This article focuses on the courses offered at St Elizabeth School of Nursing Mukumu. The school is a tertiary training institution owned by the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega.
Since its inception in 1960s, the school has had a good report on academic performance courtesy of the conducive hospital environment especially in the wards and maternity unit run by excellent midwives. Like other training schools, students are subjected to the same syllabus and training by regulatory bodies such as the Nursing Council of Kenya and TVET-CDACC.
Courses Offered At St Elizabeth School of Nursing Mukumu
1. Perioperative Theater Technology
(i). Diploma in Perioperative Theater Technology
Requirement: Mean Grade of C- (minus) in KCSE.
(ii). Certificate in Perioperative Theater Technology
Requirement: Mean Grade of D (plus) in KCSE.
2. Nursing
(i). Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)- Diploma
Requirements: Mean Grade of C (plain) in KCSE, English/Kiswahili & Biology C (plain) and either Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry C- (minus).
3. Social Sciences
(i). Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
Requirement: Mean Grade of C- (minus) in KCSE.
(ii). Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
Requirement: Mean Grade of D+ in KCSE or Artisan Certificate in Social Work.
Duration: 2 years.
(iii). Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Requirement: Mean Grade of C- in KCSE or Certificate in Counselling Psychology.
(iv). Certificate in Counselling Psychology
Requirement: Mean Grade of D+ in KCSE or Artisan Certificate in Counselling Psychology.
(v). Diploma in Marriage and Family Therapy
Requirement: Mean Grade of C- (minus) in KCSE or Certificate in Counselling Psychology Level 5.
(vi). Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
Requirement: Mean Grade of D+ in KCSE.
Short Courses
1. HTS
The course is suitable for health personnel, teachers, counsellors, social workers e.t.c.
Duration: 28 days.
Mode of Study: Weekend.
2. Adherence
The course is suitable for health personnel, counsellors, social workers, teachers e.t.c.
Duration: 10 days.
Mode of Study: Weekend.
St Elizabeth School of Nursing Mukumu Contacts
Location: Along Kakamega- Kisumu Highway, Khayega Location.
Contacts: 0734 636 308/ 0700 798 070.
