KCSE MEAN GRADE: D PLUS

EXAMINATION & LICENSING BODIES: TVET CDACC

PROFESSIONAL BODY:HRIM ( HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGERS BOARD)

1. Course Overview

The Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology is designed to train learners in the management of health data, record-keeping systems, and information technology applications within healthcare settings.
The course emphasizes accurate data collection, storage, retrieval, and analysis to support healthcare delivery, planning, and research.

2. Course Duration

• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Mode of Study: Full-time, part-time and online classes (classroom instruction, computer lab practice, and hospital attachment)

3. Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:

1. 1. Collect, record, and process patients’ health data accurately.
   2. Maintain and update hospital information systems.
   3. Apply computer applications in health data management.
   4. Store, retrieve, and safeguard medical records and information.
   5. Prepare statistical and management health reports.
   6. Uphold data confidentiality and ethical standards in information handling.
   7. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in healthcare settings.

4. Course Structure

YEAR 1: Foundation Modules

• Introduction to Health Records Management
• Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Applications
• Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Health Statistics and Mathematics
• Office Practice and Management
• Principles of Health Information Systems
• Professional Ethics and Conduct

YEAR 2: Applied and Technical Modules

• Hospital Information Systems
• Data Collection and Coding Procedures
• Filing and Indexing of Medical Records
• Health Statistics and Reporting
• Medical Legal Aspects
• Epidemiology and Demography
• Records Management and Archiving
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Health Data Security and Confidentiality
• Field Attachment / Hospital Placement

5. Teaching and Learning Methods

• Classroom Lectures and Tutorials
• Computer Laboratory Practice
• Demonstrations and Case Studies
• Field Work and Supervised Attachments
• Group Discussions and Presentations
• Continuous Assessments and Projects

6. Assessment Methods

• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
• Written Examinations
• Practical Computer-Based Evaluations
• Fieldwork and Logbook Assessments
• Final Project and Oral Presentation

7. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Health Records Assistants
• Medical Data Clerks
• Information Technology Support in Hospitals
• Data Entry Officers
• Public Health Data Collectors

Employment Opportunities:

• Hospitals and Health Centres
• Ministry of Health and County Governments
• NGOs and Health Projects
• Research and Data Management Organizations
• Insurance and Health Information Firms