x
img Courses img

Medical Records Technology

About the Course

Government Thiruvarur Medical College offers the Medical Records Technology (MRT) programme designed to develop skilled healthcare professionals specialized in medical record management, healthcare documentation, hospital information systems, patient data administration, and healthcare information technology services. The programme focuses on maintaining accurate patient records, healthcare data management, medical coding systems and hospital administrative support services.

The MRT programme combines theoretical learning, practical training, and hospital-based exposure to prepare students for modern healthcare administration and medical information management systems. The programme emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, healthcare ethics, digital record management, and professional healthcare documentation practices.

Students receive extensive practical exposure through

  • Medical records department postings
  • Hospital documentation systems
  • Patient registration and record maintenance
  • Electronic medical record management
  • Healthcare data coding and classification
  • Medical report preparation
  • Hospital information systems exposure
  • Healthcare administrative support services

The programme develops expertise in

  • Medical record management
  • Healthcare documentation systems
  • Electronic health records (EHR)
  • Medical coding and classification
  • Hospital administration support
  • Patient information management
  • Healthcare data security and confidentiality
  • Medical statistics and reporting

About the Curriculum

The curriculum for the MRT programme is structured according to healthcare education standards and modern healthcare information management requirements. The programme follows a practical-oriented academic framework focused on healthcare documentation competency, medical records management, hospital information systems, and healthcare administration support.

The curriculum includes:

  • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
  • Medical Records Management
  • Hospital Administration
  • Electronic Health Record Systems
  • Medical Coding and Classification
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • Patient Registration and Documentation
  • Medical Statistics and Reporting
  • Healthcare Data Management
  • Medical Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Communication and Administrative Skills
  • Healthcare Laws and Regulations

The academic structure emphasizes:

  • Practical documentation training
  • Hospital records department exposure
  • Electronic record management systems
  • Healthcare administration training
  • Medical coding demonstrations
  • Research and project work
  • Continuous practical assessments
  • Internship and skill development training

Eligibility Criteria

  • Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education (10+2) or equivalent
  • Minimum qualifying marks as specified by the institution
  • Basic computer knowledge and communication skills
  • Compliance with admission regulations and eligibility norms

Admission Process

  • Submission of application forms
  • Academic merit evaluation
  • Certificate verification
  • Eligibility confirmation
  • Fee payment and admission confirmation

Course Duration

The MRT programme generally has a duration of 1 to 2 years including academic study, practical training, hospital records department exposure, and internship postings as prescribed by the affiliating authority.

  • Classroom academic learning
  • Practical documentation sessions
  • Hospital records department exposure
  • Healthcare administration training
  • Digital record management practice
  • Internship and technical skill development

Internship Structure

  • Medical records department rotations
  • Patient registration and documentation
  • Electronic medical record management
  • Medical coding and classification exposure
  • Healthcare data entry and reporting
  • Hospital administration support
  • Confidentiality and records maintenance practices
  • Healthcare information system management

Career Opportunities

  • Medical Records Technician
  • Healthcare Documentation Executive
  • Medical Coding Assistant
  • Hospital Records Administrator
  • Electronic Health Record Executive
  • Patient Registration Officer
  • Healthcare Information Assistant
  • Medical Data Management Executive
  • Hospital Administrative Assistant
  • Healthcare Documentation Coordinator