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Level 1 Certificate: Health Data Analyst
Level 1 Certificate: Health Data Analyst
at Wharton County Junior College
Houston Catalog
Health Data Analyst is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level clerical position in a medical record or health information management department. Students who graduate with the Level I Certificate will possess knowledge of medical terminology and requirements for the collection, storage, and retrieval of medical record content for varying types of medical facilities. TSI readiness or other testing is not required for this Level I Certificate.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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TSI readiness is required for continuation into the Level II Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.