Sapta College
SAPTA is an acronym for Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatment in Africa. The organization was registered as a Kenya nonprofit organization in March 2004 under the name of SAPTA Trust.
SAPTA College is among the few organizations specializing in offering substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. This puts the organization at a vantage point not only because of its accreditation by NAADAC but also due to the quality and uniqueness of its services.
SAPTA College was founded with the key objective of promoting professionalism in the addiction field by providing educational programs for addiction counselors, capacity building for treatment centers and running evidence based substance used disorder prevention programs.
It is registered by the ministry of education under Technical & Vocational Education and Training Authority (TIVETA) a tertiary institution to offer courses in chemical dependency of Addiction Counselling.
SAPTA is one of the education providers for the Colombo Plan under the Drug Advisory Program (DAP) a Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) under its global initiative to train, expand and professionalize the drug demand reduction service.
Mission: To provide professional training relevant in the prevention, counselling and treatment of addictions and substance use disorders.
Vision: To be the center of excellence in provision of evidence based training program in addictions and substance use disorder management in Africa and beyond.
Core Values
- Professionalism
- Ethical behavior
- Client focus
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Non-discrimination (race, gender, culture, religion)
Programs offered at Sapta College
Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling - Certificate
This Certificate in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counseling program is a 5 month basic course aimed at introducing learners to key issues in addiction disorders and their management. ... ...read more
International Certification (ICAP) Training for Addiction Professionals - Certificate
This International Certification (ICAP) Training for Addiction Professionals program is offered in collaboration with the Colombo Plan. The course prepares people for certification as international addiction professionals.This credentialing... ...read more
Steps to Healthy Living - Certificate
Steps to Healthy Living is a non- academic alcohol/drugs/HIV risk reduction psycho-educational program. It comprises of 12 psycho-educational lessons delivered over six week period. It incorporates evidence based... ...read more
Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders - Certificate
In collaboration with Colombo Plans Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC), formerly ICCE, SAPTA offers UTC for substance use disorders. This is a series of training curricula... ...read more
Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling - Diploma
This Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counseling course is aimed at developing professional competencies in dealing with clients in recovery or clients with substance use disorders. It is a... ...read more