Diploma in Health and Wellness studies
- 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.
- 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.
- Career opportunities
Health and wellness officer as a career in the public and private sectors regarding health and wellness issues in Namibia.
- 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