Community Health (Certificate level)
About This Course
About This Course
Step into one of Kenya’s most impactful and fast-growing fields with the Certificate in Community Health program at ICS Technical College — the best college in Kenya for technical and health science courses.
This 12-month program is ideal for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of D (Plain) and above, designed to equip you with essential skills in community health practice, disease prevention, and health promotion.
You’ll gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and simulations while learning how to identify, prevent, and manage community health challenges under the guidance of experienced medical tutors.
At ICS, we emphasize practical skills and real-world exposure, ensuring our graduates are job-ready and capable of transforming community healthcare systems across the country.
Why Choose This Course?
🔹 Practical Focus:
Experience intensive hands-on training through community health projects, field visits, and health outreach programs designed to simulate real public health work.
🔹 Affordable Fees:
Tuition fee of Kshs. 18,000, with a practical fee of Kshs. 4,000 per term — fully eligible for 100% HELB loan coverage.
🔹 Free Accommodation:
Enjoy free hostel facilities at our Main Campus in Malaa Town, ensuring a comfortable learning environment.
🔹 Community Impact:
Gain the knowledge and skills to make a real difference by improving health outcomes in rural and urban communities across Kenya.
Course Details
Level: Certificate
Duration: 12 Months (4 Terms)
Entry Grade: D (Plain) & Above
Exam Body: CDACC (Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council)
Tuition Fee: Kshs. 18,000 (Total)
Number of Terms: 4
Practical Fee per Term: Kshs. 4,000
Total Estimated Cost: Kshs. 34,000 (excluding registration, library, and other fees)
Admission Requirements
To apply, ensure you have:
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Copies of academic certificates
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National ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate
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2 recent passport-size photos
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Registration Fee: Kshs. 1,000
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Student ID Fee: Kshs. 500
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Library Fee: Kshs. 3,000
Learning Experience
At ICS Technical College, learning goes beyond the classroom. The Community Health Certificate course combines theory with extensive practical exposure.
You’ll participate in health education campaigns, community surveys, and public health initiatives, learning how to apply preventive health measures, basic nursing skills, and environmental sanitation techniques.
Our modern training facilities and committed instructors ensure that each student gains confidence, competence, and compassion — the hallmarks of an effective community health worker.