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Fredstone City College
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Health Promotion Officer L3

SAQA ID 94597
NQF Level 5
Credit 163

Health promotion officers are responsible for promoting good health practices, often within the contexts of community groups, governmental health policies, educational health programs, or for the public in general.

R15000.00.

Course fees

12

Modules

1 Year

Duration

Any time

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Description

Health promotion officers are responsible for promoting good health practices, often within the contexts of community groups, governmental health policies, educational health programs, or for the public in general. At the governmental level, health promotion officers may lobby state or federal governments for funding for particular health areas, such as domestic violence or depression. In other cases, they may organize health awareness programs for schools in areas such as diet, sexual activityecting fundamental human rights by creating a responsive and proactive environment in a responsible manner.

Learners who want to register for this qualification must have the following;

    • Ancillary Health Care NQF Level 1 or

    • ABET Level 4 with FLC or

    • Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 (No specific subjects are required)

12 Months / 1Year

Accreditation

Attendance-categories

1. Fulltime

2. Part-time

3. Distance Learning / Correspondence

Articulation options

Horizontal Articulation

Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work


Vertical Articulation

Diploma in Health Promotion Office

Degree Heath Promotion officer

Learning Material

Students will access engaging interactive lessons and self-directed learning activities, an interactive study guide and an online library on the Online Study Portal. Textbooks are for the student account and will be provided at the college.

Learners are attached but not limited to the following organizations: Clinics, Rehabilitation centers, testing and counseling centers, Hospices, old age homes, Health Research centers...

Assessments

On completion of all the required modules Knowledge, Practical and workplace and the related components, the learner will be issued with a statement of results which will automatically qualify the learner for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) which is monitored by the QCTO together with the HWSETA. Only learners who pass this exam will qualify for the certificate. This certificate will be issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), those who fail, will be granted 1 more opportunity for reassessment.

Certification

Learners who have passed the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) will be issued with an occupational certificate. This certificate will be issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), those who fail, will be granted 1 more opportunity for reassessment.

Career Path

With this qualification you could enter the following careers:


1. Community Health Worker

2. Wellness coordinator

3. Health Educator

4. Nutritionist

Module Outline

Knowledge Modules:


KS-01 – Public and Community Health Support. NQF L3. 22 Credits. 220 hours.

KS-02 – Family and Community Services. NQF L3. 10 Credits. 100 hours

KS-03 – Basics of Community Health. NQF L3. 8 Credits. 80 hours

Practical (Simulation) Modules


PM-01 - Mobilize community to address community health issues. NQF L3. 4 Credits.

PM-02 - Identify the service needs and ease of access to health and social services.

PM-03 - Promote healthy life styles and mental wellbeing. NQF L3. 6 Credits. 60 hours

PM-04 - Promote HIV prevention including HIV testing, condom use, partner reduction, circumcision, STI treatment. NQF L3. 4 Credits. 40 hours

PM-05 - Provide information on prevention of accidents and incidents in homes. NQF L2.

PM-06 - Record and report on information provided to individuals, households and communities.

PM-07 - Promote and provide support for maternal and women’s health. NQF L2. 14 Credits

PM-08 - Promote child health. NQF L4. 4 Credits. 40 hours.

PM-9 - Support community members with psychosocial problems with psychological problems.

PM-10 - Provide an integrated approach to support treatment adherence. NQF L3. 4 Credits. 40 hr

PM-11 - Identify and treat a select number of minor ailments. NQF L2. 8 Credits. 80 hours

PM-12 - Provide basic support to people who are unable to care for themselves. NQF L2. 4 Credits

Work Experience Modules


WM-01 - Operation and dynamics of communities. NQF L4. 6 Credits. 60 hours

WM-02 - Household registration and assessment processes. NQF L3. 14 Credits. 140 hours

WM-03 - Health promotion processes. NQF L3. 6 Credits. 60hours

WM-04 - Formal health provision processes. NQF L2. 12 Credits. 120 hours

WM-05 - Emotional and social wellness support processes. NQF L3. 6 Credits. 60 hours

WM-06 - Household treatment processes of minor ailments. NQF L3. 16 Credits. 160 hours

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