Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Clinical medicine is a field of medicine that deals primarily with the practice and study of medicine based on the direct examination of the patient. This is in contrast to other science fields that focus more on the theoretical and basics of medical science.
The Clinical Medicine & Surgery Diploma at ICMHS Kenya is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient healthcare professionals in the medical field. This comprehensive course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical medicine, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.
Clinical Officers are involved in proactively managing preventative care, reaching out to patients to ensure they get recommended tests and follow up interventions. Their major functions include; provision of curative, promotive and rehabilitative services, management of health services, and participation in health education to the public, act as catalysts of change in ensuring community is healthy for national growth, liaising with community leaders in increasing community participation in preventive health care.
Key Areas of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Diploma Includes:
- Medical Diagnostics & Patient Care: Students will learn how to effectively diagnose medical conditions, manage patient care, and understand the complexities of patient treatment.
- Clinical Skills Development: Practical training in clinical settings, focusing on examination techniques, patient monitoring, and medical procedures.
- Surgical Assistance: Training in assisting during surgical procedures, understanding the principles of surgery, and post-operative care.
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Learn about the use of medications in treating medical conditions and their interactions within the human body.
- Medical Ethics & Professionalism: Understand the ethical considerations in patient care, including confidentiality, patient rights, and professional conduct.
- Medical Research & Evidence-Based Practice: Gain skills in medical research and the use of evidence-based practices to inform clinical decision-making.
- Pathophysiology & Disease Management: In-depth understanding of the mechanisms behind various diseases and the management of acute and chronic conditions.
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| Entry Requirement | Mean Grade C (Plain), Eng/Kisw C (Plain), Bio C (Plain), Chem C- (Minus) and C- (Minus) in Math/Phy |
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| Duration of Study | 3 Years |
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Exam Body | COCK |