Healthcare Environmental Hygiene and Sanitation

Certificate in Healthcare Environmental Hygiene and Sanitation

TVETA REG NO: TVETA/PRIVATE/TV/0042/2023

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 practices, 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
Individuals interested in healthcare cleaning services
Youth and women seeking self-employment

Certification

Award

Certificate awarded by Macmillan Medical Training College upon successful completion

Requirements

Completion of all modules and practical attachment

Career Value

Enhances employability in healthcare sanitation and related fields

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

KCSE Certificate

Language Requirement:

Basic English proficiency

Additional Requirement:

Interest in healthcare or sanitation services

Duration & Mode of Study

Full-Time

3 Months intensive program

Part-Time

6 Months (Evenings/Weekends)

Course Content

Module 1 Introduction to Healthcare Sanitation

Principles of environmental hygiene in healthcare

Importance of sanitation in infection control

Regulatory standards and guidelines

Module 2 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Chain of infection and breaking transmission

Standard precautions and isolation techniques

Disinfection and sterilization methods

Module 3 Cleaning Procedures and Protocols

Daily cleaning routines in healthcare facilities

Terminal cleaning and outbreak situations

Proper use of cleaning agents and equipment

Module 4 Hospital Waste Management

Classification of healthcare waste

Waste segregation, handling and disposal

Safety measures in waste management

Module 5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Types of PPE in healthcare settings

Proper donning and doffing techniques

PPE maintenance and disposal

Module 6 Occupational Health and Safety

Hazards in healthcare environments

Safety protocols and emergency procedures

Reporting incidents and near misses

Module 7 Communication and Professionalism

Effective communication in healthcare

Professional conduct and ethics

Teamwork in healthcare settings

Module 8 Entrepreneurship in Sanitation Services

Business opportunities in sanitation

Starting a cleaning services business

Marketing and client management

Practical Practical Attachment

Hands-on training in healthcare facilities

Real-world application of learned skills

Supervised field experience

Career Progression Pathways

Entry-Level Roles

Hospital Cleaner / Janitor (Sanitation Officer)
Healthcare Support Staff (Environmental Services)
Public Health Sanitation Assistant
Waste Management Assistant
Infection Control Support Worker

Mid-Level Roles (With Experience)

Sanitation Supervisor / Team Leader
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Assistant
Housekeeping/Environmental Services Coordinator
WASH Field Assistant

Self-Employment Opportunities

Start a healthcare cleaning and sanitation business
Offer contracted sanitation services to clinics and offices
Sell cleaning supplies or PPE
Provide hygiene training services

Further Education Options

Certificate or Diploma in Public Health
Diploma in Health Records or Community Health
TVET Instructor training in sanitation-related fields

Course Fee

KES 26,200

Comprehensive package includes tuition, course materials, examinations, student ID and official certificate

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