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Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
Course Overview
The Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW) course is a 3-year licensed diploma approved by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN). The course is designed to train healthcare professionals who can provide primary healthcare services to communities in Nigeria.
Curriculum
The CHEW curriculum encompasses:
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Community health
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Primary healthcare
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Health education
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Nutrition
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Environmental health
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Disease prevention and control
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Maternal and child health
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Family planning
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Health promotion
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Research methods
Career Prospects
CHEWs can pursue career opportunities in:
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Primary healthcare centers
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Community health centers
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Rural health facilities
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Government health agencies
The 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 (NAPHN). 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:
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Public health principles
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Epidemiology
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Biostatistics
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Environmental health
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Disease prevention and control
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Health promotion
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Research methods
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Health policy and management
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Community health
Career Prospects
Public Health Technicians can work in:
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Government health agencies
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
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Public health institutions
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Research institutions
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Hospitals and healthcare facilities
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Community health centers
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Rural health facilities
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