Diploma in Community Health

This course focuses on the protection, promotion, and improvement of health within communities through organized efforts. The course explores the determinants of health, the role of public health systems, and the design and implementation of health programs that address the needs of diverse populations.

It combines knowledge from health sciences, social sciences, and environmental sciences to create strategies for disease prevention, health education, and community development.
 

Community health professionals often collaborate closely with practitioners of Clinical Medicine to deliver integrated primary healthcare.

Objectives of the Course

  1. Strengthen Research Skills
  2. Develop Community Programs
  3. Identify Health Determinants
  4. Understand Public Health Principles
  5. Promote Health Education

Expected working field

  1. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  2. Hospitals and Clinics
  3. Research Institutions
  4. Policy and Advocacy Groups
  5. Schools and Educational Institutions
  6. International Health Agencies

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Entry Requirement KCSE MEAN GRADE C - (Minus), ENG/KISW C-, BIOLOGY D+, MATH/CHEM/PHY/HOME SCI D+
Examination Body
CDACC
Duration of study 2, 1/2 Years
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