Health Records & IT
Course Description
Introduction:
Welcome to the Health Records and IT course offered at Steps Healthcare Training Institute. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the effective management of health records and the utilization of Information Technology (IT) are paramount for ensuring efficient healthcare delivery, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This course is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in roles related to health information management and IT within healthcare settings.
Philosophy:
Our philosophy revolves around the belief that proficient management of health records and adept utilization of IT systems are integral components of providing high-quality healthcare services. We prioritize a hands-on, practical approach to learning, supplemented by theoretical foundations, to ensure that our students are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the healthcare industry.
Rationale:
The increasing digitization of health records, coupled with the growing reliance on IT systems for healthcare management, underscores the need for skilled professionals in health information management and IT. By offering this course, Steps Healthcare Training Institute aims to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare practices and modern technological advancements, thereby empowering our students to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare sector.
Goals and Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health information management principles, including data collection, storage, retrieval, and dissemination.
- To familiarize students with various healthcare IT systems and software applications commonly used in clinical and administrative settings.
- To cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for analyzing and addressing challenges related to health records management and IT implementation.
- To instill a strong sense of ethical responsibility and compliance with regulatory standards governing health information confidentiality, privacy, and security.
- To prepare students for entry-level positions in health information management, medical coding, healthcare administration, and other related fields.
- To facilitate hands-on training and practical experience through internships, workshops, and simulations, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios effectively.
In conclusion, the Health Records and IT course at Steps Healthcare Training Institute is designed to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to succeed in the dynamic and evolving field of healthcare information management.
The Health Records & IT program is designed to be completed in:
6 trimesters (one and half years) for the Certificate level and
9 trimesters (two and half years) for the Diploma level
It can be covered as one of the following modes:
Face-to-Face Mode
This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.
Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning
In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus.
Blended Learning
This is a hybrid of face-to-face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.
CERTIFICATE LEVEL
- K.C.S.E MEAN GRADE OF C-
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Access to a computer
DIPLOMA LEVEL
- K.C.S.E MEAN GRADE OF C
- Certificate In Health Records and IT Level 5 OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) OR
- Any other international qualifications to get approval from the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Access to a computer
- Health information officer
- Medical data analyst
- Health Case manager
- Health informatics specialist
- Health economist
- Project manager
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RECORDS & IT FEE STRUCTURE
TRIMESTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
TUITION FEE | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 |
ADMINISTRATION FEE | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 |
INTERNAL EXAMINATION FEE | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 |
2 PAIRS OF SCRUBS | Ksh 5000 | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
CLINICAL PLACEMENT | Ksh 20,000 | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
GRADUATION FEE | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | Ksh 10,000 |
Total | Ksh 50,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 35,000 |
DIPLOMA IN HEALTH RECORDS & IT
TRIMESTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
TUITION FEE | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 | Ksh 20,000 |
ADMINISTRATION FEE | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 | Ksh 2,000 |
INTERNAL EXAMINATION FEE | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 | Ksh 3000 |
2 PAIRS OF SCRUBS | Ksh 5000 | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
CLINICAL PLACEMENT | Ksh 20,000 | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
GRADUATION FEE | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | Ksh 10,000 |
Total | Ksh 50,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 35,000 |
