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Official programme of record · SWY-21

Professional Certificate in Community & Public Health Education

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Total learning hours
600 h
Scheduled class / seminar
200 h
Guided study, lab & research
400 h
Credits
30 ECTS

Each module is 60 hours: 5 lessons × 4 h class = 20 h class + 40 h guided study, laboratory or fieldwork. Programme version 2026.10 · fingerprint 8FC561D7621391ED

Graded courses on the transcript · 10
CodeCourseHoursECTS
SWY-21-M01Foundations of Public Health603
SWY-21-M02Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance603
SWY-21-M03Health Promotion & Behaviour Change603
SWY-21-M04Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health603
SWY-21-M05Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)603
SWY-21-M06School Health Programmes603
SWY-21-M07Community Nutrition & Food Security603
SWY-21-M08Digital Health & Field Data603
SWY-21-M09Emergency Preparedness & First Response603
SWY-21-M10Capstone — Community Health Campaign603
M01 Foundations of Public Health · Module 1 · 60 h

Health systems, determinants of health and primary health care.

Unit 1.1Foundations of Public Health20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 1.1.1What is public health — History, functions and the Alma-Ata and Astana declarations.4h
  2. 1.1.2Determinants of health — Social, economic and environmental factors.4h
  3. 1.1.3Health systems — WHO building blocks and universal health coverage.4h
  4. 1.1.4Primary health care — Community health workers and services.4h
  5. 1.1.5Health equity — Measuring and reducing health inequalities.4h
M02 Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance · Module 2 · 60 h

Measuring disease, outbreaks and surveillance systems.

Unit 2.1Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 2.1.1Epidemiology basics — Incidence, prevalence and rates.4h
  2. 2.1.2Study designs — Cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies.4h
  3. 2.1.3Communicable diseases — Malaria, TB, HIV, cholera and neglected tropical diseases.4h
  4. 2.1.4Non-communicable diseases — Diabetes, hypertension and risk factors.4h
  5. 2.1.5Surveillance and outbreak investigation — Case definitions and reporting.4h
M03 Health Promotion & Behaviour Change · Module 3 · 60 h

Health education methods and behaviour change models.

Unit 3.1Health Promotion & Behaviour Change20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 3.1.1Health promotion — Ottawa Charter and settings approach.4h
  2. 3.1.2Behaviour change models — Health belief model and stages of change.4h
  3. 3.1.3Communication methods — Talks, drama, radio and social media.4h
  4. 3.1.4Community mobilisation — Participation and local leaders.4h
  5. 3.1.5Evaluating campaigns — Indicators and simple evaluation.4h
M04 Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health · Module 4 · 60 h

Reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health.

Unit 4.1Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 4.1.1Maternal health — Antenatal care and safe delivery.4h
  2. 4.1.2Newborn and child health — Breastfeeding, IMCI and growth monitoring.4h
  3. 4.1.3Immunisation — Schedules, cold chain and vaccine confidence.4h
  4. 4.1.4Adolescent health — Puberty, sexual and reproductive health education.4h
  5. 4.1.5Family planning — Methods, counselling and rights.4h
M05 Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) · Module 5 · 60 h

Safe water, sanitation and hygiene in communities and schools.

Unit 5.1Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 5.1.1Safe water — Sources, treatment and storage.4h
  2. 5.1.2Sanitation — Latrines, faecal sludge and open defecation.4h
  3. 5.1.3Hygiene promotion — Handwashing and menstrual hygiene.4h
  4. 5.1.4WASH in schools — Standards and monitoring.4h
  5. 5.1.5Environmental health — Waste, vectors and air pollution.4h
M06 School Health Programmes · Module 6 · 60 h

Health-promoting schools and school health services.

Unit 6.1School Health Programmes20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 6.1.1Health-promoting schools — WHO/UNESCO global standards.4h
  2. 6.1.2School health services — Screening, first aid and referrals.4h
  3. 6.1.3Health curriculum — Teaching health topics in class.4h
  4. 6.1.4Mental health in schools — Wellbeing, stress and support.4h
  5. 6.1.5School health clubs — Peer educators and activities.4h
M07 Community Nutrition & Food Security · Module 7 · 60 h

Nutrition across the life course and food security.

Unit 7.1Community Nutrition & Food Security20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 7.1.1Nutrition basics — Macronutrients, micronutrients and diets.4h
  2. 7.1.2Malnutrition — Stunting, wasting, obesity and assessment.4h
  3. 7.1.3Infant and young child feeding — Practices and counselling.4h
  4. 7.1.4Food security — Availability, access and utilisation.4h
  5. 7.1.5Nutrition interventions — Fortification, gardens and school feeding.4h
M08 Digital Health & Field Data · Module 8 · 60 h

mHealth tools, health information systems and data collection.

Unit 8.1Digital Health & Field Data20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 8.1.1Health information systems — DHIS2 and routine data.4h
  2. 8.1.2Mobile data collection — KoboToolbox and ODK forms.4h
  3. 8.1.3Data quality — Validation, cleaning and confidentiality.4h
  4. 8.1.4mHealth — SMS reminders and telehealth.4h
  5. 8.1.5Data use — Simple analysis and dashboards for decisions.4h
M09 Emergency Preparedness & First Response · Module 9 · 60 h

Health emergencies, first aid and community response.

Unit 9.1Emergency Preparedness & First Response20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 9.1.1Health emergencies — Epidemics, disasters and the IHR (2005).4h
  2. 9.1.2Preparedness planning — Community risk assessment and plans.4h
  3. 9.1.3First aid — Basic life support and common injuries.4h
  4. 9.1.4Risk communication — Rumours, trust and community engagement.4h
  5. 9.1.5Recovery — Continuity of services and lessons learned.4h
M10 Capstone — Community Health Campaign · Module 10 · 60 h

Design, delivery and evaluation of a community health campaign.

Unit 10.1Capstone — Community Health Campaign20 h class + 40 h study = 60 h · 5 lessons
  1. 10.1.1Needs assessment — Community health profile.4h
  2. 10.1.2Campaign design — Objectives, messages and activities.4h
  3. 10.1.3Delivery — Running the campaign in the community.4h
  4. 10.1.4Evaluation — Measuring reach and change.4h
  5. 10.1.5Defence — Report presentation before a review panel.4h
Assessment weighting (every course)
  • • Written examination — 30% of the course mark
  • • Laboratory / practical portfolio — 40% of the course mark
  • • Project defence — 20% of the course mark
  • • Professional conduct & participation — 10% of the course mark