Diploma in Health Records Science and Technology
School of Workforce Enhancement and Development
Upskilling Academy
Programme Description
The Diploma in Health Records Science and Technology is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare students for careers in managing, analysing and securing
health information. The curriculum integrates principles of data security, confidentiality, healthcare technology and documentation quality to produce graduates who play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of patient records and contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Requirements
Tuition & Fees
| FeesType | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit* |
| Administrative | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Inusurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
| * Total Programme Credits can be found in the courses section | ||||
Courses
| Course Type | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course in Major | HISM 101 | Health Record Science I | 2 |
| Course in Major | HISM 103 | Health Record Science II | 4 |
| Course in Major | MDLT 105 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Course in Major | MDLT 221 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Course in Major | RCMT 152 | Introduction to Records Management | 3 |
| Course in Major | EPIE 300 | Foundations of Epidemiology and Surveillance | 3 |
| Total Credits Major Courses | 17 | ||
| Support Course | BIOL 113 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Support Course | COMM 118 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
| Support Course | ITEC 121 | Productivity Tools | 3 |
| Support Course | MATH 116 | Contemporary College Math | 3 |
| Support Course | STAT 120 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| Support Course | SPAN 100 | Introduction to Spanish | 3 |
| Support Course | COMM 124 | Sign Language I | 2 |
| Support Course | FYEC 100 | College Orientation | 3 |
| Total Credits Support Courses | 23 |
Additional Information
Semester
TBA
In Person / Online / Blended
Blended
Gate Funding Availability:
No
Payment Plan Availability:
Yes
Campus
Email:
professionaled@costaatt.edu.tt
Telephone:
625-5030 ext. 2601, 2600
