Launch Your Healthcare & Professional Career — September 7, 2026 Intake
All Certificate and Diploma programs (6 months and above) commence Monday, 7 September 2026. Practical, accredited training in Kisumu — TVETA · CDACC · NITA · KNDI · AHA aligned.
- Practical, hands-on training
- Industry-experienced trainers
- Flexible learning schedules
- Career-oriented programs
- Attachment opportunities
- TVETA · CDACC · NITA aligned
Pathways That Match Your Ambition
From rapid skill-builders to full diplomas — choose what fits your career stage.
Short Courses
Focused, practical training that builds a specific skill in days or weeks. Next intake runs from 1 September through 30 September 2026.
Pediatric First Aid & CPR
- Infant & child CPR
- AED for children
- Choking response
- Emergency assessment
Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's stages
- Behavior management
- Family support
- Daily care routines
Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Adult & infant BLS
- Two-rescuer CPR
- AED operation
- Chain of survival
Wound Care Management
- Wound assessment
- Dressing techniques
- Infection control
- Chronic wound care
Palliative Care
- Pain management
- End-of-life care
- Symptom control
- Family counselling
Geriatric Care
- Elderly nutrition
- Mobility support
- Chronic conditions
- Dignified care
Birth Doula
- Labor support
- Comfort techniques
- Postnatal support
- Mother-baby bonding
Trauma Counselling & Support
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention
- PTSD support
- Resilience building
Marriage & Family Counselling
- Couples therapy
- Family systems
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
Child & Adolescent Counselling
- Developmental needs
- Play therapy
- Behavioral issues
- School-based support
Addiction Counselling
- Substance abuse
- Recovery models
- Relapse prevention
- Group facilitation
Long Courses
Comprehensive certificate and diploma programs that prepare you for a healthcare career. Main intake begins Monday, 7 September 2026.
Certificate Programs
Healthcare Assistant Level 5
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE D+
- Examined by
- TVETA CDACC
Caregiving Level 4
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Min. grade
- KCSE D
- Examined by
- NITA
Caregiving Level 5
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Min. grade
- KCSE D
- Examined by
- TVET CDACC
Nutrition and Dietetics
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- KNDI / TVETA
Community Health & Development
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE C
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Perioperative Theatre Technology
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Health Records & Information Tech
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Diploma Programs
Perioperative Theatre Technology
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Min. grade
- KCSE C
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Community Health & Development
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Nutrition and Dietetics
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Min. grade
- KCSE C
- Examined by
- KNDI / TVETA
Orthopedic & Trauma Medicine
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Min. grade
- KCSE C
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Counselling Psychology
- Duration
- 2–3 Years
- Min. grade
- KCSE C-
- Examined by
- TVETA / CDACC
Why Choose Danid Training Institute — College of Health Sciences
A premier TVET institution shaping competent, compassionate and industry-ready professionals.
Competency-Based Training
CBET curriculum focused on real workplace skills.
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Aligned to current healthcare and counselling demands.
Affordable Fees
Quality training at fees you can plan around.
Practical Skills Development
Hands-on labs, simulations and clinical practice.
Flexible Learning
Weekday, weekend and short-course schedules.
Attachment Opportunities
Placements with hospitals, clinics and NGOs.
Experienced Trainers
Industry professionals and seasoned academics.
Student Support Services
Mentorship, guidance and career coaching.
Career Readiness Focus
Employment-ready graduates from day one.
Growing Alumni Network
Connect with peers across the region.
Real Hospital Experience, From Day One
DTI students gain supervised, hands-on clinical attachment through our institutional partners across Kisumu and the wider region.
Danid Centre for Chronic Illness
Lead clinical partner — chronic care, palliative & community outreach
Kisumu Specialist Hospital
Multi-specialty hospital attachment
Bloom Surgical Hospital
Theatre & perioperative attachment
Maxcure Hospital
General & critical care attachment
Khannika Hospital
Ward, OPD & wound-care attachment
Synergy Hospital
Maternity, paediatrics & emergency attachment
All clinical attachments are coordinated by DTI faculty and supervised by qualified hospital staff.
Why Healthcare Professionals Are in High Demand
Kenya and the world need more trained healthcare and counselling professionals. Here's where DTI graduates go.
Healthcare Assistant
Caregiver
Community Health Worker
Theatre Technician
Health Records Officer
Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor
Birth Doula
Palliative Care Assistant
From Our Graduates
Real outcomes from real students. DTI training translates into careers.
"DTI's hands-on training prepared me for an international placement. I'm now caring for elderly patients abroad and supporting my family back home."
"The simulation labs are world-class. The BLS certification opened immediate doors in emergency response roles."
"Trainers brought real cases into class. I left feeling fully equipped to support students through grief and trauma."
"Affordable, practical, and respected. DTI gave me both the knowledge and the network to lead a community programme."
Graduation Day at DTI
Our graduates leave equipped, confident and ready to serve in healthcare, counselling and community settings across Kenya and abroad.
Join the next cohort — Certificate & Diploma intake begins 7 September 2026.
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