Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology Level 6

Diploma in Health Records and Information
Technology Level 6

Course Overview

This is a competency-based TVETA approved programme that is offered at Amref International Training Centre (The Amref
International University-TVET Directorate). The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes
and competencies necessary to establish, manage and maintain medical records. The student will also gain an understanding of the principles of health information management and the complexity of the healthcare systems, both in private and public sectors of the economy.

MODE OF DELIVERY AND DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

Course Duration: 3 Academic years : – 7 Semesters (5 for classwork and 2 for Industrial attachment)
Intakes: January, May and September | Mode of Delivery: Full-time (On Campus) – (Monday-Friday; 8AM – 5PM)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

An individual entering this course should have met the following minimum requirements:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) overall mean grade C (Plain)

and in addition to have met in the following Cluster subjects:

English/Kiswahili C plain,

Biology/Biological science C-(Minus)

Mathematics C- (Minus)

Chemistry/ Physics /Home science/Geography/Agriculture C- (Minus)

Level 5 qualification in Health records and IT

Any other international qualifications should get approval from the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the Diploma in Health Records, students will be able to:

Apply the principles of health informatics to manage and maintain medical records
Analyze epidemiological disease patterns and trends
Use advanced statistics to interpret health data
Manage health systems and resources
Apply health economics to healthcare decision-making
Monitor and evaluate health projects

FEE STRUCTURE

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CAREER PATHWAYS

Upon completion, the student qualifies as a health records officer, health information technician, health information analyst, or health
information administrator among others.
The student qualifies to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Records, Health Informatics, Community Health, Environmental Health, or
Medical Social Work programmes amongst others as determined by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).

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At Amref International University, we empower you to lead and innovate with a focus on health, development, and technology. Our dynamic programs, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning ensure you gain both knowledge and practical skills.

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