Description
Course Details
Primary Healthcare: You’ll learn about the principles and practices of primary healthcare, including health promotion, disease prevention, and basic medical care.
Community Health: You’ll study community health concepts, including health education, community mobilization, and health program planning and implementation.
Maternal and Child Health: You’ll gain knowledge and skills in maternal and child health, including antenatal and postnatal care, immunization, and family planning.
Communicable Disease Control: You’ll learn about the prevention, control, and management of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
Non-Communicable Disease Management: You’ll study the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases.
Environmental Health: You’ll learn about environmental health issues, including water sanitation, hygiene, and waste management, and their impact on public health.
Basic Medical Care: You’ll gain skills in providing basic medical care, including first aid, wound care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
Health Education and Counseling: You’ll develop communication and counseling skills to educate individuals and communities about health and wellness.
Practical Training: Most B.Voc programs include fieldwork or internships in rural health centers, community clinics, or hospitals, providing hands-on experience in delivering primary healthcare services.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of the B.Voc in Multi-Purpose Health Workers program can find employment in various healthcare settings, including:
Rural Health Centers: Providing primary healthcare services to rural communities, including maternal and child health care, immunization, and disease control.
Community Clinics: Delivering basic medical care, health education, and counseling services to individuals and families.
Government Health Programs: Working in public health programs, such as immunization campaigns, disease surveillance, and health education initiatives.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Providing healthcare services and health education in underserved areas.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities: Assisting in patient care, health education, and community outreach activities.
Key Skills for Success
Strong understanding of primary healthcare principles
Knowledge of community health and public health
Skills in maternal and child health care
Ability to prevent, control, and manage communicable diseases
Knowledge of basic medical care and first aid
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Cultural sensitivity and empathy
By pursuing a B.Voc in Multi-Purpose Health Workers, you can play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities, particularly in underserved areas.
