Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Primary Health Care in South Africa

Certificate in Primary Health Care provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in primary health care management. This program equips graduates with a deep understanding of health promotion, disease prevention and community health management. Participants gain expertise in identifying and addressing health issues specific to different demographics, implementing healthcare interventions and ensuring efficient health service delivery.

Possible career opportunities for Certificate in Primary Health Care graduates:
1. Primary Health Care Manager
2. Health Promotion Officer
3. Community Health Worker
4. Public Health Educator
5. Health Program Coordinator
6. Health Clinic Administrator
7. Health Project Officer
8. Healthcare Advisor
9. Research Assistant in Health Care
10. Health Policy Analyst

Institutions Offering Certificate in Primary Health Care

•  The College of Cape Town , Cape Town   
  L2-L4
  
  Course entry requirements
  -Level 2 – Grade 9 or Level 1
  -Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
  -Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
  
  Course duration
  -3 years(1 year per level)
  
  Enrollment: January
  
  Course content
  -Languages
  -Mathematics
  -Life Orientation
  -The South African Health Care System (SAHCS)
  -Public Health (PH)
  -Human Body and Mind (HBM)
  -Community Primary Care (COPC)
•  Northlink College, Cape Town  
  Course content
  
  (i) English First Additional Language
  
  (ii) Mathematical Literacy
  
  (iii) Life Orientation
  
  (iv) SA Health Care System
  
  (v) Public Health
  
  (vi) The Human Body and Mind
  
  (vii) Community orientated Primary Care
  
  
  Course requirements: Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent
•  South West Gauteng College, Johannesburg  
  Course Content:
  1.The South African Health Care System
  2.Public Health
  3.Human Body and Mind
  4.OPTIONAL
  -Community Oriented
  -Primary Care
•  West Coast College, Malmesbury  
  Primary Health - Level 2, 3 & 4.
  
  DURATION
  Maximum 3 years - 1 year per level full-time.
  
  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  -Grade 9.
  -16 years or older.
•  INTEC College, Cape Town  
  Duration: 18 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, relevant working experience.
  
•  Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane  
  Course Duration: 1 year per level
  
  Entry Requirement: Grade 9
  
  Levels: 2-4
•  Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho  
  National Certificate Vocational: Primary Health Care
•  Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba  
  

---

More Certificate Courses in South Africa

---

View all courses in South Africa

---