Available Programmes

Health Care Assistant
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Health Care Assistant

  • Duration2 years
  • Programme TypeCertificate
  • Programme CategoryHealth Sciences

Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Provide Essential Care in Communities

Welcome to the Professional Diploma in Health Assistant programme at AOCHSIT. Our diploma programme is designed to train individuals to become competent healthcare providers capable of delivering essential healthcare services in diverse settings.

Programme Overview

The Professional Diploma in Health Assistant programme provides comprehensive training in fundamental healthcare skills, including patient care, medical procedures, health promotion, and disease prevention. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to support healthcare teams and deliver high-quality care to individuals and communities.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: The diploma programme covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, vital signs measurement, medication administration, first aid, and emergency response.

  • Hands-On Learning: Participants will engage in hands-on learning experiences, including clinical simulations, laboratory exercises, and supervised clinical placements in healthcare facilities.

  • Expert Faculty: Our faculty members are experienced healthcare professionals, including nurses, physician assistants, and allied health educators, who bring real-world expertise to the classroom and clinical settings.

  • Industry-Relevant Skills: The diploma programme is designed to equip students with the technical skills, critical thinking abilities, and professionalism required to excel as healthcare assistants in a variety of healthcare settings.

Programme Structure

The Professional Diploma in Health Assistant is typically a two-year programme, consisting of both classroom-based instruction and practical training components. Students will complete a series of core courses in healthcare fundamentals, as well as specialized courses in areas such as patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare ethics.

Clinical Placements

Students will complete supervised clinical placements in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or community health centers, gaining practical experience in providing direct patient care, assisting healthcare professionals, and supporting healthcare teams.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Health Assistant programme are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as healthcare assistants, nursing assistants, medical assistants, or patient care technicians in a variety of healthcare settings, including:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Nursing homes
  • Home healthcare agencies
  • Community health centers
  • Rehabilitation facilities

Admissions

Admission to the Professional Diploma in Health Assistant programme is open to individuals with a senior secondary school certificate or equivalent. Prospective students are encouraged to review the admission requirements and application process on our college website.

Join Us in Making a Difference in Healthcare

We are committed to preparing compassionate and competent healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care to patients. If you are passionate about helping others and are interested in a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to join us in the Professional Diploma in Health Assistant programme.

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At AOCHSIT, you will gain practical knowledge and build relationships that will help you excel in work and life; you will be equipped with the skills you need to build the future you want for yourself. From orientation to graduation, students’ learning and their future is at the heart of all we do.

Get in Touch

For further information and enquiries, please contact;

  • Admissions Office, 
    Alolade Oyinlola College of Health Sciences & Information Technology,
    Okuku, Osun State, Nigeria
  •  +2348154158146
  • info@aochsit.org.ng