The overall aim of the course is to establish core national and regional experts in malaria microscopy to promote implementation of quality malaria diagnostic services in countries across Africa.

The objectives of the External Competence Assessment of Malaria Microscopists course are to:

1. Objectively and formally assess the competence of senior-level malaria microscopists according to international standards.
2. Provide refresher training in all aspects of malaria microscopy based on standardised instruction and revision.

• Produce a concise report on the results of the activity, including, based on discussions with the ECAMM participants, preliminary observations for malaria microscopy quality assurance (QA) improvements in the country.

The course assesses essential knowledge and competences in all aspects of malaria microscopy, and provides competence levels according to the World Health Organization (WHO) approved grading system. Participants achieving Levels One and Two are expected to provide and facilitate quality training in malaria diagnosis, specifically microscopy, to improve the quality of malaria diagnosis at pre-service and in-service levels; and to support national quality assurance programmes. Participants at Levels Three and Four are expected to take steps to improve their performance and return after one year for reassessment.

Local Students
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D, or
Artisan in Counseling Psychology Level 4 , or
Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Students with Foreign Qualifications

All International students are required to get a Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) qualification letter

1. Demonstrate communication skills
2. Demonstrate numeracy skills
3. Demonstrate digital literacy
4. Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills
5. Demonstrate employability skills
6. Demonstrate environmental literacy
7. Demonstrate occupational safety and health practices Core Units
1. Assess the client provide 2. Basic Counseling Services
3. Psychological First Aid Services
4. Administrative Duties in Counseling Services Industrial Attachment 1

The course will be assessed at two levels: Internally and Externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the TVETA registered trainers who are monitored by internal verifiers registered by TVETA while external assessment is the responsibility of TVET CDACC
As part of the continuous internal assessment process, trainees will maintain a portfolio of evidence of their achievements.

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Course Admission

Admissions open in January, May and September every year

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