KCSE ENTRY GRADE: C MINUS

EXAMINATION & LICENSING BODY : TVET CDACC

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

1. Course Overview

The Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology program provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in health data management, medical informatics, and information systems.
It prepares graduates to manage patient records, design and maintain health databases, analyze health statistics, and ensure data confidentiality and accuracy within healthcare facilities.

2. Course Duration

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Mode of Study: Full-time, Part-time and online classes (lectures, computer lab sessions, and hospital attachments)

3. Course Objectives

By the end of this program, learners should be able to:

1. 1. Collect, process, and manage patient health data using modern health information systems.
   2. Apply computer technology in medical records and data analysis.
   3. Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity in data management.
   4. Generate and interpret health statistics for planning and policy-making.
   5. Supervise and coordinate health records units in healthcare institutions.
   6. Design, implement, and evaluate electronic health record systems.
   7. Demonstrate professional ethics, teamwork, and communication in healthcare environments.

4. Course Structure

YEAR 1: Foundation Modules

• Communication Skills
• Computer Applications
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Health Records Management
• Biostatistics and Mathematics
• Office Practice and Management
• Health Systems and Policy
• Professional Ethics and Conduct

YEAR 2: Core Health Records Modules

• Health Information Systems
• Data Collection, Coding, and Classification
• Epidemiology and Demography
• Health Statistics and Reporting
• Database Management Systems
• Medical Legal Aspects
• Health Data Quality Assurance
• Principles of Management
• Research Methods
• Clinical Placement I (Hospital Records Department)

YEAR 3: Advanced and Specialized Modules

• Advanced Health Information Systems
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Health Informatics
• Health Data Analysis and Reporting
• Health Planning and Policy Development
• ICT in Health Management
• Project Management
• Leadership and Supervision in Health Records
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Clinical Placement II (Comprehensive Attachment)
• Research Project and Report Writing

5. Teaching and Learning Methods

• Classroom Lectures and Tutorials
• Computer Laboratory Practical Sessions
• Demonstrations and Simulations
• Case Studies and Group Projects
• Field Visits and Supervised Attachments
• Research Project and Oral Presentation

6. Assessment Methods

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

7. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Health Records Officers
• Health Information Technicians
• Health Data Analysts
• Medical Records Supervisors
• Health Informatics Officers
• Hospital Information System Managers

Employment Opportunities:

• Public and Private Hospitals
• County and National Health Departments
• NGOs and Research Organizations
• Health Insurance Companies
• ICT and Data Management Firms in the Health Sector