A medical records clerk is responsible for organizing, updating, storing, and retrieving patient files in health care facilities. One’s position will consist of organizing patient information, reading medical histories, communicating with medical professionals, and maintaining medical records. Students will need to understand confidentiality and legal responsibilities concerning patient information.
Career Studies Certificate in Medical Records Clerk
This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.
First Year
First Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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AST 101 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
AST 234 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
HIM 101 | 3 | 2 | 4 | ||
HIM 113 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 2 | 13 |
Second Semester
Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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AST 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
ENG 137 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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HIM 130 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
HIM 150 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
HLT 145 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Certificate Earned!
Complete two more semesters and you can have a degree in Health Information Management.