Institut Supérieur des Métiers de la Santé
Caring with skill and humanity.
Nurses, midwives, laboratory technicians, hospital managers: ISuMSanté trains the health professionals Cameroon and Africa need, through practical and rigorous programmes.
Why ISuMSanté?
Medical science combined with practical skills.
Hospital placements.
Supervision by experienced professionals.
A commitment to healthcare that is accessible to all.
Our programmes
Health professions. All our programmes are bilingual and run from Year 1 to Year 5, up to a Master's degree (Bac+5).
Click on a programme to discover what you will study, the career opportunities and its strengths.
Nursing
This programme trains skilled, caring and versatile nurses who can provide quality care in a range of healthcare settings.
What you will study
The programme covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing techniques, patient care, therapeutic communication, hospital hygiene, emergency management and the ethical and professional standards of the profession.
Career opportunities
- State-registered nurse
- Hospital or community nurse
- Healthcare manager
Strengths
Hospital placements and supervision by experienced professionals.
Midwifery
The ISuMSanté Midwifery programme prepares professionals to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period, and to promote maternal and child health.
What you will study
The programme covers the physiology of pregnancy, antenatal care, childbirth preparation, managing normal childbirth, handling obstetric emergencies, newborn care, the postnatal period, family planning and maternal health promotion.
Career opportunities
- Midwife in a hospital or community health facility
Strengths
Practical training and a commitment to healthcare that is accessible to all.
Epidemiology
This programme trains specialists who can study how diseases are distributed in populations and what causes them, and who can propose prevention strategies.
What you will study
The programme covers epidemiological methods, biostatistics, disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, evaluation of public health interventions, health information systems and the specific issues facing the continent (communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, health emergencies).
Career opportunities
- Epidemiologist
- Public health research officer
- Epidemiological surveillance consultant
Strengths
A scientific approach focused on Africa's public health needs.
Health promotion
The Health Promotion programme trains professionals who can design and run prevention and health education programmes.
What you will study
The programme covers health promotion theory, health education techniques, health communication, community assessment, designing prevention programmes, impact evaluation and issues specific to the African context (priority diseases, health behaviours, access to care).
Career opportunities
- Health promotion officer
- Health educator
- Prevention programme manager
Strengths
Training that combines medical science with practical field skills.
Community health
The ISuMSanté Community Health programme prepares health workers to work closely with local communities to improve access to care, quality of life and community involvement.
What you will study
The programme covers community assessment, participatory approaches, managing local health centres, social mobilisation, maternal and child health in the community, managing local health emergencies and networking with local partners.
Career opportunities
- Community health worker
- Local health programme manager
Strengths
Strongly rooted in Cameroonian and African realities.
Kinesitherapy
The Kinesitherapy programme trains professionals to rehabilitate patients through movement and manual techniques.
What you will study
The programme covers functional anatomy, biomechanics, physiotherapy techniques, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory rehabilitation, patient assessment and designing rehabilitation programmes.
Career opportunities
- Kinesitherapist in private practice, in a hospital or in a rehabilitation centre
Strengths
Practical training and placements in hospitals.
Physiotherapy
Close to physiotherapy, this programme focuses on rehabilitation and functional recovery techniques.
What you will study
The programme covers the foundations of physiotherapy, rehabilitation techniques, the use of physical agents, functional assessment and the care of musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory conditions.
Who is it for?
This programme is for rigorous, hands-on students who are motivated by rehabilitation.
Career opportunities
- Physical therapist
- Rehabilitation specialist
Strengths
Supervision by experienced professionals.
Medical laboratory science
This programme trains laboratory technicians to carry out high-quality biological, haematological, biochemical and microbiological tests, which are essential to medical diagnosis.
What you will study
The programme covers medical biology, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, testing techniques, quality control and laboratory health and safety rules.
Who is it for?
This programme suits rigorous, precise students with a passion for biological science and diagnosis.
Career opportunities
- Medical laboratory technician
- Laboratory manager
Strengths
Rigorous training that combines science with laboratory practice.
Yaoundé, 2 years
You start in a preparatory class, close to your family, with reduced fees and personal support.
France, 3 years
You continue your studies abroad, ready to join leading European higher-education institutions.
Graduate
Bachelor (Bac+3) or Master (Bac+5), with the option of a double degree.
Join ISuMSanté
Leave your details: an adviser will call you back to answer your questions and guide you through registration.
- Call us+237 655 44 37 64
- Or on+237 651 44 30 55
- Write to usinfo@iuniv-nil.com
- Elig-EssonoFormer FONADER building, Yaoundé
- Nkol-EtonBehind the PIAASI building, Yaoundé
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