Diploma In Health Information Management

Diploma in Health Information Management programme is designed to produce competent graduates in the area of Health and Medical Information Management especially in the function of Disease and Procedure Coding in Case-mix System based on International Classification of Disease (ICD10) to support and complement the dynamic healthcare service requirement. Basically, Health Information Management is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital medical information vital to provide quality patient care and optimum resource allocation. It is a combination of business, science and information technology where the Health Information Management (HIM) expert often serve in bridge roles, connecting clinical, operational, and administrative functions.

At the end of the 3 year programme, students shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the establishment of Health / Medical Information Management System and its services. They would be able to competently review health and medical record content and apply systematic approach in managing health and medical information system. At KPJUC, the programme is also designed to ensure students gain teamwork and interpersonal skills in the provision of services which are appropriate to employment responsibilities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pass SPM or equivalent

• Pass in English
• Credit in Bahasa Melayu
• Credit in any Mathematics subject OR any Science subject
• Credit in 1 other subject

International Students

Similar as Malaysian candidate, AND must possess IELTS ? 5.5 or TOEFL ? 550 or equivalent.