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Diploma in Public Health

Name: Diploma in Public Health
SKU: 6145
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P64,355.00

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Course Objective: This programme is intended to build the capacity of personnel who provide primary health care services thus strengthening the health care system.

Target Group: Holders of BGCSE or equivalent with a Pass in English and Mathematic or an assessed equivalent entry qualification, which may include Recognition of Prior Learning.

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Language	English
Level	NCQF LEVEL 6
Learning Outcome of the Qualification	• Apply Public Health methods to determine population health status. • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the science underlying human health and disease occurrence at population level. • Determine effective strategies to address social determinants of health. • Design and implement public health programmes to improve population health. • Demonstrate skills and competence in the use of ICT to address public health issues. • Apply effective communication skills and appropriate tools in delivering public health services. • Apply public health knowledge and principles to inform and influence policy and practice. • Apply leadership and management skills in healthcare. • Demonstrate understanding of the business concepts and environment. • Demonstrate competence and professionalism in the Public Health practice.
Minimum requirements	• Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 or equivalent. • A holder of NCQF Level 5, Certificate V in Public Health or equivalent, with at least 120 credits will be granted entry and given exemptions in accordance with relevant policies.
Assessment and Evaluation	Assessment shall include both formative and summative assessment as applicable to the module. Strategies may include but not limited to course work, presentation and practicum. The assessment arrangements shall be in accordance with the Assessment Policy and Regulations.
Formative assessment	The contribution of formative assessment to the final grade is 40%
Summative assessment	Candidates will undergo assessment including written final examination for each module which contributes 60% of the final mark for that course. Work integrated learning experience will be assessed in accordance with institutional assessment and moderation policy.
Mode of delivery	Full Time, Part Time
Employment Pathways	• Health technician • Public Health data collectors • Community Health technicians • Health Promotion and Education technicians
Campus	Gaborone, Francistown
Qualifications Type	Diploma

Diploma in Public Health

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