BSc Medical Record Science

BSc Medical Record Science

Introduction- B.Sc in Medical Record Science is an undergraduate program designed to train students in the management and maintenance of medical records and health information systems. This field plays a crucial role in ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility of patient records within healthcare settings

Eligibility Criteria

You have completed 10+2 from a recognized educational board in India. It is important that the candidate should have a background in Science subjects, especially Biology

Course Duration

The duration of a B.Sc Medical Record science programme is three years

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Course Contents

The curriculum for a B.Sc in Medical Record Science covers a range of subjects related to health information management. Here’s a general outline of the course contents

• Introduction to Healthcare Management
• Basics of healthcare systems and management principles
• Medical Terminology
• Understanding medical language and terminology used in healthcare.
• Health Information Systems
• Pre and Para Clinical Subjects  Anatomy Physiology,
• Pathology (clinical and general),
• Microbiology,
• Biochemistry,
• Pharmacology and
• Forensic Medicine
• International Classification of Diseases (ICD- 10) and Surgical Procedures (ICD 9Cm), CPT, HCPCS
• Health Information Management – I, II
• Medical Transcription & Telemedicine
• The study of electronic health record (HER) and other health information technologies
• Medical Coding and Classification
• Coding of diagnoses, procedure and services for accurate billing and statistical purposes
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare and medical record management
• Medical Record Keeping and Documentation
• Techniques for maintaining accurate and organized medical record
• Health Information Analysis
• Analyzing health data for quality improvement and decision making
• Health Information Privacy and Security
• Ensuring confidentiality and security of patient information
• Healthcare Quality Management
• Strategies for maintaining and improving healthcare quality
• Research Methodology in Health information Management
• Techniques used in research related to health information management
• Internship and Practical Training
• Hands on experience in managing medical record in a healthcare setting

 

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Career Option-

Graduates with a B.Sc in Medical Record Science can pursue various career paths, including

Medical Record Technician/ManagerResponsible for maintaining and managing patient records in healthcare facilities

Health Information Manager. Overseeing the collection, storage and accessibility of patient Date

Medical Coding Specialist. Assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing and statistical purposes

Health IT Specialist. Working with electronic health record systems and other health information techniques

Compliance Officer. Ensuring that healthcare facilities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements for record keeping

Colleges

CMC Vellore

Jamiia Hamdard

Madras Medical College Chennai

JIMS

Annapoorna Medical College and Hospital Salem Tamil Nadu

SRM

RIMT Univesity Punjab

Singhania University Rajasthan

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other institutions across India that offer B.Sc in Medical Record Science. Additionally, course offerings, eligibility criteria, and other details may change over time, so I recommend checking the official websites of these institutions or contacting them directly for the most up-to-date informatio

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