"Learning to Excel"
Empowering future healthcare professionals through competency-based education, simulation-driven training, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.
Welcome to Visionary Institute of Health and Development Studies (VIHDS), a modern health sciences training institution dedicated to developing competent, compassionate, and employment-ready healthcare professionals.
At VIHDS, we combine classroom instruction, simulation-based training, digital learning technologies, and structured clinical experiences to ensure our graduates are prepared for the demands of today's healthcare environment.
Discover what sets us apart in healthcare education.
Learn by doing through practical skills demonstrations and healthcare simulations.
Learn from practicing healthcare professionals and educators.
Gain real-world experience through partnerships with healthcare institutions.
Access learning materials anytime through our student portal and digital library.
Receive value-based education designed to maximize employability and career progression.
Become a competent healthcare support professional capable of working in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, hospices, home-based care programs, and community healthcare settings.
Visionary Institute of Health and Development Studies (VIHDS) was established to bridge the gap between healthcare workforce demand and the availability of competent, practice-ready healthcare professionals.
The institution seeks to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality health sciences education aligned with national healthcare priorities and workforce needs.
To be a leading centre of excellence in health sciences education.
To provide quality, competency-based, evidence-informed, technologically responsive, socially acceptable, affordable, and sustainable health sciences education through innovative teaching, simulation-based learning, strategic clinical partnerships, and continuous professional development.
"Learning to Excel"
Comprehensive healthcare programs designed to equip you with practical skills for immediate employment.
The Healthcare Assistant Programme prepares students to provide essential patient support services in healthcare facilities.
Graduates acquire practical skills in:
Minimum KCSE Grade D- (Minus)
Acquire lifesaving skills in CPR, AED use, choking management, and emergency response.
Duration: 2 DaysAdvanced emergency management for healthcare professionals including arrhythmia recognition and team dynamics.
Duration: 2 DaysSupporting patients through complex healthcare systems, care coordination, and advocacy.
Duration: 2 MonthsDigital literacy and healthcare technology skills essential for modern healthcare practice.
Duration: 3 MonthsThe VIHDS Skills Laboratory provides students with a realistic healthcare environment for skills acquisition before clinical placement.
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Access admissions, student resources, and staff management through our dedicated portals.
Visionary Institute of Health and Development Studies (VIHDS)
Nairobi County, Kenya
+254 722322092
info@vihds.ac.ke
admissions@vihds.ac.ke
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