Disaster Mitigation and Management Program Offered at Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

This Disaster Mitigation and Management course equips students with skills and knowledge in disaster types and behaviors, be able to prepare, counsel, manage and monitor disasters very closely.

• Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent
• Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology

Course open to Beginners, Development facilitators, Project managers and Fresh students

SEMESTER I UNITS

• English Language
• Communication Skills
• Information Communication Technology
• Disasters & Behaviour Reaction
• First-Aid & Other Emergency Toolkits
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
• Water & Sanitation In Emergencies
• Emergency Planning
• Office Administration And Management

SEMESTER II UNITS

• Social Research Methods
• Resource Mobilization And Fundraising
• Principles And Practice Of Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Audit
• Hiv/Aids And Other Pandemics
• Basic Mathematics
• Resources Management
• Statistics
• Legal Issues In Disaster Mitigation & Management
• Project (Total Supervisory Unit)

SEMESTER III UNITS

• Social Policy And Administration
• Participatory Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation
• Introduction To Counselling
• Occupational Safety & Health
• Practicum

The Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a  centre of excellence in social work and community development offering diploma and certificate courses. Empowerment of the community through training and management is the basic foundation of the Institute.

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