SCHOOL OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
overview
BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Adamawa State College of Health Technology in Mubi is one of the notable institutions offering health-related education in northeastern Nigeria. The institution aims to produce middle-level health professionals capable of providing healthcare services to communities and the Public Health sectors across Nigeria. The Public Health Department trains students in Public Health Principles, Disease Prevention, Community Health Education, and Public Health Management.
The College originally began offering programs related to health technology to address the healthcare workforce needs in Adamawa and neighboring states. The Public Health Department was established in the year 2021 to fulfill the need for skilled personnel in the domain of Public Health, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
The Department’s Curriculum is structured to blend theory with practical experience. Over the years, the college has developed collaborations with local health institutions, Primary Healthcare centers, and Public Health Agencies to ensure students get hands-on experience. Students of the Public Health Department often participate in community outreach programs, Public Health campaigns, and epidemiological studies as part of their training.
PUBLIC HEALTH NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
To gain admission into the National Diploma (ND) in Public Health program at Adamawa State College of Health Technology, Michika, the typical requirements are:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary
Certificate Examination (SSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC),
National Examination Council (NECO), or General Certificate Examination (GCE)
O-Level.
ii. The five credits must include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Health Science
Chemistry
Physics
Vision
The National Diploma Programme in Public Health is designed to provide basic academic and professional training to assist in achieving Public Health at the Community level.
Mission
The National Diploma Programme in Public Health aims to help students acquire basic skills in Public Health, Carry out Community Diagnosis and, Mobilization, Conduct Health Education and Promotion in the Community, Collect, analyze, and present health data, and assist in sensitizing and Counseling Community members to actively participate in Public health programmes and, participate in Preventive, Promotive, and Rehabilitative Health Care Delivery.
included courses
- Diploma in medical Laboratory Technician
- Diploma in pharmacy technician
- HND/ND in dental surgery assistant and therapy
- HND/ND in nutrition and dietetic
- Diploma in medical physiotherapy
- Diploma in medical optometry
top certification
DR. YAKUBU SULAIMAN
Qualification
B.Sc. HEALTH EDUCATION, M.Sc. COMMUNITY
HEALTH EDUCATION, Ph.D. COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION
Position
PROVOST
area of specialisation
COMMUNITY HEALTH
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
15 YEARS
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CARLOS ALA MARGWA
Qualification
B.Sc. HEALTH EDUCATION, M.Sc. COMMUNITY
HEALTH EDUCATION, Ph.D. (In-view)
Position
Chief Lecturer
area of specialisation
COMMUNITY HEALTH
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
15 YEARS
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Mrs. Naomi Danladi
Qualification
Msc. Parasitology, BSc. Community, HND Env. Health, HND B/Admin, CHO Community, Dip. Tutor for Health Science, Dip. Public Health Superintendent, Certificate Computer Applications,
Position
Chief Lecturer
Mr. Nuhu I. Musa
Qualification
Msc. Education, BSc. Health Education, HND Env. Health, Dip. Tutor for Health Science, Dip. Public Health Superintendent
Position
Chief Lecturer
