Public Health Assitant

Course ID
Public Health Assistant
Department
Department of Medical & Public Health Sciences
Semester
4 Semesters
Year
2 Years

About Course

Coursework is typically centered on office administration skills, technology, medical terminology and patient care skills. Courses revolve around medical terminology, lab work and ethical or administrative issues. In addition to these subjects, students learn how to adapt to individual circumstances, as their future careers may involve various aspects of the business and medical field. Typical medical assistant diploma coursework includes the following:

  • Medical terminology and body structure
  • Clinical Procedure
  • Medical office procedures
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical assisting internship
  • Medical insurance

Entry requirements

The entry requirement into Health Assistance  is five credit level passes in SSCE/WASCE/GCE “O” level at not more than two sittings.

These include:

  • Biology
  • 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

Career opportunities

  • Career Opportunities

    • Assistant practitioner
    • Nursing associate
    • Occupational therapy support worker
    • Healthcare science assistants and associates