Department of Community Health - Pragmatic College of Health Technology, Akure, Ondo State.

Department of Community Health Extension

Course Schedule

Full Time

Certificates Obtainable

Professional Diploma (PD)
National Diploma (ND)
Practice license by CHPRBN

Course Duration

3 Years (Six Semesters)

Programme Overview

The Community Health Department trains mid-level health personnel to enhance the health and well-being of the entire community. Students in this department receive both theoretical training and supervised experience in community-based and clinical settings. This comprehensive approach prepares them to play a vital role in delivering basic health services and promoting healthy living practices within communities.

The Community Health Department offers two programmes:

1. Certificate in Community Health (JCHEW) which runs for 2 years (4 semesters).

2. National Diploma in Community Health (CHEW) which runs for 3 years (6 semesters).

Programme Objectives

Upon completing the programme, graduates will be able to:

Explain how epidemiologic principles and techniques are used to measure health and disease.
Discuss the relationship between community health education and other health professions.
Provide health education in the native language when appropriate, promoting greater cross-cultural understanding.
Facilitate communication between community members and healthcare providers, improving access to healthcare facilities.
Advocate for public health in both community and professional settings by educating others about the principles of public health.

Entry Requirements

For National Diploma in Community Health (CHEW): 5 credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics and any other subject at not more than two sittings or JCHEW certificate with the requisite O'level Result.

For Certificate in Community Health (JCHEW): 3 credit passes inin English Language, Mathematics, Biology, and passes in Chemistry, and Physics; in WASSCE, SSCE, or NECO at not more than two sittings

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