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Course Profile

Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Community Health(Community Health) in Kenya

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

Course Name

Diploma in Community Health(Community Health)

Major Subject

Community Health

Course Category

Diploma

Average Study Duration

2 Years

About Diploma in Community Health(Community Health)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Community Health(Community Health)

Kenya Institute of Social Work

Nairobi

Course Outline:
Module one
- English language.
- Communication skills.
- Life skills.
- Information communication technology.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Principles of community health and nutrition.
- Human anatomy and physiology.
- Food production safety and hygiene.
- Microbiology and parasitology.
- Communicable diseases.
- Community nutrition assessment and surveillance.

Module two
- Nutrition throughout the life cycle.
- Therapeutic nutrition in disease management.
- Food and nutrition security.
- Sexual and reproductive health.
- Health and nutrition education and promotion.
- Environmental health and safety.
- Maternal and child health.
- Research methods.
- Business plan.

Module three
- Project management.
- Management of hiv and aids.
- Epidemiology.
- Health service management.
- Nutrition and public health law.
- Nutrition in emergencies.
- Principals and practice of management.
- Trade project.
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent qualification.
Course Duration: One and half years.

Kenya Polytechnic University College

Nairobi

Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics and C- in chemistry and biology or
- Certificate in community health
Course duration
- 2 years

Institute of Healthcare Management

Nairobi

Course entry requirements
-Mean Grade C– and above or Certificate in Community Health Or related subject

Course duration: 2 years

Serein Education Centre

Nakuru

Course duration: 18 months.
Fees per term: Ksh. 12,000.
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE C- (Minus).

Finstock Evarsity

Nairobi

Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C - and above.
Duration: 12 - 18 months.

Kenya Institute of Social Sciences

Machakos

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-KCSE C-

Nazareth Medical College

Nairobi

Duration: 2.5 years

Minimum Entry requirement: C– Minus and Above

Kreston College

Nairobi

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-

Empire International College of Management and Technology

Nairobi

DETRA - Africa

Kitengela

North Coast Medical Training College

Kilifi

Zetech University Main Campus

Ruiru

Institute of Information Technology Studies & Research

Nairobi

Karma Training Institute

Isiolo

The Golden Gate College (GCC)

Mosoriot

African Training Center for Research and Technology

Machakos

Atlas College of Professional Studies

Eastleigh

Moya Institute of Technology

Eastleigh

Cefored Institute of Relief and Development

Nairobi

Bridge College

Nairobi

Institute of Applied Leadership and Professional Psychology

Nairobi

Beam International Training Centre Kisii branch

Kisii

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies

Nairobi

Metropolitan Institute, Nairobi

Nairobi

Metropolitan College

Nairobi

I-Link Institute of Development and Management Courses

Nairobi

Ivory Tower Institute

Kisumu

Kenya Medical Training College KMTC Garissa Campus

Garissa

Chako Training Centre School of Social Sciences

Nairobi

Carlile College

Nairobi

Universities Offering Diploma in Community Health(Community Health)

Amref International University

Nairobi

Entry requirements
(a) KCSE (OR equivalent) certificate with a minimum grade of C
(i) Minimum of C- in English and Kiswahili
(ii) Minimum of C- either; in Chemistry, Biology , Physics or physical sciences or Agriculture OR

(b) Pass in a certificate in community health or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate

The following are some of the areas covered:
(i) Disaster Preparedness and Management
(ii) Environmental and Occupational Health
(iii) Community Based Health Care
(iv) Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Mode of delivery
Face-to-face

Course duration
Two and half years

Tuition fees
Ksh.320,000

Trimester
January/May/September

Gretsa University School of Education and Social Sciences

Thika

Community health involves
all processes concerned
with the general well-being
of of people in a wide geographical
region.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of C in KCSE or
a certificate in community health
from a reputable institution.

Course duration
- The program takes three trimesters
plus internship.

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,000 per trimester

Kirinyaga University

Kerugoya

Entry requirements
(i) Mean Grade C (plain) at K.C.S.E with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science.OR

(ii) Mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with a Credit pass in any relevant certificate from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration
6 Semesters