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School of Health

Build a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

The School of Health at Rockford International Academy prepares students with practical healthcare knowledge, workplace experience and nationally recognised qualifications. Our programmes are designed to equip learners with the skills required to serve communities, promote healthy living and provide quality patient care in both public and private healthcare environments.

  • Practical Skills Training
  • Community Healthcare
  • Workplace Experience
  • Industry Qualified Facilitators
  • Health Promotion
  • Home Based Care
  • Accredited Qualifications
  • Excellent Employment Opportunities

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Health Programmes

100%

Practical Training

Career Ready

Graduate Focused

School of Health

Health Promotion Officer (L2/L3)

The Health Promotion Officer programme prepares learners for careers in community health promotion and disease prevention. Students develop the practical skills required to educate communities, promote healthy lifestyles, support public health initiatives and contribute to improving the wellbeing of individuals and families.

The programme combines classroom learning with practical simulations and workplace experience, ensuring graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact within healthcare facilities, NGOs and community-based organisations.

Course Duration

Level 3 (163 Credits)

Duration: 1 Year


6 Months Theory Training

6 Months Practical & Workplace Experience

Entry Requirements

  • Ancillary Health Care NQF Level 1 OR ABET Level 4 with FLC
  • OR Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12
  • No specific school subjects are required
  • Equivalent NQF Level 1 qualification accepted
  • Basic Mathematical Literacy and Communication Competence
Health Promotion Officer
Health Promotion Officer (L3)

Programme Structure

The programme combines theoretical learning, practical simulations and workplace experience to prepare learners for careers in community healthcare and health promotion.

Knowledge (Theory)

  • Public & Community Health Support
  • Family & Community Health
  • Basic Community Services

Practical Skills

  • Community mobilisation
  • Health promotion
  • HIV prevention & awareness
  • Community support services
  • Maternal & child health
  • Minor ailment support
  • Accident prevention
  • Psychosocial support

Work Experience

  • Community operations
  • Health promotion processes
  • Household assessments
  • Formal health provision
  • Treatment of minor ailments

Career Opportunities

Where Can This Qualification Take You?

Health Promotion Officers play an important role in improving community wellbeing through education, disease prevention, health awareness campaigns and public health support services.

  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • HIV & TB Support Worker
  • NGO Community Facilitator
  • School Health Promoter
  • Community Outreach Officer
  • Municipal Health Assistant
  • Wellness Educator
  • Public Health Field Worker
Employment Opportunities

Graduates may find employment within the Department of Health, clinics, rehabilitation centres, testing and counselling centres, schools, municipalities, NGOs, mental health centres, cancer foundations, heart foundations, old age homes and other community health organisations.

HEALTH FACULTY • CARING TODAY • HEALING TOMORROW • COMMUNITY HEALTH • PRACTICAL TRAINING • WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE • HWSETA ACCREDITED • QUALITY HEALTHCARE EDUCATION • HEALTH PROMOTION • HOME BASED PERSONAL CARE • HEALTH FACULTY • CARING TODAY • HEALING TOMORROW • COMMUNITY HEALTH • PRACTICAL TRAINING • WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE • HWSETA ACCREDITED • QUALITY HEALTHCARE EDUCATION • HEALTH PROMOTION • HOME BASED PERSONAL CARE •
Home Based Personal Care
School of Health

Home Based Personal Care (L2/L3)

The Home Based Personal Care programme prepares learners to provide compassionate, person-centred care within homes and community settings. Students gain practical skills to assist patients with daily living activities, rehabilitation, therapeutic care, palliative care and emotional support while working under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals.

Graduates are equipped to deliver quality home-based healthcare services that improve the wellbeing and independence of patients, families and communities.

Course Duration

Level 2 (68 Credits)

Level 3 (135 Credits)


Duration: 1 Year per Level

Includes classroom learning, practical training and workplace experience.

Entry Requirements

  • Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12
  • Ancillary Health Care NQF Level 1 (where applicable)
  • Equivalent NQF Level 1 Qualification
  • Basic Mathematical Literacy and Communication Skills
  • Passion for caring for people
Home Based Personal Care

Programme Structure

This programme combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills training and supervised workplace experience to prepare competent home-based care practitioners.

Knowledge Modules

  • Fundamentals of Home Based Care
  • Community Health Care & Social Support
  • Rehabilitative Care
  • Therapeutic Care
  • Supportive & Palliative Care

Practical Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Develop Care Plans
  • Implement Home Care Plans
  • Educate Patients & Families
  • Maintain Care Records
  • Monitor Patient Progress

Work Experience

  • Household Assessments
  • Care Planning
  • Referral Processes
  • Patient Follow-up
  • Healthcare Documentation
  • Team-Based Care

Career Opportunities

Where Can This Qualification Take You?

Graduates are equipped to provide quality care within homes, communities, healthcare facilities and rehabilitation environments.

Home Care

  • Home Based Caregiver
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Elderly Caregiver

Healthcare

  • Community Care Worker
  • Rehabilitation Assistant
  • Hospice Care Assistant

Community Support

  • NGO Care Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Community Health Assistant
Health Faculty

Results & Certification

All Health programmes are accredited and quality assured through the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), ensuring nationally recognised qualifications.

Certification

  • Statements of Results issued after successful completion of the Knowledge Modules.
  • Statements of Results issued after successful completion of Practical Skills Modules.
  • National Occupational Certificate issued after successful completion of workplace experience.
  • Qualifications are nationally recognised by the Health & Welfare SETA (HWSETA).

Important Information

  • Results are released according to HWSETA/QCTO schedules.
  • Certificates are issued after all academic and workplace requirements have been met.
  • Practical workplace experience forms part of the qualification.
  • All programmes combine classroom learning with practical workplace training.
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2026 Tuition Fees

Health Faculty Fee Structure

Rockford International Academy offers affordable, career-focused Health Studies programmes designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare, community development and occupational safety. Flexible payment plans make quality education accessible to every learner.

R1 300

Registration

R1 100

Monthly

12

Months
  • Flexible Monthly Payment Plans
  • Affordable Health Sciences Tuition
  • Practical Clinical & Workplace Learning
  • Learning Materials Included
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R1 300

Registration Fee

R1 100

Monthly Instalment

5%

Discount for Upfront Payment

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