Course description
Information management plays an important role in medical facilities. Institutions depend on well-trained professionals to collect and maintain detailed health records used to enhance the quality of patient care. The Medical Records Administrator program at Vancouver Career College will teach you to compile, review, analyze and classify health-related information.
As a student in the Medical Records Clerk program you will learn medical terminology and disease classification systems. You will also examine the various legal and ethical issues surrounding medical records, including government legislation relevant to confidentiality (Federal Privacy Act) as well as the release of information with and without patient consent. In addition, you will gain hands on experience during a five-week practicum in a health care setting.
Career opportunities include Medical Records Clerk, Medical File Manager, Admitting Clerk, and Ward Clerk amongst others.
