COURSE TITLE

Associate Degree in Health Information Technology (HIT)

COURSE CODE: UADHEITFTU1

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The primary aim of the health services is the rendering of the highest quality of health care.

The field of Health Information Management has emerged as a very important support service in the delivery of efficient and effective health care.  As the levels of health care improve so has the need increases to develop techniques to cope with ever growing demands placed on the health services.  As a result this need has evolved the Health Information Technology course at the University of Technology to train persons in this specialized field

The certificate course in Health Records and Statistics which it replaces was collaborated with and organised through the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Ministry of Health.  This associate degree course incorporates new elements in health and vital statistics in recognition of the increased importance being given to primary health care services in the Commonwealth Caribbean Region

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should satisfy the following for entry to the level I of the course.

i) Four GCE O’ Level A, B, or C or CXC General Proficiency 1, 2 of (3, June 1998) which must include Mathematics, English Language, Biology and one other subject relevant to the course.

ii) Person 25 years of age and above who are not eligible for admission under the aforementioned entry requirements may apply for Mature Entry.

COURSE STRUCTURE

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