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+254 709 750 350

Email

info@hids.ac.ke

Location

Victory Plaza, Thika

Health & Development Studies

About This Department

The School of Health and Development Studies is dedicated to preparing competent healthcare professionals and community development workers who make a difference in society.

Our programs combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training, ensuring graduates are job-ready and equipped with the skills needed in modern healthcare and community development settings.

Accredited by KNEC & CDACC
Clinical attachments included
Experienced healthcare instructors
Modern laboratory facilities

Available Programs

Certificate

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Community Health and Development

Learn to promote health and prevent disease in communities through health education, disease surveillance, and community mobilization.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Community Health and Development

Advanced training in community health programming, project management, health research, and community development strategies.

2 Years Diploma KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Health Records and Information

Master the management of patient health records, medical coding, filing systems, and health information technology.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Health Records and Information

Advanced health information management including data analysis, health statistics, medical terminology, and health information systems.

2 Years Diploma KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Social Work

Train to help individuals, families, and communities cope with challenges and improve their wellbeing through professional social work practice.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Social Work

Comprehensive social work training covering case management, counseling techniques, child protection, and social policy.

2 Years Diploma KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Community Development

Learn community mobilization, participatory development, project planning, and implementation for sustainable community development.

1 Year Certificate CDACC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Community Development

Advanced community development skills including program design, monitoring and evaluation, grant writing, and community empowerment.

2 Years Diploma CDACC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECTE)

Prepare to nurture young minds with training in child development, curriculum planning, classroom management, and early childhood teaching methods.

2 Years Diploma KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Social Development Studies

Understand social development theories, community needs assessment, and development project implementation.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Certificate

Certificate in Counselling

Develop counseling skills to help individuals overcome personal challenges, including basic counseling theories and techniques.

1 Year Certificate KNEC Certified
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Diploma

Diploma in Counselling

Comprehensive counseling training covering various counseling approaches, ethics, group therapy, crisis intervention, and specialized counseling areas.

2 Years Diploma KNEC Certified
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Career Opportunities

Community Health Worker
Nursing Assistant
Social Worker
Community Development Officer
Counselor
Early Childhood Teacher
Health Records Officer
Youth Worker