Community Health Technology

Programs for Community Health Technology (CHT) aim to leverage digital tools and innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery, promote wellness, and reduce health disparities within communities
Community Health programs are designed to address health disparities, improve access to care, and promote wellness within specific communities. These programs often focus on the prevention of disease, management of chronic conditions, and the promotion of healthy behaviour, particularly in underserved or at-risk populations. Below is an overview of various types of community health programs that aim to improve overall community health outcomes.
This program offers an extensive curriculum covering various critical courses, including but not limited to:
. Community Health Worker (CHW) Programs
. Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs
. Chronic Disease Management Programs
. Immunization and Vaccination Programs
. Mental Health and Behavioral Health Programs
. Environmental Health and Safety Programs
. Health Equity and Access Programs

Career Opportunities:

Community health offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals interested in improving public health outcomes, addressing health disparities, and promoting wellness in various communities. Community health professionals work in diverse settings, such as local health departments, non-profit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, government agencies, and private companies:
. Community Health Worker (CHW)
. Public Health Researcher
. Public Health Educator
. Health Policy Analyst
. Epidemiologist
. Health Program Coordinator/Manager
. Environmental Health Specialist
. Health Communication Specialist

Obtainable Qualification:

. Ordinary National Diploma in Community Health Technology
. Higher National Diploma in Community Health Technology

Program Duration:

. 2 Years OND

. 2 Years HND

Requirement for Admission:

Candidates must present NECO/WAEC/GCE/NABTEB results demonstrating five credits in the following subjects: Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, obtained in no more than two sittings OR other science-related subjects.