Duration
2 Years
Diploma
Diploma in Health Education and Promotion
The Diploma in Health Promotion and Education is a two-year full-time programme combining coursework, research and field attachment. Grounded in the Primary Health Care Model, it prepares graduates to promote health effectively across healthcare settings, schools, District Health Management Teams and non-governmental organisations.
At a glance
Course Overview
The Diploma in Health Promotion and Education is a 2-year full time course running through 4 semesters; spread over course work, research and a 13 weeks field attachment. This programme has its conceptual framework embodied in the Primary Health Care Model, of which the government of Botswana has committed itself to in order to promote the good health of its people. The programme is designed to enable graduates to work effectively and efficiently in a variety of settings such as District Health Management Teams, Schools, healthcare settings and non-governmental organisations.
Level
Diploma
Admission
A minimum of 34 BGCSE points with at least grade D in Sciences and at least gra...
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work in clinics, schools, NGOs and community organisations, delivering health awareness programmes, or progress into supervisory roles and degree-level study.
Health Promotion Assistant
Supports campaigns and outreach activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Community Health Educator
Delivers health talks and education sessions to individuals, groups and communities.
Peer Educator Coordinator
Trains and supports peer educators to share health information in schools and communities.
Health Outreach Worker
Connects communities to clinics, screening services and health information.
Health Communication Assistant
Helps develop posters, messages and materials for health awareness and behaviour change.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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