This new three-year specialization program leads to a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) and provides the student with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage the health information required for patient care, administration, research and education. This program is designed to train you for the specialized techniques required in health information management and offers a unique combination of medical, computer, and business courses. Emphasis during the program will be on medical records techniques, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, computerization and statistical analysis.
A medical records technician / librarian manages the information contained in the patient’s medical records and ensures the confidentiality of this information. Depending on the work environment, a medical records technician’s / librarian's duties may be quite varied |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 French
- Grade11 Mathematics
Student must have: a recognized Secondary School Diploma, a diploma of vocational studies, or have training judged sufficient by the College. They also must have interrupted their studies for one year, or have completed one year of post-secondary studies. Required: Math 426, 436 or 514. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.