National Certificate 4 in School Health Officer
Program Description
The National Certificate 4 in School Health Officer is intended to give students the advanced knowledge, useful skills, and professional competences needed to assist and promote welfare, safety, and health in educational settings. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help schools implement successful health and safety programs, fostering a secure and encouraging environment for both staff and children.
Human anatomy and physiology, psychological first aid, communicable disease prevention, disaster preparedness, health promotion, and child welfare are among the competences that students will acquire. Additionally, the program focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues, helping kids with special needs, tracking the development of students, and doing basic screenings for hearing, vision, and oral health. Students will acquire hands-on experience in carrying out school health initiatives, managing medical equipment, and efficiently handling crises and health issues in learning environments.
This degree equips people to make significant contributions to community health awareness campaigns, school health management, and student wellness in the Maldives through a blend of academic study and real-world experience.
Course Information
Qualification Code: SOC-09L4-V2-24
Qualification: National Certificate 4
Intake Months: January / June / September
Credits: 130
Study Mode: Full Time
Duration: 4 – 6 Months
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Medium: English
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- Successful completion of Lower Secondary Education OR
- Attainment of a Level 3 qualification.
Alternative Entry
- 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND
- Ability to communicate in the language of instruction.
Program Modules
Common Competencies
SOC-02-CM01-V2-24 – Apply occupational health and safety requirements
SOC-01-CM03-V2-24 – Practice effective workplace communication
SOC-01-CM06-V2-24 – Perform computer operations
SOC-02-CM02-V2-24 – Provide first aid
Core Competencies
SOC-09-CC01-V2-24 – Maintain ethical standards and professionalism
SOC-09-CC02-V2-24 – Anticipating emergencies and disasters
SOC-09-CC03-V2-24 – Demonstrate knowledge on basic human anatomy and physiology
SOC-09-CC04-V2-24 – Provide psychological first aid
SOC-09-CC05-V2-24 – Promote health and wellbeing in the community
SOC-09-CC07-V2-24 – Manage and prevent communicable diseases
SOC-09-CC07-V2-24 – Manage children with special needs
SOC-09-CC08-V2-24 – Apply policy strategies and handle equipment
SOC-09-CC09-V2-24 – Create awareness on physical activity
SOC-09-CC10-V2-24 – Develop school-based health promotion and health program
SOC-09-CC11-V2-24 – Provide information on mental health well-being
SOC-09-CC12-V2-24 – Prevent physical and sexual abuse in school
SOC-09-CC13-V2-24 – Assess growth monitoring
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the National Certificate 4 in School Health Officer, graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- School Health Officer
- School Health Assistant
- Student Wellbeing Officer
- Health and Safety Assistant in Schools
- Community Health Support Officer
- School First Aid Coordinator
- Health Promotion Assistant
- Child Health and Wellbeing Assistant
Graduates may find employment opportunities in schools, educational institutions, health centres, NGOs, community health programmes, and child welfare organisations across the Maldives.
Course Fee
Registration: 500 MVR
Monthly: 3, 000 MVR
Total: 18, 000 MVR
