What is Primary Health Care?
Primary health care, or PHC, refers to “essential health care” that is based on scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology. This makes universal health care accessible to all individuals and families in a community.
Primary Health Care Course In South Africa
HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER (NQF LEVEL 3)
National Certificate Vocational: Primary Health L2-4
Primary Health NC(V) Level 2-4
Health Promotion Officer NQF 3
Primary Health Level-2-4
Where can I study primary health care in South Africa?
Colleges and Universities Offering Certificates in Primary Health Care in South Africa
- The College of Cape Town, Cape Town.
- Northlink College, Cape Town.
- South West Gauteng College, Soweto.
- West Coast College, Malmesbury.
- INTEC College, Cape Town.
- Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane.
- Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho.
How much does a primary healthcare worker earn in South Africa?
Find out what the average Healthcare salary is
The average healthcare salary in South Africa is R 456 000 per year or R 234 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 240 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 240 000 per year.
Can I study primary health care without matric?
Studying nursing without matric is very difficult. If you wish to study at a university it requires matric but, if you take a health course through a TVET college you will be equipped with the skills to do nursing. This however requires Grade 9.
Does UNISA offer primary health care courses?
Purpose:
To equip the student with the knowledge of the broader concepts of health care systems within an international health-related framework and the knowledge and skills to discuss the concepts and elements of comprehensive primary health care within the health system of South Africa and other developing countries.