The Certificate in Community Health Assistant at Royo College of Medical and Health Sciences is a 2-year program designed to equip students with the essential skills to support healthcare delivery in communities. This course prepares graduates to work in public health programs, hospitals, NGOs, and community-based health initiatives, focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and basic healthcare services.
📌 Duration: 2 year (Theory + Fieldwork Training)
📌 Mode of Study: Classroom instruction, practical field attachments, and community-based training
To qualify for this certificate program, applicants must meet the following minimum KCSE requirements:
✅ Mean Grade: D+ (Plus) or higher
✅ English/Kiswahili: D (Plain) or higher
✅ Biology/Health Sciences: D (Plain) or higher
The curriculum covers key areas in community health and public health, including:
🏥 Introduction to Community Health – Understanding the role of community health assistants
💉 Disease Prevention & Control – Managing and preventing common illnesses
🍏 Nutrition & Health Promotion – Educating communities on proper diet and wellness
🧼 Environmental Health & Sanitation – Promoting hygiene and safe living conditions
🛡 Maternal & Child Health – Providing support for mothers and infants
👥 Community Mobilization & Advocacy – Engaging communities for improved healthcare
Students participate in community-based projects, field visits, and practical attachments in healthcare facilities and public health programs.
Graduates can work as:
🏥 Community Health Assistants – Supporting healthcare programs at county and national levels
🌍 Public Health Assistants – Assisting in disease prevention and health awareness campaigns
🏡 Health Outreach Workers – Educating and mobilizing communities for better healthcare
📊 NGO & Humanitarian Health Workers – Contributing to health programs in underserved areas
This certificate also provides a pathway for advanced studies in public health, nursing, or community development.
For enrollment and further details, contact Royo College of Medical and Health Sciences today
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