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Quality competency-based health sciences education.

TVETA-registered diploma and certificate programmes delivered on CDACC competency-based curricula, with hands-on clinical practice, taught by registered, licensed trainers.

Our programmes

Four board-approved programmes, each delivered strictly on the CBET curriculum developed and approved by CDACC.

KNQF Level 6 Diploma

Diploma in Community Health

Frontline public-health practice: community health strategy, disease prevention and health promotion.

Duration: 2 years Entry: KCSE C− Curriculum: TVETA / CDACC
KNQF Level 6 Diploma

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Clinical and community nutrition, dietetic assessment and therapeutic feeding across the care continuum.

Duration: 2 years Entry: KCSE C− Curriculum: TVETA / CDACC
KNQF Level 6 Diploma

Diploma in Biomedical (Medical) Engineering

Install, maintain and manage the medical equipment modern healthcare depends on.

Duration: 3 years Entry: KCSE C− (with sciences) Curriculum: TVETA / CDACC
KNQF Level 5 Certificate

Certificate in Healthcare Assistant

Practical patient-care skills for clinical and home-based settings, with progression to diploma level.

Duration: 1 year Entry: KCSE D Curriculum: TVETA / CDACC

Programme details →

2026 intake calendar

We admit students three times a year. Apply early: clinical placement slots are allocated in order of admission.

IntakeApplication deadlineClasses beginStatus
January 202615 December 202512 January 2026Closed
May 202617 April 202611 May 2026Closed
September 202621 August 20267 September 2026Open: apply now

Why train at Yalama

Competency-based training

Every programme follows the CBET curriculum approved by CDACC, so you graduate with assessed, demonstrable skills.

Licensed trainers

Every trainer delivering an accredited programme is registered and licensed by TVETA before they teach.

Clinical practice

Supervised placements at partner health facilities mean you graduate with real hands-on experience.

Accreditation & recognition

Yalama Healthcare College is a private TVET institution specialising in health sciences, operated in full compliance with the TVET Act, 2013.

TVETA Registered private TVET institution
CDACC Competency-based curricula & certification
KNQF Level 5 & Level 6 qualifications

Learners are admitted to each programme upon its formal TVETA accreditation, in line with College policy.

Ready to start your healthcare career?

Apply online: upload your ID, get verified, and pay the application fee by M-Pesa.