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Medical Record Technology MRT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology, Health Sciences

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
BIOL 109	Basic Human Anatomy/Physiology*Z	4
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
MATH 110	Fundamentals of Algebra	4
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COMM 105	Interpersonal Communication	3
COMM 221	Small Group Decision Making	3
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PSYC 150	Introduction to Psychology	3
SOCY 121	Introductory Sociology* RS	3
*Elective:	Cultural Enrichment	3
Core
CCHS 101	Orientation - Health Care	3
CCHS 102	Safety Issues-Health Care	1
MRIS 103	Medical Terminology	4
ISYS 105	Intro Micro Sys & Software	3
Major
MRIS 101	Intro to Health Info Systems	4
MRIS 122	Health Information Systems 1	3
MRIS 204	ICD Coding	4
MRIS 209	Quality Assurance	3
MRIS 210	Fundamentals of Medical Science	3
MRIS 211	CPT Coding	3
MRIS 228	Intro to Medical Billing/Reimbursement	2
MRIS 293	Professional Practice 1	6
HCSA 202	Health Care Law	3
HCSA 335	Supervisory Practices Health Care Workers	4
HCSA 345	Internship Orientation	1
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		70

Why Choose Medical Record Technology?

As the health care industry continues to grow and expand, the demand for medical record technicians also increases. Employment is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2008 because of the rapid growth in tests, treatments and procedures available. Many graduates are employed in hospitals, but job growth is projected to be greatest in physicians' offices and clinics, nursing homes and home health agencies.

At the end of the program, the student is eligible to apply to write the national certification examination to earn the designation of Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

The Medical Record Technology Program is also offered in Grand Rapids and Midland. In Grand Rapids, the professional courses are offered in the evening. In MIdland, the courses are offered on weekends. General education courses may be completed either through Ferris State University or at a local college or university and transferred to fulfill graduation requirements. A minimum of 15 credit hours must be earned at Ferris in order for the degree to be granted.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education in collaboration with the American Health Information Management Association.

Get a Great Job

Technicians are trained to handle the important tasks of maintaining and safeguarding the information contained in the health record. Their work, however, involves much more than dealing with files. It involves contact with physicians, nurses, therapists and other medical professionals as well as customer relations dealing with patients about their health information.

Earnings of health services managers vary by type and size of facility, level of responsibility and geographic region. The median salary ranges between $28,000 and $33,000.

Graduates of this program are immediately employable in a variety of health care settings.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the Medical Record Technology program must have the minimum GPA established by the University and a minimum of a 'C' in high school algebra and English. Onse semester of high school biology and computer science are strongly advised. Transferring college students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Graduation Requirements

The Medical Record Technology program at Ferris leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. Students must earn a 'C' or better in major and core courses and meet all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website. Graduates may enter either the Medical Record Administration program or the Health Care Systems Administration program to earn a bachelor's degree.

More Information

College of Allied Health Sciences
Ferris State University
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2740
Phone: 231-591-2270 or
800-462-8553, ext. 2266