Community Health Assistant (CHA) Course
It is planned that this course will consist of 11 modules that can be taken as a full time 1 year course, or as a 2 year part time course. For information about when this course will commence, please regularly check the News page and the Calendar page of the ZSCHW webpage.
Modules
The modules to be used for the CHA course are the ones that the Ministry of Health developed for CHA courses in their National Community Health Worker Strategy August 2010.
Module 1: The Health Care System in Zambia
Organization and functions of the Health Care System in Zambia
Roles and responsibilities of the CHA
Code of Conduct for the CHA
Gender and Health
Community mobilization and networking
Module 2: Behavioural Sciences
Introduction to Psychology
Mental Health and common Psychiatric conditions
Introduction to Sociology
Family and community
Module 3: Health Promotion and Counseling
Health promotion
Module 4: Environmental Health and Infection Prevention
General principles of infection prevention
Water supply
Excreta disposal
Solid waste
Food hygiene and safety
Housing and health
Control of insects and rodents
Module 5: Disease Prevention, Control and Primary Health Care
Introduction to Disease Prevention and Control
Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
Sources of Data and Methods of Data Collection
Epidemic Investigation and Management
Epidemiological Surveillance
Primary Health Care
Module 6: Introduction to Reproductive and Child Health
Introduction to child health
Introduction to reproductive health
School health services
Module 7: Introduction to the Human Body
Introduction to the Human Body
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Special Senses
Module 8: Basic Procedures
Provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for the client in the Health Post and community
Reception and needs of the client
Wound care
Palliative care
Module 9: Common Medical Conditions
Common medical conditions including: Malaria, Diarrhoea, Anemia, HIV and AIDS, STIs, TB, Respiratory Infections, Malnutrition, skin problems, worm infestations, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and eye diseases
Oral Health and hygiene
Module 10: Diagnostic Procedures
Safety
Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests
HIV: Dry Blood Spots
Sputum Collection for TB Diagnosis
Module 11: First Aid and Common Surgical Conditions
Aims and principles of First Aid
Module 1: The Health Care System in Zambia
Organization and functions of the Health Care System in Zambia
Roles and responsibilities of the CHA
Code of Conduct for the CHA
Gender and Health
Community mobilization and networking
Module 2: Behavioural Sciences
Introduction to Psychology
Mental Health and common Psychiatric conditions
Introduction to Sociology
Family and community
Module 3: Health Promotion and Counseling
Health promotion
Module 4: Environmental Health and Infection Prevention
General principles of infection prevention
Water supply
Excreta disposal
Solid waste
Food hygiene and safety
Housing and health
Control of insects and rodents
Module 5: Disease Prevention, Control and Primary Health Care
Introduction to Disease Prevention and Control
Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
Sources of Data and Methods of Data Collection
Epidemic Investigation and Management
Epidemiological Surveillance
Primary Health Care
Module 6: Introduction to Reproductive and Child Health
Introduction to child health
Introduction to reproductive health
School health services
Module 7: Introduction to the Human Body
Introduction to the Human Body
Musculoskeletal System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Urinary System
Special Senses
Module 8: Basic Procedures
Provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for the client in the Health Post and community
Reception and needs of the client
Wound care
Palliative care
Module 9: Common Medical Conditions
Common medical conditions including: Malaria, Diarrhoea, Anemia, HIV and AIDS, STIs, TB, Respiratory Infections, Malnutrition, skin problems, worm infestations, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and eye diseases
Oral Health and hygiene
Module 10: Diagnostic Procedures
Safety
Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests
HIV: Dry Blood Spots
Sputum Collection for TB Diagnosis
Module 11: First Aid and Common Surgical Conditions
Aims and principles of First Aid