KAHSA and Medipoint College: Empowering Healthcare Support Assistants in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Healthcare Support Assistants (KAHSA) is proud to announce its partnership with Medipoint College, a leading healthcare training institution in Kenya. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in ensuring quality education and professional development for healthcare support assistants across the country.

Why is this partnership important?

Healthcare support assistants play a vital role in the Kenyan healthcare system. They provide essential care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other healthcare settings. Their duties are diverse, ranging from patient bathing and feeding to assisting with medical procedures and offering emotional support.

However, healthcare support assistants have traditionally faced challenges in accessing quality training and career advancement opportunities. The KAHSA-Medipoint College partnership aims to address these challenges by:

• Offering accredited training programs: Medipoint College provides internationally recognized healthcare support assistant programs that adhere to the national CBET curriculum. These programs equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their chosen field.
• Improving professional standards: KAHSA is committed to raising the professional standards of healthcare support assistants in Kenya. Through this partnership, KAHSA and Medipoint College will work together to develop competency-based training programs and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Enhancing career prospects: Graduates of Medipoint College’s healthcare support assistant programs will be well-positioned to secure employment in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across Kenya. KAHSA will also provide career guidance and support to its members, helping them to advance their careers.

What does this mean for healthcare support assistants in Kenya?

This partnership between KAHSA and Medipoint College represents a new era for healthcare support assistants in Kenya. It means that:

• You will have access to quality training: You can now receive internationally recognized training that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your career.
• Your profession will be recognized: KAHSA is working hard to raise the professional standards of healthcare support assistants in Kenya. This partnership will help to ensure that your skills and contributions are valued by the healthcare community.
• You will have better career prospects: With the right training and qualifications, you will be in a strong position to secure employment and advance your career in healthcare.

If you are a healthcare support assistant in Kenya, we encourage you to learn more about the KAHSA-Medipoint College partnership. This collaboration has the potential to transform your career and improve the quality of healthcare for all Kenyans.

Together, KAHSA and Medipoint College are committed to empowering healthcare support assistants in Kenya and ensuring that they receive the recognition and respect they deserve.

• Visit the KAHSA website or Medipoint College website to learn more about the partnership and the available healthcare support assistant programs.
• Join KAHSA to become a member and benefit from their professional development resources and advocacy efforts.
• Spread the word about this exciting partnership and encourage other healthcare support assistants to get involved.

By working together, we can create a brighter future for healthcare support assistants in Kenya.