Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology

Overview
Duration
Requirements
Career path
Internship
Fee Structure

The Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology prepares students to manage healthcare information systems and patient records in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Students learn medical coding, patient data management, electronic health records systems, health statistics, and hospital information systems. The program combines healthcare knowledge with information technology skills to ensure graduates can manage and analyze healthcare data efficiently.

3 Years

Training includes:

  • Classroom Learning

  • Computer Laboratory Training

  • Hospital Records Department Practicals

Minimum KCSE Mean Grade: C (Plain)

Subject Requirements:

  • D+ in Biology

  • C- in Mathematics

  • C- in English or Kiswahili

Additional subjects:
D in any of the following:

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Studies

  • Agriculture

  • Geography

  • Business Studies

  • Commerce

  • Home Science

Regulatory Body: TVETA

Graduates may work as:

  • Health Records Officer

  • Medical Records Technician

  • Health Information Officer

  • Hospital Data Manager

  • Health Information Systems Assistant

Employment Areas:

  • Hospitals

  • Health Centers

  • Insurance Companies

  • NGOs

  • Government Health Departments

Practical training occurs in:

  • Hospital Records Departments

  • County Health Offices

  • Medical Insurance Organizations

  • Healthcare Data Centers

ItemAmount
Tuition70,000
Computer Lab10,000
Registration5,000
Examination6,000

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