Diploma in Medical records
(Course Duration 1 to 2 years)
Full-time or Part-time
A Diploma in Medical Records & Health Information Technology (MRHIT) trains students in organizing, managing,
and securing patient health records and medical data in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Subjects Covered
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology (basic)
- Health Information Systems
- Hospital Administration
- Data Privacy & HIPAA (if international context)
- Medical Coding (ICD-10, CPT)
- Medical Record Keeping (physical & digital)
- Health Laws and Ethics
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Skills You Will Learn
- Maintaining patient records (admission, discharge, reports)
- Managing EHR and hospital database software
- Understanding medical codes for billing & insurance
- Ensuring data privacy and compliance
- Coordinating with clinical and billing departments
Career Opportunities
Job roles after the diploma include:
- Hospitals (Govt. & Private)
- Clinics & Nursing Homes
- Health Insurance Companies
- Third-Party Administrators (TPAs
- Government health schemes (e.g., PMJAY)
- Medical software companies
Job Roles:
- Medical Records Technician
- Medical Coding Executive
- Medical Records Clerk
- Health Information Technician
- Billing & Records Assistant
- EHR Data Entry Specialist
Further Study Options
- B.Sc. in Health Information Management
- BBA in Hospital & Healthcare Management
- Medical Coding Certifications (AHIMA, AAPC - CPC, CCS)
- Master’s in Health Information Management (abroad)