University Of Limpopo Diploma Courses

University Of Limpopo Diploma Courses

University Of Limpopo Diploma Courses, The diploma in occupational health will be offered from 2010.

Submission of portfolios of evidence, that is the formal or non-formal and informal prior learning and work experience which learners bring to the learning situation will be recognized
Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:
Continuous assessment through projects, written and oral tests.
Formative and summative assessment are integrated through written, oral and practical examinations

A student may apply for exemption for modules/subjects that have been completed and   passed at University of Limpopo or at any other university provided that:
the original transcript (or a certified copy) of the modules/subjects passed is produced
the period of passing such modules/subjects does not exceed five (5) years

IHEP 012

Introduction to Health Promotion

Credits: 12

Lectures per week:

Practicals per week

Tutorials per week:

Semester

45×45 minutes

3

1st

Content:

  • Practical introductions

  • Introduction to Primary Health Care

  • Introduction to Ottawa Charter and a Framework for analysis different approaches of HE/P

  • Gender, health and development

  • Communication styles and theory

  • Presentation skills

  • Group dynamics and formulation of ground rules for the course

  • Key concepts in health promotion

Introduction to how to design a training course

Assessment :

Written exams 30%, Written assignments 20%, Written tests 10% Individual Project 40%

Entry Assumptions: Matric certificate

NHEP 012

Health Promotion in Practice

Credits: 24

Lectures per week:

Practicals per week

Tutorials per week:

Semester

90×45 minutes

3

1st

Content:

  • Models of planning and frame work for analysis health education and promotion approaches.

  • Workshop on development of information, education and communication material.

  • Development of counseling skills

  • Self help groups

  • Field practice: developing an implementation plan

Designing and implementation plan

Entry Assumptions: Matric certificate

* For participants with a minimum of two years working experience who do not have a South African Matric Certificate or its equivalent

Post basic diploma in Primary healthcare

The diploma in primary healthcare will also be offered on the Medunsa campus from 2010.

 

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA / * CERTIFICATE COURSES

(Full time over 12 months or part time over 2 years.)

Courses are offered in sequential modules. A module is a unit of learning that has its own objectives, learning materials, methods and assessment.

NHEP 012

Health Promotion in Practice

Credits: 24

Lectures per week:

Practicals per week

Tutorials per week:

Semester

45×45 minutes

3

1st

Content:

  • Field practice: developing an implementation plan

  • Community development and support to community action

  • Role of health promoted in education for empowerment

  • Advocacy and lobbying in health promotion

  • Designing and implementation plan

  • Evaluation

– Field practice
Assessment

Written exams 30%, Written assignments 20%, Written tests 10%, Individual Project 40%

Entry Assumptions: certificate