Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
Science laboratory technologists are trained to conduct experiments, testing materials and analyzing results. They can work in healthcare institutions, research labs or learning institutions.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Health records and information Technology equips the learner with knowledge, skills and abilities to operate in and or manage health records department in a hospital, any data section or research firm, being able to collect, store and retrieve data both manually and electronically using the current technology. Health records technicians and technologist are also equipped with knowledge and skills in ICT including system analysis and design , networking, programming, enabling them to offer various ICT services such as website development, troubleshooting and repair, cabling and networking among others.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HRIO
Analysing trends and communicating these to the management.
- Compile and maintain patient’s medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
- Participate in preparation of outpatient and inpatient monthly reports.
- Scanning onto the system and safe storage of hard copy consent forms
. • Filing, i.e., patients’ files, reports, birth notification forms and other key correspondences.
- Process patient admission and discharge documents.
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- Collection and filing, including electronically, of reports of other departments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Extract and analyse hospital and maternity data and statistics.
- Release information to persons and agencies according to regulations
- Preparation of quarterly/monthly meeting minutes.
- Extracting from the Electronic Health Record hospital and maternity monthly reports.
- Maintaining hospital surveillance reports.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all medical records
Career progression
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Degree
- PHD
- (NB: all levels of progression are available in local universities )
| TERM 1 | TERM 2 | TERM 3 | TERM 4 | TERM 5 | TERM 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUITION | 27000 | 27000 | 27000 | ATTACHMENT 1 | ATTACHMENT 2 | |
| WIFI | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | |||
| ICT PACKAGES & LAB USE | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | |||
| FIRST AID & EMERGENCIES | 2500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| INTERNAL EXAMS | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | ||
| LIBRARY | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | ||
| ATTACHMENT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| PRACTICAL | 0 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | ||
| INSURANCE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 36000 | 31500 | 31500 | 31500 |
| ADMISSION CHARGES | 14200 (PAID ALL ON ADMISSION) |
|---|---|
| UNIFORM GIRLS (2 TUNICS,LABCOAT,SWEATER,T-SHIRT) | 7000 (PAID ON ADMISSION) |
| UNIFORM BOYS (SWEATER,T-SHIRT,LABCOAT,WHITE SHIRT) | 6200 (PAID ON ADMISSION) |
| TRANSPORT | 1000 PER TERM |
| MAINTENANCE DIPLOMA | 2500 PAID IN TERM 2,3,5,6,7 |
| MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE | 2500 PAID IN TERM 2,3 & 5 |
| HOSTEL (WITH 3 MEALS) | 21500 PER TERM |
| ATTACHMENT & INSURANCE | 9000 PAID IN TERM 3 & TERM 8 FOR DIPLOMA |
| ATTACHMENT & INSURANCE | 9000 PAID IN TERM 3 & TERM 5 FOR CERTIFICATE |
FEES ONCE PAID ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT. CASH PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
BANK PAYMENTS: KCB BANK
ACCOUNT NAME: COMMONWEALTH COLLEGE OF MEDICAL AND RELATED STUDIES
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1197795537
KIMATHI BRANCH MPESA PAYMENT: PAYBILL NUMBER: 995774, ACCOUNT NUMBER: ADMISSION NO.