Health Records and Information Technology Program Offered at Nairobi Women’s Hospital College

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.

• 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 a higher level of studies in their fields of specialisation

• KCSE Mean grade: C- minus or Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority or Cert in HRIT
  

The Nairobi Women’s Hospital College is located along Kikuyu road, Dagoreti South Constituency, in the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi.  

The highly-qualified faculty is dedicated to excellence and providing competency-based knowledge and skills. Students receive personalized attention needed to fulfill their academic and personal potential.

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