Archives médicales

Program objectives
This program trains students to become medical record technicians.

Medical record technicians are mainly responsible for managing, processing, accessing and protecting the information contained in the files of health service and social service users. They are specialists in collecting, analyzing and interpreting health-related data for research or socio-medical-administrative decision-making purposes. They can also be called upon to act as department managers.

Medical record technicians generally work in the health and social services sector. However, given their ability to manage health information, they could also work for public or private organizations that generate data on the health of their employees or clientele.

By fostering the following attitudes and behaviours in students, the program ensures they are able to adapt to all work situations and environments:

the ability to take on responsibilities, take appropriate initiatives, make enlightened decisions, adapt to new situations and anticipate and evaluate the complexity and duration of a particular task
the ability to effectively communicate with specialists and other concerned individuals, and establish relationships of respect, compassion and patience
the ability to analyze and summarize data
a constant concern for respecting legal rules and standards as well as those related to professional ethics
accuracy and diligence, and a desire to ensure a job well done
a desire to grow and evolve in one’s profession as a result of technical, organizational and administrative changes

Admission requirements are set by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec. Additional requirements set by the College can also apply.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.