Course Overview
This professional training program equips learners with practical, evidence-based skills in health education, disease prevention, and community wellness. Designed for aspiring and current health workers, the course bridges theory and real-world application. Enabling graduates to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion initiatives in diverse community settings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply key health promotion models (e.g., Ottawa Charter, Socio-Ecological Model) to real community needs.
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Design culturally appropriate health education materials and campaigns.
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Identify major disease prevention strategies at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
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Conduct basic community wellness assessments and asset mapping.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion interventions using qualitative and quantitative methods.
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Communicate health information effectively across literacy levels and digital platforms.
Target Audience
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Entry-level health promotion officers
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Community health workers
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NGO program assistants
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Career changers entering public health
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Current healthcare staff upgrading their skills
Prerequisites
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No formal degree required
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Basic computer and internet literacy
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Interest in public health and community work
