Programme Name: Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology
Programme Code: UADHEITFXU1A
PROGRAMME 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 increased to develop techniques to cope with the ever growing demands placed on the health services. As a result of this need, the Health Information Technology Programme has evolved at the University of Technology, to train persons in this specialized field
The certificate programme 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 programme 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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy the following qualifications
- A minimum of five (5) General Certificate Education (GCE) Ordinary Level A, B, & C or Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), General Proficiency Levels, 1, 2 and 3 (after June 1998) in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and One other pass in an approved subject or their equivalent.
- Pass a final selection interview.
Candidates with other types of academic qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the University’s regulations on academic equivalency.
| YEAR 1 | (Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | |
| Academic Writing I | 2 |
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| Information Technology | 3 |
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| Fundamentals of Physiology | 3 |
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| Introduction to Office Systems | 3 |
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| College Mathematics | 4 |
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| Health Information Technology | 4 |
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| Community Service Project | 1 |
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| Seminar | 1 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
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| Academic Writing II | 2 |
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| SocioPsychology | 3 |
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| Medical Terminology | 4 |
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| Physiology of Organ Systems | 3 |
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| Health Care Management I | 3 |
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| Seminar 2 | 1 |
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| TOTAL for Yr 1 | 40 |
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| Year 2 | ( Semester 1) | ||
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits |
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| Health Information Technology II | 4 |
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| Pathophysiology | 3 |
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| Health Care Delivery Systems | 3 |
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| Health & Vital Statistics | 2 |
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| Medical Data Classification | 4 |
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| Health Care Management II | 3 |
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| Seminar 3 | 1 |
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| (Semester 2) | |||
| Clinical Practice * | 1 |
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| Health Information Technology III | 4 |
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| Health Information System | 3 |
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| Project Planning & Report Writing | 3 |
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| Externship** | 3 |
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| Seminar 4 | 1 |
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| TOTAL (Yr 2) | 35 |
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