This article focuses on the courses offered at the Kenya Red Cross Training Institute. The institute began in 2010. It is registered under the Ministry of Education, under Vocational Education Training Authority.
The institute prides itself in competency-based training for medical personnel to bridge the gap in health systems in the African continent. It is a leading institution in emergency management programmes, disaster management programmes, short medical courses, leadership and management programmes.
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute Courses
Academic Courses
1. Diploma in Paramedicine
It is a professional course that qualifies individuals in pre-hospital care management.
Requirements
- KCSE Grade C or its equivalent with minimum of C in Biology, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry, Physics/ Maths.
OR
- Qualified EMT from Kenya Red Cross Training Institute or any other reputable and recognised institution & duly certified with a valid registration & practice license.
OR
- Qualified clinical healthcare worker holding a valid Certificate/Diploma/Degree in relevant health-related courses.
Duration
Full-time: 24 months.
Part-time: 30 months.
2. Certificate in Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
It is a certificate programme providing education and training for pre-hospital care professionals & prepares them to work within a multi-discipline healthcare team.
Requirements
- KCSE Grade D+ or its equivalent with a minimum of D+ in Biology and C- in either English/Kiswahili.
Duration
Full-time: 12 months.
Part-time: 18 months.
Short Courses
1. Short Medical CPP
(i). Basic life support
Duration: 1 day.
(ii). Advanced cardiac life support
Duration: 3 days.
(iii). Pre-hospital trauma life support (PHTLS)
Duration: 3 days.
(iv). Advanced trauma care for nurses
Duration: 3 days.
(v). Advanced trauma life support
Duration: 3 days.
2. Occupational Health & Safety Courses
(i). Basic first aid
Duration: 1 day.
(ii). Occupational first aid
Duration: 4 days.
(iii). Infant & baby first aid
Duration: 1 day.
(iv). Basic fire safety
Duration: 1 day.
(v). Fire marshal/ warden
Duration: 3 days.
3. Pre Hospital Courses
(i). First responder
Duration: 5 days.
(ii). Ambulance operator course
Duration: 10 days.
4. Programme Management Courses
(i). Disaster management
Duration: 10 days.
(ii). Monitoring & evaluation
Duration: 10 days.
(iii). Project planning & management
Duration: 5 days.
(iv). Fundraising and resource mobilisation
Duration: 5 days.
(v). Leadership management development programmes in community
Duration: 5 days.
(vi). Behavior change & communication
Duration: 5 days.
(vii). Advocacy skills
Duration: 5 days.
(viii). Strengthen human resource for health
Duration: 10 days.
(ix). Health emergencies in large populations
Duration: 10 days.
(x). Training of trainers
Duration: 10 days.
(xi). Customer service excellence
Duration: 3 days.
Kenya Red Cross Training Institute Contacts
Location: South C, Red Cross Road, Off Popo Road, Nairobi.
Contacts: 0705 464 722/ 0787 889 533.
