Diploma and certificate in health records & information technology
ICMHS
Diploma and certificate in health records & information technology
The Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology training is to provide a strong foundation for Information professionals competent in health records management and health research.
Why Study the Programme
The diploma in Health Records and Information Technology in Imperial College of Medical and Health Sciences is designed to equip the students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them harness and implement clinical skills, conduct research and be able to advance academically in order to provide and improve the health delivery from the rural health facilities all the way to the National and International level.
Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
Mean Grade D Plain
Duration 2 years
Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
Mean Grade C -(Minus)
Duration 3 years
Programme Objectives
By the end of the programme, the learners will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable the learners to:
- To equip students with both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills pertaining to clinical practice.
- To produce graduates who can apply effectively and efficiently the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in maintaining and securing patients health records.
- To prepare students for progression to higher level of studies in their fields of specialization
Where to work
- In Hospitals as a health records officer.
- In the ministry of immigration department of registration of births and death.
- In the insurance companies, department of health.
- In the banks and Sacco’s as records clerks and managers.
- In the NGOs dealing with health issues.
- In all other companies where records management in needed.
Academic Advancement
As a certificate level, one can move to diploma then degree, masters up to PHD level.