Medical Documentation and Secretaryship
Medical Documentation and Secretaryship is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Health Services.
Who Is It For?
This programme is suitable for students who are interested in the health field, work carefully and meticulously, have a sense of responsibility, and enjoy working with and helping people.
Quick Summary
- Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
- Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
- Vocational School of Health Services
- Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS
About the Department
The Medical Documentation and Secretarial Program, part of Mersin University's School of Health Services, is a two-year associate degree program that aims to provide professional knowledge and skills in areas such as organizing, archiving, and coding patient records in healthcare institutions, and the effective use of health information systems. Students receive both theoretical and practical training in topics such as health terminology, medical documentation techniques, health information management systems, patient record and archive management, medical correspondence, and secretarial practices. Graduates of the program are employed as "Medical Secretaries" in public and private hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics, and various healthcare institutions.
Our mission is to train responsible and competent healthcare professionals who can organize medical records in accordance with scientific and ethical standards, effectively use health information systems, and adhere to patient privacy and professional ethical values, all with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare services. Our vision is to train qualified medical secretaries who are respected nationally and internationally, are up-to-date on technological advancements, and are equipped with innovative training methods.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as health technicians in public and private hospitals, oral and dental health centres, medical laboratories, imaging centres and related health institutions. They can transfer to related undergraduate programmes through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).