Department of Health Records Management

The department offers Certificate, Diploma & Bachelors of Health Records & Information Management

Information is very important in healthcare. There can be no provision of quality care without the full story on a patient’s medical problems. Medical records and health information technicians are the workers who make sure that Patients’ records are safe and up to date.

Course rationale
The Health Records and Information Management training is to provide a strong foundation for Information professionals competent in health records management and health research.

Why Study the Programmes in Mount Kenya University
The Health Records and Information programs in Mount Kenya University are designed to equip the students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them harness and implement clinical skills, conduct research and be able to advance academically in order to provide and improve the health delivery from the rural health facilities all the way to the National and International level.

The University has adequate teaching facilities, Computer laboratories and qualified faculty. The proximity to a level five hospital ensures that the students acquire hands on training to make them confident once they step into the job market.

Head of Department – Duncan M. Mutongu

Email: healthrecords@mku.ac.ke, dmutongu@mku.ac.ke, 0723167027