Public Health Technician

Course Overview

The Public Health Technician is a 3-year licensed diploma course approved by the National Association of Public Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NAPHPN). This course is designed to train healthcare professionals who can provide technical support in public health services, disease prevention, and control in Nigeria.

Curriculum

The Public Health Technician curriculum covers:

1. Public health principles
2. Epidemiology
3. Biostatistics
4. Environmental health
5. Disease prevention and control
6. Health education
7. Health promotion
8. Research methods
9. Health policy and management
10. Community health

Career Prospects

Public Health Technicians can work in:

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

Entry Level

O’LEVEL Credits in; English-Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Duration

Public Health certificate course- Two (2) years