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COURSE NAME: COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NQF LEVEL 4

Purpose Of This Qualification

This Qualification is for any individual who is, or wishes to be, involved in Ancillary Health Care services. A learner who has achieved this qualification will integrate a range of awareness and competences to practice the roles of health promoter, health provider and health networker within a community development context.

Learners working towards this Qualification will find that the acquisition of competence in the Unit Standards, which make up the Qualification, will add value to their work performance. This Qualification is intended to enhance the provision of entry-level service within the field of health care within all sectors.

Learners who complete this qualification will have better self and social awareness and will possess a range of thinking and problem solving skills. In addition, they will possess the competence required to perform community health functions in a complex developing world context. They will have the skills required for employment by a range of government and social sector employers, will be in possession of a further education and training certificate and will be eligible for certain credit recognition in various higher education health qualifications.

Qualified learners in this field will provide a service that will assist communities to better manage their own health and wellness. They will have the skills to work as team members and as providers of support services within a multidisciplinary health care team.

In Addition, Recipients Will Be Able Perform Some Of The Following According To Their Choice Of Electives:

Facilitate and administrate community health activities/centre via supervision of a team of health care workers.
Provide community health care.
Provide care for persons with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Assist in planning advocacy campaigns to support primary health care initiatives.
Assist in facilitating and implementing primary health care projects within the community.