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Community Health Department

We welcome all aspiring students who are passionate about public health and healthcare promotion. With dedication and support, the Community Health Department at Cihan Institute will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in improving health and wellbeing at the community level.

Welcome Word from the Community Health Department

 

Welcome to the Community Health Department at Cihan Institute. Our two-year program is designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to work effectively in public health, health education, and healthcare support services in both community and institutional settings.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, fieldwork, and community-based training, our students gain a strong foundation in epidemiology, health promotion, nutrition, maternal and child health, disease prevention, and healthcare management. We emphasize communication, leadership, and ethical responsibility, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to support health systems and make a difference in society.

At Cihan Institute, we are committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students can grow both academically and personally. We welcome you to join our department and take the first step toward a rewarding career in community health.

Year

2-year Progeam

Undergraduate

400

Detail

  • 2 years (4 semesters)

  • Includes classroom instruction, practical fieldwork, and community-based training.

  • English

The program is designed to gradually build knowledge from basic sciences and public health principles to applied community health practice, preparing students for careers in preventive healthcare and community services.

Graduates of the Community Health Department can work as:

  • Public Health Officers in hospitals and health centers

  • Health Promotion and Education Specialists

  • Community Health Workers and Field Supervisors

  • NGO and International Health Program Staff

  • Healthcare Policy and Planning Assistants

  • Research Assistants in public health projects

  • Introduction to Community Health

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I

  • Principles of Public Health

  • Computer Skills & Medical Terminology

  • English for Community Health I

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II

  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics

  • Environmental & Occupational Health

  • Nutrition & Health Promotion

  • English for Community Health II

  • Maternal & Child Health

  • Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases

  • Health Education & Communication Skills

  • Health Policy & Primary Care Systems

  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility

  • Community Health Research Methods

  • Public Health Interventions & Campaigns

  • Field Internship (Health Centers, NGOs, or Hospitals)

  • Graduation Project / Report

  • Leadership & Management in Health Programs

Cross-Discipline

  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II

  • Epidemiology & Biostatistics

  • Nutrition & Environmental Health

  • Introduction to Community Health

  • Maternal & Child Health

  • Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases

  • Public Health Interventions & Campaigns

  • Community Health Internship

  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility

  • Health Education & Communication

  • Graduation Project / Report

  • Computer Applications in Health Sciences

  • English for Community Health I & II

  • Medical Terminology

Field Studies

  • Apply classroom and theoretical knowledge in real community health practice.

  • Gain hands-on experience in public health interventions, health education, and disease prevention.

  • Understand the workflow of health centers, NGOs, and healthcare outreach programs.

  • Develop professionalism, communication, and leadership skills.

  • Prepare students for direct employment after graduation.

  • Community Health Centers

  • Public Hospitals and Primary Care Units

  • NGOs and International Health Organizations

  • Public Health Campaigns and Field Programs

  • Conducted in the fourth (final) semester.

  • Training lasts 8–10 weeks depending on placement.

  • Students are supervised by licensed public health professionals and evaluated jointly by faculty and field supervisors.

  • Attendance & participation in community activities

  • Practical performance and field reports

  • Internship logbook

  • Final presentation or oral examination

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Short Term Extension Courses

In addition to the two-year diploma program, the Community Health Department offers short-term courses for:

  • Students wishing to enhance specific community health skills

  • Community health graduates or workers needing refresher training

  • NGO and healthcare staff seeking certifications

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$400

Health Education & Promotion

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Content:
  • Health campaigns,
  • communication strategies,
  • preventive care 
  • Practical Training: Hands-on training in health awareness programs 
  • Price: $400
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$450

Epidemiology & Public Health Data

  • Duration: 4 months
  • Content:
  • Data collection,
  • biostatistics,
  • disease tracking 
  • Practical Training: Case studies, survey projects 

  • Price: $450

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$370

Nutrition & Public Health

  • Duration: 3 months
  • Content:
  • Nutrition basics,
  • malnutrition prevention,
  • dietary planning 
  • Practical Training: Community nutrition campaigns 
  • Price: $370
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$350

Maternal & Child Health

  • Duration: 4 months
  • Content:
  • Prenatal & postnatal care,
  • vaccination programs,
  • child health monitoring 
  • Practical Training: Fieldwork in maternal/child clinics 
  • Price: $350
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