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Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine Certificate
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Certificate in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine – Level 5

A specialized, competency-based program equipping learners with foundational skills in the management of musculoskeletal injuries, trauma care, emergency response, and orthopaedic support services.

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Course Overview

The Certificate in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine – Level 5 is a specialized, competency-based program that equips learners with foundational skills in the management of musculoskeletal injuries, trauma care, emergency response, and orthopaedic support services.

The program prepares trainees to work in accident and emergency units, orthopaedic wards, outpatient clinics, plaster rooms, and trauma care facilities. Learners gain hands-on experience in first aid, soft tissue injury management, basic hospital procedures, anatomy and physiology, and the initial management of fractures and dislocations.

Through structured clinical exposure, students work alongside orthopaedic clinicians, trauma teams, and emergency care professionals, building confidence and competence in real healthcare environments.

This Level 5 KHPOA licensed qualification provides a strong foundation for employment and serves as a direct progression pathway to the Diploma in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine – Level 6.

Why Study This Course at GoCare?

1

Fully accredited and licensed medical and health sciences training institution.

2

Competency-based TVET CDACC curriculum aligned with national orthopaedic and trauma care standards.

3

Hands-on clinical training with real patient exposure in orthopaedic, trauma, emergency, and rehabilitation units.

4

Guaranteed hospital attachment placement by the college.

5

Government and regulator-recognized qualifications, certification, and practice licensure.

6

Practicing license eligibility under the Kenya Health Professions Oversight Authority (KHPOA).

7

Training delivered by qualified orthopaedic, trauma, and emergency-care professionals.

8

Modern skills-lab and simulation-based training for casting, splinting, immobilization, and trauma procedures.

9

Flexible study modes.

10

High employability across hospitals, trauma centres, orthopaedic clinics, and emergency departments.

Entry Requirements

KCSE Mean Grade C (Minus) and:

  • C (Minus) in English / Kiswahili
  • C (Minus) in Biology
  • D+ (Plus) in any one of Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry

OR

Certificate Level 4 in Emergency Medical Technology or related course.

What You Will Learn (Units of Competence)

  • Digital Literacy
  • Communication Skills
  • Work Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Entrepreneurial Skills
  • First Aid Services
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • Basic Hospital Procedures
  • Psychosocial Healthcare Support Services
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • Medical-Legal Ethics
  • Knowledge of Common Diseases
  • Health Promotion Services
  • Emergency Care in Disaster Incidents
  • Management of Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Management of Orthopaedic Conditions I
  • Management of Fractures and Dislocations

Hospital Attachment

All learners undertake a Six (6) month hospital attachment in accredited orthopaedic, trauma, emergency, or surgical units.

GoCare provides full placement support to ensure every student gains real clinical experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Certificate in Orthopaedic & Trauma Medicine – Level 5 can work in:

  • Hospitals and medical centres
  • Accident and emergency units
  • Orthopaedic wards and trauma units
  • Plaster rooms and fracture clinics
  • Ambulance and emergency response teams
  • Rehabilitation and physiotherapy centres

Job roles include:

  • Orthopaedic & Trauma Technician
  • Plaster Technician / Cast Technician
  • Emergency Care Assistant
  • Orthopaedic Ward Assistant
  • Trauma Support Technician
  • Rehabilitation Support Assistant