This course will provide you with the needed theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to give:
Optimum health care to the community
Be a reliable bridge between the community and the primary health care facility, in areas of health outreach, education, counseling, and social support for the wellbeing of the community.
Entry requirements
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
The entry requirement into national diploma in community health is four credit level passes SSCE/WASCE/GCE ‘O’ level at not more than two sittings. These must include
Biology/Health science
One subject chosen from Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Physics and Geography.
Two subject chosen from any of Economics, Account, Commerce, Agricultural Science and Social Science
Passes in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory
Pre – ND Science and Technology Certificate recognized by NBTE
National Technical Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in the four relevant subject and passes in English Language and Mathematics
Teacher Grade II certificate with credit/merit passes in the relevant subject
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Minimum entry requirement for the ND program in Community Health
National Diploma in Community Health, Environmental Health Technology and General Nursing
Career opportunities
As a community health technician, job opportunities exist in both public and private sectors, such as:
Local government service commission – primary health care unit
General and teaching hospitals – community health unit
Organizations involved in community health promotion/education services.
