DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK (KNEC PROGRAMME)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a three year course whose objective is to equip students with knowledge, skills
and attitudes that will enable them perform and manage development activities in society.
Medical social workers typically work in a hospital, outpatient clinics, community health agency,
skilled nursing facility, long term care facility or hospice. They work with patients for psychological help and counseling.
POSSIBLE CAREER PATH FOR MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS
- Social Workers
- Community or Peer Educators
- Counsellors
- Community Health Workers
- Probation Officers
- Community Partnership Facilitators
COURSE DURATION
Three (3) years full-time course
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum qualification: KCSE C- (Minus) or Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
Course open to Beginners, Community Development workers, Social Welfare Workers and Community health assistants.
EXAMINATION BODIES AND LICENSING
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)