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CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSISTANT

Code: KPT/JPT (N/1021/3/0003) MQA/FA 14651 10/26

1.5 years

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Overview

The Certificate in Public Health Assistant is a one-and-a-half-year specialized educational program that prepares students for entry-level work in the field of public health. This curriculum primarily focuses on waste management, food hygiene, clean water supplies, prevention and disease control, as well as other essential information and abilities required to assist public health workers in a variety of settings, such as local authorities, non-profit organizations, healthcare facilities, and community health programs. This program may serve as a stepping stone to additional education in public health, such as a diploma, bachelor’s, or master's degree.

"I am pursuing my studies at MAIC through a distance learning program (PJJ). Although the classes are not conducted face-to-face, the lecturers consistency provide clear and comprehensible guidance. This mode of learning enables me to manage my time effectively and enhances me to manage my time effectively and enhances my profiency in utilizing technology "
- MOHD MANAF BIN MANSOR

Programme Structure

YEAR 1
Semester 1
Introduction to Environmental Health Health Promotion Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Microbiology Basic Statistics Environmental Chemistry Pengajian Malaysia 1 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 English for Academic Purposes
Semester 2
Water Supply and Drinking Water Quality Urban Sanitation and Housing Disease Control Introduction to Sewage and Solid Waste Management Legislations and Enforcement Pest and Vector Control Fundamental of Information Technology
Semester 3
Food Hygiene and Safety Principles of Societal Living
Semester 4
Water Supply and Quality Monitoring(Practical) Vector Control(Practical) Disease Control(Practical) Health Promotion(Practical) International Health(Practical) Food Safety and Hygiene(Practical) Legislations and Enforcement(Practical) Urban Sanitation and Housing(Practical)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications	Requirements
SPM	Pass SPM (Pass in Bahasa Melayu, sejarah and Science) with at least credit in any one (1) subject
O - LEVEL	Pass O - level with grade C in one (1) subject (Source KPT & Standard)
UEC	Pass UEC with grade B in one (1) subject
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT	Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government
SKM	Pass Sijil Kemahiran (SKM) Level 2 in the related field

Career Opportunities

Public Health Officer

Environmental Officer

Environmental Health Officer

ADVANTAGES OF MAIC

MAHSA Passport

Professional Industry-Driven Education (P.R.I.D.E) is MAHSA University’s specially designed education pathway that gives students the best of both academic and professional certifications. Students have the opportunity to gain professional skills through various programmes from MAHSA’s collaborations with internationally recognised professional bodies. P.R.I.D.E increases the employability rate of our fresh graduates and puts them on par with the rest of the professionals in the world.

Masterclasses

Students of this programme are eligible to gain add-on certification in masterclasses. There are more than fifty masterclasses to choose from to further enhance the student's employability with the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Professional Courses

Through MAHSA’s collaboration with internationally recognised professional bodies, students will earn certifications that enhance their professional skills and increase their employability.