Diploma in Health and Wellness studies

Diploma in Health and Wellness studies

  1. Qualification Description

The Diploma in Health and Wellness Studies (NQF level 6) qualification has the purpose of delivering a comprehensive understanding and application of preventative health and wellness approaches within a culturally diverse society. The qualification aims at promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, through effective health and wellness programmes at all levels in the health industry.

  1. Admission requirements

Students who meet the requirements should be holders of a Certificate of Health and Wellness Studies (Level 5) or equivalent qualification. This qualification is a stand-alone Diploma in Health and Wellness Studies.

  1. Career opportunities

Health and wellness officer as a career in the public and private sectors regarding health and wellness issues in Namibia.

  1. Course outline:

Year 1

Semester courses:

  • Management Communications
  • Marketing of Health and Wellness

Year courses:

  • Integrated Wellness Counselling
  • Occupational Health and Safety I
  • Health and Wellness Studies I

Year 2

Semester courses:

  • Home Based Care
  • Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Project Management in Health
  • Nutrition

Year courses:

  • Health and Wellness Studies II

Occupational Health and Safety II

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