KCSE MEAN GRADE : D MINUS(-) AND ABOVE

DURATION: 6 MONTHS

CLINICAL PRACTICUM (HANDS-ON TRAINING) 2 MONTHS OF SUPERVISED WORK

EXAMINING BODY & CERTIFICATION: TVET CDACC

This is the entry-level program for the HEALTH SERVICE SUPPORT.

At the end of the learning program, the learner will be able to practice BOTH LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.

1. Course Overview

The Certificate in Caregiving program equips trainees with essential knowledge and hands-on skills to provide compassionate and professional care to patients, the elderly, and persons with special needs.
The program emphasizes holistic care, basic nursing procedures, communication, ethics, and safety — preparing learners to work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and home-based care settings.

2. Course Duration

• Duration:  6 MONTHS
• Mode of Study: Full-time, ONLINE, PART TIME (classroom instruction, practical skills lab, and field attachments)

3. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the trainee should be able to:

1. 1. Demonstrate understanding of basic human anatomy, physiology, and hygiene.
   2. Provide personal and bedside care to patients and the elderly.
   3. Apply infection prevention and control measures.
   4. Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills in caregiving.
   5. Provide emotional, physical, and social support to clients.
   6. Maintain a safe and clean environment for care recipients.
   7. Observe professional ethics and confidentiality in caregiving practice.

4. Course Structure

• Introduction to Caregiving
• Communication Skills
• Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Personal Hygiene and Grooming
• Nutrition and Feeding Techniques
• Infection Prevention and Control
• First Aid and Emergency Care
• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Basic Computer Applications
• Bedside Nursing Procedures
• Mobility and Transfer Techniques
• Caring for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
• Mental Health and Emotional Support
• Home-Based Care
• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Safety and Environmental Hygiene
• Clinical Placement / Attachment
• Project Work and Practical Evaluation

5. Teaching and Learning Methods

• Classroom Lectures and Demonstrations
• Simulation and Laboratory Practice
• Field Visits and Community Outreach
• Supervised Clinical Attachments
• Group Discussions, Case Studies, and Role-Playing

6. Assessment Methods

• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
• Practical Skills Evaluations
• Written Examinations
• Logbook and Supervisor Assessments
• Final Competency Evaluation and Project Presentation

7. Career Opportunities

Graduates can work as:

• Professional Caregivers
• Nursing Assistants
• Home-Based Care Providers
• Elderly and Disability Support Workers
• Community Health Aides

Employment Opportunities:

• Hospitals and Clinics
• Nursing Homes and Hospices
• Home Care Agencies
• Community Health Programs
• NGOs and Humanitarian Organizations