DIPLOMA IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION (DHEP)
Overview
Health Education and Promotion is the study of strategies, techniques, and materials used to improve health and prevent disease through education and outreach. It involves the development and implementation of health education programs and initiatives designed to increase health literacy, promote healthy behaviors, and improve overall health outcomes.
Overall, Health Education and Promotion workers play a vital role in improving health and preventing disease by educating individuals and communities about health and wellness. They use their skills in health education, communication, and community engagement to make a positive impact on public health.
Head Of Department
Mallam Hassan
Objectives
The objective of studying Environmental Health Technology is to prepare individuals to play a critical role in promoting and protecting public health by ensuring that environmental conditions meet health and safety standards. The following are some of the key objectives of studying Environmental Health Technology:
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental health and safety regulations, including the principles of environmental health, hazardous materials management, and public health law.
- To develop the skills necessary to conduct inspections, collect and analyze environmental samples, and identify potential environmental health hazards.
- To learn how to implement programs and initiatives to prevent and control environmental health hazards, and promote environmental health and safety.
- To gain proficiency in using the latest technology and tools for environmental health monitoring, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and laboratory analysis equipment.
- To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and be able to identify and implement solutions to environmental health problems.
- To understand the importance of record keeping, and be able to maintain accurate records of environmental health and safety activities.
- To learn how to educate and communicate with the public about environmental health and safety issues, and promote programs and initiatives to improve environmental health.
Job Opportunities
Health Education and Promotion workers play a crucial role in improving health and preventing disease by educating individuals and communities about health and wellness. Some of the key job roles of a Health Education and Promotion worker include:
- Program Development: Developing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs and initiatives designed to improve health outcomes and prevent disease.
- Health Literacy: Increasing health literacy by developing and delivering educational materials and programs that are accessible, culturally appropriate, and easy to understand.
- Health Promotion: Promoting healthy behaviors by developing and implementing programs that encourage healthy lifestyle choices, such as physical activity, healthy eating, and disease prevention.
Outreach and - Education: Conducting outreach activities, such as community presentations and workshops, to educate individuals and communities about health and wellness.
- Partnership Development: Building partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the impact of health education programs and initiatives.
Research and - Evaluation: Conducting research and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of health education programs and initiatives, and using this information to improve future programs.
- Advocacy: Advocating for health policies and initiatives that promote health and prevent disease, and working with policymakers to develop and implement effective health programs.
Programme Duration
The course is structured to last two (3) years (Six Semesters). The programme has four (4) components namely: classroom, Practical field experiences, internship, project (research works).
Enrty Requirement
Minimum requirement: five (5) O’ level credits at not more than two sitting in GCE, NECO, SSCE, WAEC, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology/ Health science and any other subject.