Public Health Assistant (PHA)

Course Overview

The Public Health Assistant (PHA) program is a 2 year course approved by the National Association of Public Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NAPHPN), designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to provide public health services at the grassroots level in Nigeria.

Curriculum

The PHA curriculum covers:

1. Public health principles
2. Epidemiology
3. Health education
4. Environmental health
5. Disease prevention and control
6. Nutrition
7. Maternal and child health
8. Family planning
9. Health promotion
10. Research methods

Career Prospects

Public Health Assistants can work in:

1. Government health agencies
2. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
3. Community health centers
4. Hospitals and healthcare facilities
5. Research institutions