Participants will gain insights into efficient medical recordkeeping, including the organization, storage, and retrieval of health records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
This course provides a comprehensive approach to managing medical records in a healthcare environment. It covers the organization, storage, and retrieval of patient information while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Participants will learn essential skills for managing both paper and electronic health records (EHR).
The Medical Record Management course is designed for healthcare professionals, administrators, and managers responsible for handling medical records. It is also beneficial for individuals aiming to enhance their knowledge in healthcare documentation, data security, and privacy regulations.
This course offers practical insights into record management, with examples from real-world healthcare settings. Case studies and hands-on exercises will reinforce key concepts and ensure that participants leave with actionable knowledge to improve their organization's medical recordkeeping practices.
● Introduction to medical record management
● Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare documentation
● Best practices for organizing and storing medical records
● Handling sensitive patient data and ensuring confidentiality
● Introduction to electronic health records (EHR) systems
● Compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA
● Managing medical record retrieval and disposal
Upon completion of this course, participants will undergo a comprehensive assessment, which includes:
● A final exam that evaluates the course objectives and key concepts.
● A project on improving medical record management processes, typically completed in the workplace and submitted within two weeks of course completion.