Faculty of Health

Health Promotions Officer

Health Promotions Officer NQF 3

The Occupational Certificate Health Promotions Officer NQF 3 is designed to equip learners to be able to carry out basic assessments of communities, households groups and individuals, Provide basic health education and referrals for a wide range of services, and Support and assist in navigating the health and social services system.

On completion, leaners will be able to Conduct assessment of the social, physical and economic dynamics in communities; Conduct household assessments and identify those at risk of health related issues. (Including impairments in health status); Provide information, education and support for healthy behaviours and appropriate home care; Provide psychosocial support; and Identify and manage minor health problems.

Possible Career Choices

  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Community Healthcare Worker

Entry Requirements

 Grade 9 – 12

Course Content

  1. Public and Community Health Support
  2. Family and Community Services
  3. Basics of Community Health
  4. Mobilise community to address community health issues
  5. Identify the service needs and ease of access to health and social services
  6. Promote healthy life styles and mental wellbeing
  7. Promote HIV prevention including HIV testing, condom use, partner reduction, circumcision, STI treatment
  8. Provide information on prevention of accidents and incidents in homes
  9. Record and report on information provided to individuals, households and communities
  10. Promote and provide support for maternal and women’s health
  11. Promote child health
  12. Support community members with psychosocial problems
  13. Provide an integrated approach to support treatment adherence
  14. Identify and treat a select number of minor ailments
  15. Provide basic support to people who are unable to care for themselves

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