CertificateCompetency-based — intake dependent
Certificate in Auxiliary Social Work
A competency-based programme designed to develop essential competencies for the performance of the role of the Auxiliary Social Worker in the community.
Academic Programmes
Browse NHTC health sciences programmes to compare pathways and duration.
Basic Certificate
2 programmes- Certificate15 months full time
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
Training of Nursing Assistants to provide auxiliary duties enabling professional nurses to focus on complex care. Graduates assist nurses in the delivery of rehabilitative services.
Basic Diploma
5 programmes- Diploma3 years full time
Diploma in Dental Therapy
Aims to produce dental therapists capable of delivering curative oral health care within Primary Health Care settings.
- Diploma3 years full time
Diploma in Environmental Health
Students learn about the relationship between unhealthy environments and human health, and how to assess, manage, and mitigate environmental health risks.
- Diploma3 years full time
Diploma in General Nursing
Prepares learners to function as competent nurses within hospital, community, and home settings with emphasis on comprehensive quality health care.
- Diploma3 years full time
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
A competency-based programme for those seeking a career as Medical Laboratory Technologists in clinical laboratory facilities.
- Diploma3 years full time
Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
Produces well-trained and versatile Pharmacy Technicians who will work competently and confidently in pharmaceutical services.
Post-Basic Diploma
3 programmes- Post-Basic Diploma1 year full time
Diploma in Midwifery
Post-basic programme qualifying registered nurses to provide skilled midwifery care throughout pregnancy, labour, delivery, and postnatal services.
- Post-Basic Diploma1 year full time
Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
Trains Ophthalmic Nurses to assess, manage, and treat eye disorders and evaluate visual acuity across all age groups.
- Post-Basic Diploma2 years full time
Diploma in Primary Health Care
Provides information and practical skills in patient management, disease prevention, health centre administration, and education of village health workers.