Price:
ZMW 350.00
Enrolled learners:
311
Graduates:
4
Description:
The Community Health Work Short Course introduces learners to the important role of community health workers in promoting good health, preventing diseases, and supporting individuals and families within their communities.
The course covers the history and development of community health work, the roles and responsibilities of community health workers, professional ethics, and effective communication with patients and community members.
Learners will gain knowledge of common diseases, infection prevention, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, nutrition, maternal and child health, and healthy living practices. The course also introduces basic first aid, emergency response, home-based care, patient support, community health education, and patient referral procedures.
Through simple explanations and practical examples, learners will understand how community health workers identify health concerns, educate communities about disease prevention, support vulnerable individuals, and encourage people to seek appropriate medical attention.
The course is suitable for individuals interested in community health, healthcare support, public health awareness, and community development. No previous medical experience is required.
Upon successful completion, learners will have foundational knowledge that can support further studies, community health volunteering, and applications for suitable entry-level healthcare support opportunities, subject to local employment and professional requirements.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Requirements:
Course Requirements
√ Basic reading and writing skills.
√ An interest in healthcare, community development, and helping others.
√ A smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
√ Willingness to study and complete course assessments.
√ No previous healthcare experience is required.
√ No previous medical qualifications are required.
Certificate: Yes
Course Structure
MODULE 1: FOUNDATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORK
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: History and Introduction to Community Health Work
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Roles and Responsibilities of Community Health Workers
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯: Importance of Community Health Work in Society
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰: Professional Ethics and Communication in Community Health Work
MODULE 2: DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: Introduction to Common Diseases and Their Preventio
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Personal Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation and Infection Prevention
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯: Nutrition, Healthy Living and Disease Prevention
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰: Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Care
MODULE 3: COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE AND PATIENT SUPPORT
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: Basic First Aid and Emergency Response
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Home-Based Care and Supporting Patients
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟯: Community Health Education and Awareness
- 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟰: Patient Referral, Health Records and Reporting