Primary Health Level 2 – 4: National Certificate at Northlink College

Introduction

• Primary Health is a course aimed at the student who would like to obtain a qualification in the community orientated primary health. The qualification covers both the theoretical and practical experience required which will be through both simulation and practical experience in the “real world”

Bursaries for study are available

General

• The full course consists of 21 subjects (7 on each level), i.e. 3 Fundamental subjects, 3 Core subjects plus one Elective. See Curriculum for subjects.

Career Opportunities

• Primary Health Worker
• Health centres
• Primary Health Worker at special care organisations
• Entrance to further study in nursing and other health support careers as per specific and institutional requirements per qualification
• Hospitals and Clinics

Admission Requirements

• Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent

LEVEL 2
Curriculum

• English First Additional Language
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• SA Health Care System
• Public Health
• The Human Body and Mind
• Community orientated Primary Care

LEVEL 3
Curriculum

• English First Additional Language
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• SA Health Care System
• Public Health
• The Human Body and Mind
• Community orientated Primary Care

LEVEL 4

Curriculum

• English First Additional Language
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• SA Health Care System
• Public Health
• The Human Body and Mind
• Community orientated Primary Care