First: Admission and Certification Information
Q: What academic branch is required for admission to the Community Health Department?
A: Admission is open exclusively to graduates of preparatory school from the Scientific (Biology) branch.
Q: What degree does the student receive upon graduation?
A: The department awards a Technical Diploma in Community Health Techniques, and the job title is (Medical Technologist / Community Health).
Q: Is evening study available in this department?
A: Yes, this is one of the departments that offers evening study due to high demand and the health institutions’ need for its graduates.
Second: Nature of Study and Academic Subjects
Q: What are the primary academic subjects taught in the department?
A: Students study vital subjects such as Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Health Education and Awareness, Communicable Diseases, and Maternal and Child Health.
Q: Is the study difficult, and is it conducted in English?
A: The academic curricula are taught in English, but in a simplified manner that focuses on field application and the terminology needed by a technologist in healthcare centers.
Third: Training and Practical Skills
Q: Where do community health students receive their training?
A: Training takes place in the department’s specialized laboratories, as well as through field training in healthcare centers (primary healthcare sectors) and hospitals affiliated with the Nineveh Health Directorate.
Q: Is there summer training, and what is its nature?
A: Yes, first-stage students are required to complete one month of summer training in healthcare centers to learn the principles of health inspection, vaccinations, and public health programs.
Fourth: Employment and Career Prospects
Q: Is employment centrally guaranteed (governmental appointment) for graduates of this department?
A: Yes, the department is covered by the Medical Graduation Graded Employment Law No. (6), and employment is central within the staff of the Ministry of Health.
Q: What are the available workplaces after graduation?
A: Working in primary healthcare centers, health inspection units, vaccination units, and health promotion and environmental offices.
Q: Can graduates pursue further studies to obtain a bachelor’s degree?
A: Yes, the top students (the top quarter) have the right to apply to complete their studies at Health and Medical Technical Colleges (Community Health Department).