Diploma In Public Health_ Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs

Diploma In Public Health_ Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (DAT) is offered as a DIPLOMA course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issues upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

C-

Duration: 12 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 15,000.00 ($ 150.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 126,000.00 ($ 1,260.00)
Fees Totals KES 147,000.00 ($ 1,470.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 49,000.00 ($ 490.00)
Trimester 2KES 49,000.00 ($ 490.00)
Trimester 3KES 49,000.00 ($ 490.00)
TotalKES 147,000.00 ($ 1,470.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 49,000.00 ($ 490.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 16,333.33 ($ 163.33)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

COMPULSORY UNITS

Module I

  • Introduction to Substance Use & Misuse
  • Assessment & Interventions for Substance Misuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Managing and Administering Controlled Drugs
  • Prevention and Management of Violence
  • Addiction, dependency & recovery

Module II

  •  Moving and Handling of People course
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • CBT based relapse prevention
  • Public Health Research Methods
  • Introduction To Environmental Health
  • Health Promotion In Public Health

SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Module III

  • Introduction To Epidemiology
  • Health Systems
  • Social Perspectives In Public Health
  • Introduction To Biostatistics
  • Communication Skills
  • Introduction To Psychology
  • Public Relations
  • Cell Biology & General Genetics
  • Introduction To HIV_AIDS

Unit IDUnit Name
DAT013Introduction To Substance Use & Misuse
DAT014Assessment & Interventions For Substance Misuse
DAT015Dual Diagnosis
DAT016Managing And Administering Controlled Drugs
DAT017Prevention And Management Of Violence
DAT018Addiction, Dependency & Recovery
DAT019Moving And Handling Of People Course
DAT020Mental Health Awareness
DAT021CBT Based Relapse Prevention
DAT001Public Health Research Methods
DAT002Introduction To Environmental Health
DAT003Health Promotion In Public Health
DAT004Introduction To Epidemiology
DAT005Health Systems
DAT006Social Perspectives In Public Health
DAT007Introduction To Biostatistics
DAT008Communication Skills
DAT012Introduction To Psychology
DAT009Public Relations
DAT010Cell Biology & General Genetics
DAT011Introduction To HIV_AIDS

Course Description

DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH _ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER RELATED DRUGS

Course overview

The Public Health _Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs (DAT) offered at FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE examined is a 12 months online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the course.

This programme offers skills relevant to living in a world where psychoactive substances are widely available and commonly used for a variety of both medical and non-medical purposes, some of which may lead to harms such as overdose, injury, infections The course seeks to build a strong foundation that can help trainees build their skills and enable them to work in any public health -based office.

Students that take courses in Public Health _Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs studies at Finstock Evarsity College can find employment in a large and varied number of fields. Public Health _Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs profession, prompts to an easy access to an array of career advancement opportunities. The field of public health is one of the most dynamic in the entire health care industry. If you’re looking for a career that is constantly evolving, you can’t do much better

Online classes offered by Finstock Evarsity College are great for students with limited access to the school they wish to attend. Online classes also offer a very flexible schedule for individuals with busy lives. 

 

What is the minimum grade required to do a Diploma Public Health _Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs?

In order to enroll and study Diploma in Public Health _Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs a student should have a minimum of C- in their KCSE exams.

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials

Once enrolled on the course you will receive access to the e-learning site, where you will be able to access your public health learning materials, join learner forums and access tutor support.

 

Career Opportunities

  • Community health worker.

  • Care coordinator.

  • Recovery coach.

  • Case manager.

  • Substance abuse counselor.

  • Recovery nurse.

  • Social worker.

  • Recovery specialist

 

Programme Goals

  • Reduce substance to protect health safety and quality for all

  • Develop new and improved treatment to help people with substance disorderliness

  • Understanding of underlying cooccurring mental health issues and the root cause of addiction

  • Increase awareness and knowledge of the potential health, social and legal consequences of illicit drug use

Reasons to study

  1.  Helping Youth –drug and substance abuse greatly affect the youth, public health frequently Alcohol focuses on improving the lives of the world’s young people with effective refusal skills to implement when confronted with negative peer pressures associated with illicit drug use.

  1. New Skills– Just by the nature of the job you’ll be able to constantly learn new skills. From language and communication there’s almost always something to learn

  1. Evolution – You can also help your career evolve. While earning a degree in public health Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs is an important step in the process, you can always further your education and take your career to entirely new heights

  2. Money – One obvious reason for entering the health_ Alcohol, Tobacco and other Related Drugs   field in general is the money, and by pursuing a public health career you’ll be able to earn salaries that are well above the national average.

  3. Personal Satisfaction – Simply put, knowing that you’ve had an impact on the health of others is something that fills most people with pride and a sense of personal satisfaction

 

 

What we offer

Finstock Evarsity college offers a wide range of courses that are geared towards job creation as well as employment. Our courses and product offerings are categorized as online college based, degree programs, freemium courses and premium resources

Both freemium and premium online courses come with certificates of completion and you can register instantly and begin studying at your convenience.

Enroll and study in one of the best online schools  in the world. Listen to the advice of the best. Participate in training sessions with industry experts to learn more about your career options. Take classes with students from all over the world. Join us at Finstock Evarsity college for the best learning experience.

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Course Instructor(s)

TBA

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


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