Introduction
This is a one year qualification comprising knowledge subjects, practical skills modules and work experience modules
Purpose Of The Qualification
- The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to:
- Carry out basic assessments of communities, households, groups and individuals
- Provide basic health education and referrals for a wide range of services
- Support and assist in navigating the health and social services
Career Outcomes
- Major employer is Department of Health (Clinics, rehabilitation centres, testing and counseling centres) through its implementation of Primary Health Care Re-engineering under NHI.
- Other employers include Schools, waste disposal plants, water purification plants, local municipalities, Mental Health Centres, Old age homes, mines, Health Research centers, Cancer foundation, heart foundation, diabetes foundation, social department, department of housing and NGOs.
