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Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development)
Major Subject
Community Health and Development
Course Category
Certificate
Average Study Duration
1 year
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About Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development)

Colleges Offering Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development)

Course Outline:
Semester one
- English language.
- Communication skills.
- Information communication technology
- Introduction to community development.
- Introduction to community health.
- Social research methods.
- Health education.
- Nutrition and dietetics.

Semester two
- Communicable diseases.
- Environment and health.
- Law in community health.
- Basic microbiology & parasitology.
- Community health techniques.
- Counselling skills.
- Field practicum and report.
- Project.
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE minimum grade of D+ or KCE Division 3 or the equivalent.
Course Duration: 1 Year.
Tuition Fees: KES 13,500

Minimum Entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of D (PLAIN) in KCSE OR an equivalent qualification recognized by the College Senate.

Course Units:
1. Stage I
-Social Research Methods
-Nutrition and Dietetics
-Introduction to Community Health
-Introduction to Community Development
-Information Communication Technology
-Health Education
-Communication Skills

2. Stage II
-Project
-Law in Community Health
-Field Practicum and Report
-Environment and Health
-Community Health Techniques
-Communicable Diseases
-Basic Microbiology and Parasitology
PROGRAMME DURATION
The Certificate in Community Health and Developmentis offered over a minimum period of three(3) trimesters or One academic years. Each academic year consists of (3) three trimesters.

EXAMINING BODY : KNEC andABMA

Programme commences;

Intake for the programme is in every January, May and September.

Mode of Learning

Regular classes
School based every April, august and December
Distance learning
Course name:
Certificate in Community Health and Development with IT.

Qualification:
KCSE Mean Grade C-

Subject clusters
C- in English or Kiswahili and
C- Biology / Biological Sciences
D+ in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
D+ in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Agriculture, Mathematics, General Science.

Entry requirements
Minimum Mean grade of D+ (Plus) , with a
C- (minus) in English/Kiswahili Or KCE Division
III Or other qualification recognized by MMUST
Senate

-Fees:Ksh :Ksh 30,000/- per
semester

mode of study
- Full time
- Evening/
Weekend
Exam Body: KNEC and ABMA

Duration: 3 trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement: D+ in Kenya Certificate in Secondary Education or its equivalent as ascertained with the ministry of Education and any other certified certificate from other institutions.
Minimum Entry requirement:
- Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of D plain
OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Course Admission Requirements: KCSE minimum grade of C- with C- English/Kiswahili, C- Biology
Course Duration: One year; full time (3 Semesters)
Intakes: January, May and August.
Minimum Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of D+ (Plus).
Exam Bodies: KNEC & Busoga University.
Course Duration: 4 semesters + Hospital Attachment.

Universities Offering Certificate in Community Health and Development(Community Health and Development)

Admission requirements
- One must have scored
a minimum of C- in KCSE
or equivalent qualifications.

Registration fees
- Kshs.2,000

Application fees
- Ksh.1,000

Mode of study
- Full time

Course duration
- Two semesters

Tuition fees
-Kshs.30,000 per semester

Total tuition fees
- Kshs.60,000
Admission requirements
A mean grade of D at KCSE OR KCE Division II or its equivalent.

Tuition fees
Ksh.25,000 per semester

Semester Dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii) September - December
Program requirements.
A mean grade of C- at KCSE.

Course duration.
Two years.

Intake: May and September

Mode of study
Full time

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