This is a basic diploma course in nursing. At the end of the training, the graduate will be a qualified clinical nurse, community nurse and also a midwife.
Course Objective
Course Content
The course content includes:
- Community health nursing
- Midwifery
- Medical surgical nursing
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Casualty/ emergency
- Theatre nursing
- Other selected experiences
Facilitators
The facilitation team comprises of highly qualified and competent lecturers local and International with vast experience in Critical Care.
Mode of Delivery
The course will be offered on full time basis by Lectures, Examinations, Continuous Assessment, Case studies and Research Project and Presentation
Eligible candidates
- Minimum entry age – 17 years
- Aggregate KCSE (mean grade) C plain or KCE division II
- The mandatory subjects should include a minimum of:
- C plain English or Kiswahili
- C plain in Biology or Biological sciences
- C-(minus) in Mathematics or physics/chemistry/physical sciences
These requirements may change from time to time.
Venue
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Professional Training Centre
Application Deadline
March and September every year
Course Duration
7 months divided into 5 months of four hours per day face to face lectures+2 months clinical exposure
Course Fees
Kshs. 30,000 for Kenyans and $375 for foreigners, per person.
The Fee covers: Tuition, teaching and learning materials, venue, mid morning teas and coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and coffee, certificate
Scheduled Dates
March and September every year
Mode of Application
By filling in the application form and mailing to trainingschool@gerties.org
With Ksh 2000/- Non Refundable application fee
