- The Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS), administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
For online students, the cost of the certification exams is paid for by IMBC when the student qualifies and meets the IMBC guidelines. Certification is not required for employment, but by validating your competencies, IMBC believes you will have a competitive advantage over non-certified job seekers.
Are you ready to start working towards your career as a medical records technician? Fill out the form to get started today.
Medical Records Technician Courses
Typical courses in the Medical Records Technician Online Specialized Associate Degree Program (A.S.T.):- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Electronic Health Records
- Physician Billing and Coding
- Disease Processes
- Procedural Coding
- Diagnostic Coding I
- Advanced Diagnostic Coding II
- Insurance Billing
- Medical Terminology I
- Medical Terminology II
- Medical Office Administrative Procedures
- Introduction to Computers using Microsoft Word
- Keyboard I
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Advanced Microsoft Word
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel
- Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants I
- Clinical Skills for Medical Assistants II
- General Education Electives
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing
- Communication for Career Success
- Professional Development
- Practicum (Online)
- Internship (Campus)
Job Outlook
Graduates of this program are prepared to seek entry-level employment as a medical records technician in the following types of organizations:
- Hospitals
- Doctors’ offices
- Nursing care facilities
- Outpatient care centers
- Home health services
- Insurance firms that deal with health matters
- Public health departments
Some medical internship and employment sites may require a criminal background check prior to attending the site. Please speak with your admissions representative prior to enrolling in this program if a background check presents an obstacle for you. Students may need to relocate to obtain gainful employment.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Education, it is expected that 23,100 new jobs in this field will be created between 2018 and 2028. As of 2018, there were approximately 215,500 people employed in this field.
1 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm
2 Reported ABHES placement rates for the 2018-2019 reporting year.
