This article focuses on the courses offered at the Nep College of Health Sciences (NEPCHS). The college is a professional training institution in Garissa offering training that leads to an award of Diplomas and Certificates for future human resources for health and other related courses.
NEPCHS is the only unique college training health professionals particularly KRCHN and Clinical Medicine in the North Eastern region.
Nep College of Health Sciences is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Nursing Council of Kenya, Clinical Officers Council, Kenya National Examination Council and Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute.
Courses Offered at Nep College of Health Sciences
Diploma Courses
1. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Entry Requirements
- KCSE C (plain).
- C (plain) in English/Kiswahili and Biology.
- C- in Physics or Mathematics and Chemistry.
Duration: 3 years.
2. Upgrading from Certificate Nursing to Diploma
Entry Requirement: A certificate in nursing and 2 years experience.
Duration: 1½ years.
3. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE C- (minus) with D+ (plus) in English, Biology and Chemistry.
- D (plain) in Mathematics or Agriculture.
Duration: 3 years.
4. Diploma in Community Health & HIV/AIDS Management
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- (minus) and above.
Duration: 2 years.
5. Diploma in Perioperative Theatre Technology
Entry Requirement: KCSE Aggregate C- (minus).
Duration: 2 years.
Certificate Courses
1. Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE D (plain) with D in English, Biology and Chemistry.
- D plain in Mathematics or Agriculture.
Duration: 2 years.
2. Certificate in Community Health & Patient Care
Entry Requirements: KCSE D (plain) and above.
Duration: 1 year 2 months.
3. Certificate in Community Health & HIV/AIDS Management
Entry Requirement: D (plain) and above.
Duration: 1 year 2 months.
4. Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology
Entry Requirement: KCSE Aggregate D (plain).
Duration: 1 year.
Short Courses (Open For All)
- Computer Maintenance and Packages.
- HIV Testing and Counselling (NASCOP).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Nep College of Health Sciences Contacts
Location: Harambee Road, Maendeleo Plaza, Next to Equity Bank, Garissa Town.
Contact: 0726 040 404/ 0729 735 884.
