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Diploma in Health Promotion |
| Institution |
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Mthatha: Walter Sisulu University |
| Country |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Diploma |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Promotion and Prevention
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Healthcare areas: Prevention
Health Determinants: Social Determinants |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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120 |
| Location |
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Mthatha Campus, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Curriculum
Core Modules:
Geographical Information Systems
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research
Contemporary Issues in Health Promotion
The Social Context of Health Promotion
The Psychological Basis of Health Promotion
Health Promotion Project
Electives:
Policy Development in Health Promotion
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Health Promoting Schools |
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| Next Beginning |
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Spring 2009 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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30th October 2008 with R60,00
for application fee
Late applications will close on the 30th November 2008 with
R150,00 for late application fee. |
| Duration |
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Full time - 1 year and 18 months part-time |
| Requirements |
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Prior experience in relevant
domains, (e.g. a degree in humanities, education and social
work), recognised as credit bearing units in their formal
study programme.
A degree in Health Promotion. |
| Evaluation |
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Assessment will be formative and summative. |
| Course fee |
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The tuition fee for medical course
is in the range of R22 000 – R33 200 per anum, excluding
books and meals. Students are expected to pay 25% of the
total fee on registration. The rest of the tuition fee can
be paid in three instalments i.e. 25% in March, 25% in April
and 25% in May. |
| Scholarship |
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Candidates who are in possession of
a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification may be
admitted to a foundation or bridging programme with fulltime
duration of one year. |
| Accommodation |
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Unfortunately the University is not
in a position to provide accommodation to visiting students.
Faculty will assist in obtaining suitable accommodation. |
For further
information |
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Admissions and Registration Office
Walter Sisulu University
Private Bag X1
Mthatha
5117
Internet: http://www.wsu.ac.za/faculties/fhs/fhspdhp.htm |
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16/12/2008 mas |
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| Course Title |
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District Health Services Management and Leadership |
| Institution |
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Mthatha: Walter Sisulu University |
| Country |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Diploma |
| Topics |
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Management: Health District Management |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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120 |
| Location |
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Mthatha Campus, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Curriculum
The core module focuses on:
- The District Health System
- The Strategic Action Cycle
- Collecting, analysis, interpreting and using information
- Analysis, interpretation and use of financial information
- Presentation skills (both written and oral)
The Health Services Programme Development Modules include
managing a:
- HIV/AIDS/STI/TB (HAST) programme
- Drug management programme
- Maternal, Women’s and Reproductive health programme
- Child health (including nutrition and school health)
programme
- Mental health /disability/rehabilitation programme.
The Health Systems Management modules include:
- Building the district health team
- District health governance
- Human resources development (including labour relations,
discipline and supervision)
- Budgeting and financial management
- Management of physical resources (including transport
and communication systems)
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| Next Beginning |
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Spring 2009 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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30th October 2008 with R60,00
for application fee
Late applications will close on the 30th November 2008 with
R150,00 for late application fee. |
| Duration |
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Full time - 1 year and 18 months part-time |
| Requirements |
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Prior experience in relevant
domains, (e.g. a degree in humanities, education and social
work), recognised as credit bearing units in their formal
study programme.
A degree in Health Promotion. |
| Structure |
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In order to qualify for the diploma
a student must complete the core modules (40 credits) and
four other modules (i.e. two modules from the health services
programme development section and two from the health systems
management section). |
| Evaluation |
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Assessment will be formative and summative. |
| Course fee |
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The tuition fee for medical course
is in the range of R22 000 – R33 200 per anum, excluding
books and meals. Students are expected to pay 25% of the
total fee on registration. The rest of the tuition fee can
be paid in three instalments i.e. 25% in March, 25% in April
and 25% in May. |
| Scholarship |
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Candidates who are in possession of
a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification may be
admitted to a foundation or bridging programme with fulltime
duration of one year. |
| Accommodation |
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Unfortunately the University is not
in a position to provide accommodation to visiting students.
Faculty will assist in obtaining suitable accommodation. |
For further
information |
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Admissions and Registration Office
Walter Sisulu University
Private Bag X1
Mthatha
5117
Internet: http://www.wsu.ac.za/faculties/fhs/fhsaddhsnl.htm |
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16/12/2008 mas |
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Master of Public Health (MPHE) |
| Institution |
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Mthatha: Walter Sisulu University |
| Country |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Master |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Public/Global Health: Health Policy and Planning
Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care
Management: Health Economics and Financing
Health Technology: Management Information Systems
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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120 |
| Location |
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Mthatha Campus, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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To train relevant health professionals to assume leadership roles in the planning, delivery, management and evaluation of health services with particular emphasis on public health services.
In order to qualify for the MPH, the student must complete course-work of core and elective modules and a research thesis. Tuition in the modules is progressive over the 2 years period; introductory modules in the first year and advanced modules in the second.
The core modules are:
- Health Measurements including Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Demograph
- Health Policy and Management including Health Economics and Planning
- Primary Health Care
- Health Information System
- Environmental and Occupational Health and
- Disease Control including Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Control
Elective modules are self-driven and chosen by the student in line with their interest and career intentions. These may be chosen in the following areas:
- Health Education and Promotion
- Maternal, Child and Women’s Health
- Medical Sociology and Anthropology
- Advanced Epidemiology
- Advanced Demography
- Advanced Environmental and Occupational Health
- Rural Health
- Health Information Systems
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| Next Beginning |
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January 2009 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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30th October 2008 with R60,00
for application fee
Late applications will close on the 30th November 2008 with
R150,00 for late application fee. |
| Duration |
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Two years part-time degree. |
| Requirements |
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Candidates must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in the health or social sciences with a minimum of 480 credits. This may include, but is not limited to, graduates of Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, Health Promotion, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and other graduates of natural or social sciences. Preference for admission will be given to applicants with clearly defined career goals that are consistent with the anticipated training outcome, a strong academic record and impressive references that state the potential for success as a public health professional. |
| Evaluation |
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Both formative and summative assessment methods will be used. Each course-work module will be concluded by a formal examination. A minimum pass mark of 50% is required.
The research work will be assessed based exclusively on a presented thesis which will be externally examined. Oral defense of thesis may form part of the assessment. |
| Course fee |
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The tuition fee for medical course
is in the range of R22 000 – R33 200 per anum, excluding
books and meals. Students are expected to pay 25% of the
total fee on registration. The rest of the tuition fee can
be paid in three instalments i.e. 25% in March, 25% in April
and 25% in May. |
| Scholarship |
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Candidates who are in possession of
a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification may be
admitted to a foundation or bridging programme with fulltime
duration of one year. |
| Accommodation |
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Unfortunately the University is not
in a position to provide accommodation to visiting students.
Faculty will assist in obtaining suitable accommodation. |
For further
information |
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Admissions and Registration Office
Walter Sisulu University
Private Bag X1
Mthatha, 5117
Tel: +27 (0)47 502 2111
Fax: +27 (0)47 502 2211
Internet: http://www.wsu.ac.za/faculties/fhs/fhsmph.htm |
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16/12/2008 mas |
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Advanced University Diploma in Nursing Science |
| Institution |
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Mthatha: Walter Sisulu University |
| Country |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Diploma |
| Topics |
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Healthcare areas: Nursing |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree, Credits |
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| Location |
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Mthatha Campus, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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This programme is aimed at training registered nurses for planning, management and education in nursing or in nursing services at hospital and community level.
Curriculum
Option I - Nursing Management
First Year: - Nursing Management I -Community Health Nursing Science I - Sociology - Psychology - Public Administration - Introduction to Economics
Second Year: Nursing Management I -Community Health Nursing Science - Sociology - Computer Skills - Nursing Dynamics - Introduction to Research
Option 2 - Nursing Education
First Year: - Nursing Education -Community Health Nursing Science -Education 1 -Introduction to Economics - Sociology -Psychology
Second Year: - Nursing Education -Community Health Nursing -Sociology - Computer Skills -
Nursing Dynamics -Introduction to Research
Option 3: This option is open only to candidates who are already registered as Community Health Nurses with the South African Nursing Council.
First Year: - Nursing Management -Nursing Education -Sociology I -Psychology I -Public Administration - Introduction to Economics - Education I
Second Year: - Nursing Management -Nursing Education - Sociology II -Computer Skills -
Nursing Dynamics - Introduction to Research. |
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| Next Beginning |
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Spring 2008 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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30th October 2008 with R60,00
for application fee
Late applications will close on the 30th November 2008 with
R150,00 for late application fee. |
| Duration |
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Full time - 2 years |
| Requirements |
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- Minimum qualification for admission shall be matriculation exemption or equivalent.
- Proof of registration with the South African Council as a general nurse and midwife or general nurse and psychiatric nurse, and as proof of registration with any South African Nursing Association.
- Registration shall be maintained throughout the course.
- Must have at least two (2) years experience as professional nurse.
- Courses done in other universities may be credited on entry.
- International students – a study permit must be produced on registration and proof of assessment of qualifications by the HSRC and SANC.
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| Methods |
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Tutorials presentations in class group discussions teaching and management sessions in hospital under the supervision of lecturers. |
| Evaluation |
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First Year
One(1) paper of 3 hours duration for each module. In addition, a comprehensive oral examination in Nursing Administration and Community Health Nursing.
Second Year
One(1) paper of 3 hours duration for each module. In addition, a comprehensive oral examination in Nursing Administration and Community Health Nursing.
Continuous evaluation through tests, assignments and group work contributes towards a semester mark. |
| Course fee |
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The tuition fee for these courses is R7 500 – R11 500 per annum, depending on the courses registered for – excluding books and meals.
Students are expected to pay 25% of R3360-00 on registration for each semester. The rest of the tuition fee for the first semester can be paid in three instalments i.e. 25% in March, 25% in April and 25% in May and for second semester in three instalments i.e. 25% in August, 25% in September and 25% in October. |
| Scholarship |
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Limited bursaries are available on merit from the Public Service Commission of each province. Application forms are available from Health Districts throughout the country. |
| Accommodation |
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Unfortunately the University is not
in a position to provide accommodation to visiting students.
Faculty will assist in obtaining suitable accommodation. |
For further
information |
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Admissions and Registration Office
Walter Sisulu University
Private Bag X1
Mthatha
5117
Internet: http://www.wsu.ac.za/faculties/fhs/fhsadns.htm |
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16/12/2008 mas |
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