Artisan in Health Service Support
Unit Overview
The Artisan in Health Service Support course is an entry-level program designed for students who want to begin working in the healthcare sector through practical, hands-on skills. It focuses on the basic support roles that keep hospitals and health facilities running smoothly every day.
In real hospital settings, not every role is clinical. A lot of essential work happens behind the scenes — helping patients move around, maintaining cleanliness and order, supporting basic care services, and ensuring wards and clinics are well organized. This course prepares you to fit into that important support system.
At St. Mary’s, training is practical and closely linked to a functioning hospital environment. You learn by observing and participating in real service delivery situations. This helps you understand how health facilities operate on a day-to-day basis and how support staff contribute to patient care and service efficiency.
The program follows the TVET CDACC competency-based training model, meaning you are trained on specific tasks and assessed based on your ability to perform them in real or simulated healthcare environments. The focus is on building confidence, discipline, and basic professional skills in healthcare support work.
Unit Objectives
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Introduce learners to basic healthcare service support roles
- Build practical skills in hospital hygiene and patient assistance
- Develop discipline and professionalism in healthcare environments
- Promote safety, cleanliness, and infection prevention practices
- Prepare learners for entry-level support roles in health facilities
Unit Content
Key areas of study include:
- Introduction to health services and hospital environment
- Basic patient support and assistance
- Hygiene and sanitation in health facilities
- Infection prevention and control basics
- Waste management in healthcare settings
- Support in wards, clinics, and outpatient departments
- Basic communication in healthcare settings
- Workplace safety and ethics
- Introduction to teamwork in health facilities
- Industrial attachment / practical exposure
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in:
- Hospitals and health centres
- Private clinics
- Nursing homes
- Community health support programs
Entry Requirements
KCPE Certificate or KCSE Grade E and above Or equivalent qualification
Duration of the Unit
6 - 9 Months
Why Study This Unit?
- High market demand
- Hands-on practical learning
- Pathway to further professional growth
