Course Overview

This comprehensive course equips learners with essential skills in environmental hygiene, cleaning protocols, infection prevention, and effective waste management specifically tailored for healthcare settings. Designed for those pursuing careers or entrepreneurial ventures in hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and sanitation services, the program empowers graduates to apply industry-standard cleaning and disinfection processes, implement infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, and safely manage healthcare waste. Participants will also gain expertise in proper PPE usage, occupational safety compliance, and professional communication within health facilities. Additionally, the course provides valuable insights into entrepreneurship, enabling learners to explore self-employment opportunities in the growing sanitation and hygiene sector.

Target Group
  • School leavers (KCSE holders)
  • Hospital support staff
  • Public health workers
  • Healthcare cleaning service providers
  • Entrepreneurial youth and women
Certification

Award: Certificate from CLIPS TECHNICAL COLLEGE upon successful completion.

Requirements: Completion of all modules + practicals.

Career Value: Enhances employability in sanitation and healthcare support roles.

Entry Requirements
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: KCSE Certificate
  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: Basic English proficiency
  • ADDITIONAL: Interest in sanitation/healthcare
🕒 Full-Time

3 Months intensive program

🕒 Part-Time

3 Months (Evenings/Weekends)

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare Sanitation

  • Principles of environmental hygiene
  • Importance of sanitation in infection control
  • Regulatory standards and guidelines

Module 3: Cleaning Procedures and Protocols

  • Daily cleaning routines
  • Terminal cleaning
  • Cleaning agents and equipment

Module 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Types and usage
  • Donning and doffing
  • PPE maintenance

Module 7: Communication and Professionalism

  • Communication in healthcare
  • Professional ethics
  • Teamwork

Practical Attachment

  • Hands-on hospital training
  • Field experience

Module 2: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

  • Breaking transmission chain
  • Isolation techniques
  • Disinfection methods

Module 4: Hospital Waste Management

  • Waste classification
  • Segregation and disposal
  • Safety in waste handling

Module 6: Occupational Health and Safety

  • Hazards in healthcare
  • Emergency procedures
  • Incident reporting

Module 8: Entrepreneurship in Sanitation

  • Business opportunities
  • Starting a cleaning business
  • Client management

Career Progression Pathways

Entry-Level Roles
  • Hospital Cleaner / Janitor
  • Health Support Staff
  • Sanitation Assistant
  • Waste Management Assistant
  • Infection Control Support Worker
Mid-Level Roles (With Experience)
  • Sanitation Supervisor
  • IPC Assistant
  • Environmental Services Coordinator
  • WASH Field Assistant
Self-Employment Opportunities
  • Start a cleaning business
  • Contract services to clinics
Further Education Options
  • Diploma in Public Health
  • Diploma in Community Health

Course Fee

KES 92,000

Fee includes tuition, course materials, exams, student ID, and official certificate.

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