Health Promotion Officer (HPO) SAQA ID:94597
Become a vital part of primary healthcare! HPOs play a pre-emptive role in identifying health needs and promoting community wellness.
- Provide basic nursing and palliative care
- Treat simple diseases, injuries, and wounds
- Make referrals for health problems
- Promote TB infection control
- Measure temperature, BP, pulse, and respiration
- Check STI’s and educate/refer for treatment
- Identify and refer pregnant mothers and newborns
- Conduct HIV/AIDS testing and counselling
- Identify substance abusers and refer for rehabilitation
- Teach dangers of drug abuse and promote hygiene
- Educate about men’s, women’s, and children’s health
- Ancillary Health Care NQF Level 1
- ABET Level 4 with FLC
- Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 (no specific subjects required)
Full-time: 12 months (Mon–Fri)
Part-time: 18 months (Sat classes)
Intakes: February, June, October
National exams are written in June/July and October/November. Successful learners are awarded: Occupational Certificate: Health Promotion Officer by QCTO.
| Programme | Duration | Reg. Fees | Monthly | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Promotion Officer 3 (HPO 3) | 12 months (Full-time) | R4 000.00 | R1 300.00 | R19 600.00 |
| Health Promotion Officer 3 (HPO 3) | 18 months (Part-time) | R4 000.00 | R1 300.00 | R31 100.00 |
| Uniform (Free) | 3 Tops & Bottom |
| Stationery | R1 800.00 |
| Indemnity | R520.00 |
| Administration | R880.00 |
| Examination | R500.00 |
| Total | R3 700.00 |
- Find employment
- Department of Health clinics and rehab centres
- Schools, municipalities, mental health centres, NGOs/NPOs
- Further Education
- FET Certificate: Community Development HIV/AIDS Support
- Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work
- Mid-level course bridging to Degree in HPO