About Diploma in Health Records and IT
Entry: c_plane
Duration: 9_semesters
Diploma in Health Records
About Diploma in Health Records and IT

This diploma prepares students to become skilled professionals in health information management, ensuring that patient records are accurate, secure, and easily accessible in both clinical and administrative settings. The curriculum covers medical coding, classification systems, hospital administration, healthcare data ethics, epidemiology, and reporting standards. Students also gain practical training in record-keeping, hospital workflow management, and information governance. The IT component equips learners with digital skills in electronic medical records (EMR), health information systems, data analysis, and database management. By combining healthcare knowledge with IT expertise, graduates play a vital role in supporting evidence-based decision-making in hospitals and public health institutions.

 

 

 

 

Detailed Entry Requirement

Mean Grade C with C in either  Eng/Kisw C in Biology, C- in either Maths/Chem or Physics.

Key Facts

Level: diploma
Duration: diploma
Entry: c_plane
Fees: KES26000 Per Semester

Benefits of the Course

  • Builds specialized skills in health records management and medical data handling.
  • Equips learners with digital health competencies highly relevant in modern healthcare systems.
  • Enhances employability in a growing field where accurate data management is critical.
  • Develops transferable skills in organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
  • Opens doors for graduates to contribute directly to healthcare efficiency, policy planning, and research.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employable in a variety of organizations, including:

  • Public and private hospitals (as health records officers)
  • Insurance companies and HMOs (handling medical claims and coding)
  • Government ministries of health and county health departments
  • NGOs and international health organizations (supporting program monitoring and evaluation)
  • Research and academic institutions (as data officers or records managers)

Self-Employment & Flexibility

Graduates can establish health records consultancy services, offering digital health systems training, records digitization, or data management solutions for clinics and small hospitals. With IT skills, they can also venture into healthcare software support, medical transcription services, or freelance data analysis for health-related projects.

Preparation for Further Studies

This diploma provides a pathway to degree programs in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Public Health, or Healthcare Administration. Graduates may also pursue specialized certifications in medical coding, data analytics, or health IT systems, enabling them to advance into senior roles.