Lady Health Visitors (LHV) Diploma (2-Years)
The 2-year Lady Health Visitor (LHV) Diploma is a comprehensive program designed to prepare graduates to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate community health care, particularly for women and children. Rooted in theoretical knowledge and professional standards, the curriculum emphasizes maternal and child health, family planning, preventive care, and community education. Courses are conducted at the College’s Health Sciences Centre, a state-of-the-art facility featuring advanced labs and simulation technology, ensuring a high-quality, hands-on learning experience that equips graduates with the skills necessary to meet the health needs of their communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must meet the following qualification
- FSc (Pre-Medical) with 45% marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects)
- Matric (Science) with 45 % marks minimum (Physics, Chemistry & Biology as compulsory subjects)
- Age Limit: 14-35 years
- Gender : Female only
Commencement of Session:
Session
- Admission Start
- Merit List Display
- Commencement of Academic Year
- Total Seats
- Scholarships
Tentative Date
- August/September
- October
- 1st week of December 2024
- 50 students
- PEEF & NEST Scholarship
Career Options after Diploma:
Here are career opportunities for Lady Health Visitor (LHV) students:
- Community Health Worker: Providing essential health services and education in community settings.
- Public Health Educator: Promoting health awareness and preventive care in various populations.
- Maternal and Child Health Specialist: Assisting with prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care.
- Health Program Coordinator: Managing and implementing health programs and initiatives.
- Home Health Nurse: Delivering care and support to patients in their homes.
- Health Consultant: Advising on health practices and policies for organizations or communities.
- School Health Nurse: Offering health services and education in educational institutions.
- Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Worker:** Engaging in health-related projects and programs with NGOs.
- Health Supervisor: Overseeing and managing health services and staff in community health centers.
- Health Policy Advocate: Working on policy development and advocacy to improve public health systems.