Academic Offerings

Programs & Courses

Choose a clinically focused diploma programme that prepares you for a rewarding healthcare career. Every course is accredited, hands-on, and led by experienced practitioners.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at St. Francis Medical Training CollegeDiploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences practical laboratory session at St. Francis Medical Training College
Course 01

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences trains students to perform laboratory tests used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Students learn how to analyze blood, tissue, and other body samples using modern laboratory equipment and techniques.

The course emphasizes laboratory safety, diagnostic accuracy, and scientific research skills required to support medical doctors in healthcare facilities.

Duration
3 Years
Award
Diploma
Min. Entry
KCSE C Plain
Awarding Body
KMLTTB
Intakes
March, September

Sample Modules

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Haematology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Parasitology
  • Laboratory Management
  • +3 more

Career Outcomes

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Hospital Laboratory Technician
  • Diagnostic Laboratory Analyst
  • Public Health Laboratory Officer
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Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) at St. Francis Medical Training College
Course 02

Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)

The Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) prepares students to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care across hospitals, community settings, and primary health facilities. Trainees develop clinical judgment, patient-care skills, and leadership capabilities essential for modern healthcare teams.

The programme emphasizes hands-on clinical placement, community health practice, and professional ethics, producing registered nurses ready for Kenya's healthcare system and beyond.

Duration
3 Years
Award
Diploma
Min. Entry
KCSE C Plain
Awarding Body
Nursing Council of Kenya
Intakes
March, September

Sample Modules

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Nutrition & Dietetics
  • +15 more

Career Outcomes

  • Registered Community Health Nurse
  • Hospital Staff Nurse
  • Primary Health Care Nurse
  • Community Health Nurse
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Diploma in Community Health Nursing (DCHN) at St. Francis Medical Training College
Course 03

Diploma in Community Health Nursing (DCHN)

The Diploma in Community Health Nursing (DCHN) prepares students to deliver preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare at the community level. Trainees develop practical skills in primary care, health education, disease surveillance, and family-centered nursing practice.

The programme emphasizes outreach nursing, community diagnosis, health promotion, and culturally sensitive care that responds to the needs of individuals, families, and populations in diverse community settings.

Duration
3 Years
Award
Diploma
Min. Entry
KCSE C Plain
Awarding Body
Nursing Council of Kenya
Intakes
March, September

Sample Modules

  • Foundations of Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Primary Health Care
  • Health Promotion & Education
  • Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
  • Family Health & Reproductive Health
  • +15 more

Career Outcomes

  • Community Health Nurse
  • Primary Health Care Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Maternal & Child Health Nurse
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Ready to begin your healthcare career?

Applications are open for the upcoming March and September intakes. Secure your place at St. Francis Medical Training College today.