Health record technicians organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems. By use of technology they classify, code and categorize patient information for databases and registries and maintain patient medical and treatment histories.
This Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology provides a strong foundation for Information professionals competent in health records management and health research. The course encourages the learner to be versed with the current trends in ICT and it equips the learner with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to perform automated health system operations, system analysis, design and development besides performing network system and support duties.