Professional Diploma in Oral Health
Department of Foreign Language
Institute of Public Health
- Programme Category
- Diploma
- Programme Objectives
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- To provide participants with the added knowledge, skills and experience required to plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate Primary Oral Health care at the local government/district levels.
- To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and experience that is required for the identification of oral diseases including those requiring immediate referral;
- To orient participants to the philosophy and concepts of Primary Oral Health Care;
- To alert the participants to their roles in Primary Oral Health Care;
- To broaden participants knowledge of oral diseases and their recognition and prevention in the community;
- To train participants to work effectively with the community in order to promote self reliance in oral health.
- Admission Requirements
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- Admission is open to candidates holding qualifications in any of the Health related professions including Dental Surgery Technician, Dental Nurses/assistants, Community Health Officers or Extension workers, Pharmacy Technician, Environmental Health Technology/Technician, Health Educators and other Public Health Care workers.
- In addition to (a) above, applicants must possess a minimum of 3 Ordinary Level (O’ Level) credits in relevant subjects including English Language, Biology and any other related subject at WASC/NECO.
- Candidates may be subjected to a selection examination and/or interview.
- Duration
- The programme is full time and run for one academic session of two semesters. The programme is non-residential and candidates make their own private accommodation arrangements. Where possible the Institute/Centre assists the candidates in securing accommodation off campus.
- Mode of Study
- Face to face at the Institute of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
- How to Apply
- Application are made online, click here to review the steps involved when applying.
- Fees
- Please review fees information.
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