This Diploma in Public Health Nursing will provide you the necessary knowledge in promoting health and preventing disease at a population level including translating and articulating health to policy makers.
Public health nursing is the practice of promoting and protecting the health of populations using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences.
The last two decades has witnessed a change in the pattern of diseases along with the emergence of new infectious diseases and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic are new challenges which policy makers and health professionals have to face for ensuring an efficient service to protect the health of the popula- tion. This calls for a re-engineering of our healthcare system in the context of preparedness for timely response to those challenges.
This would require health professionals working in the communi- ty (public) to be equipped with new set od skills, attitude and knowledge. The public health nurse’s role would be to prevent, promote and restore and maintain health of the population through a holistic approach which captures both preventive and curative aspects of caring. In view of this, the training program for PHN’s should be in alignment with the global standards along with its context and in this respect Polytechnic Mauritius Limited is proposing a Specialist Diploma in Public Health Nursing (DPHN).
Our modern campus situated at Pamplemousses in the North of Mauritius, offers you a state-of-the-art Campus with modern technological facilities and replicated Skills Lab for simulation practice. You will surely feel comfortable to know that our program is awarded by the University of Mauritius.
All nurses registered with the Nursing Council of Mauritius, holding a Diploma in General Nursing or a Post Basic Certificate in Public Health Nursing and willing to get a Specialist Diploma in Public Health Nursing.
Concept of Community & Development of Public Health.
ICT and Communication skills.
Epidemiology.
Demography and Health Statistics.
Environmental Health.
Principles of Research in Nursing.
Promoting Health and Well-Being.
Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning.
Care of the Child and Adolescent.
School Health Service.
Mental Health.
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases.
Reproductive Health and Sexually Transmitted Infection.
Care of Older People in the Community.
Wound Care Management.
Palliative and End-of-life Care.
Upon successful completion of the Specialist Diploma in Public Health Nursing, you will be eligible to embark on an undergraduate study in Public Health Nursing, take leadership roles in a health care environment and/or embark on a teaching and mentorship profession.
The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.
Application Fee: Rs 1,000
Admin Fee: Rs 6,500
If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.
