Diploma in Health Studies

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Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Gain a good understanding of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and other dietary needs

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ALISON's free online Diploma in Health Studies course will give you a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of important health-related subjects. This course covers diet and nutrition, health and human development, global health issues such as womens health and family health, and HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. This Diploma course will be of great interest for anyone interested in a career in the health professions, and will further enhance your career progression.

Modules in Diploma in Health Studies

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course you will know all about carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals and the dietary needs of the individual. You will be aware of dietary imbalances and diet-related diseases. You will understand the factors that affect food selection and the changes families can make to improve their food choices. It will help you to explore human development along with environmental and inherited factors that can affect health. You will be more aware of family and community resources that are available. This course will help you to understand global health, women's health, HIV and AIDS.

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Comments & Reviews

  • AWONEYE FOLASHADE - Nigeria

    2013-05-24 13:05:57

    Course Module: Primary healthcare for allCourse Topic: Primary healthcareComment: I love this particular point, training village health workers to diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries.

  • Fabolous keabetswe Botsalano - Botswana

    2013-05-23 21:05:36

    Course Module: Dietary imbalances and diet related diseaseCourse Topic: Excess weight and obesityComment: Excess weight and obesity



    Increased weight leads to greater wear and tear on joints, higher risk when surgery is required, problems becoming pregnant and difficulties during pregnancy.

  • Mercy Ene Agada - Nigeria

    2013-05-23 20:05:39

    Course Module: CarbohydratesCourse Topic: CarbohydratesComment: This course is really interesting

  • Josephine Wyatt - United Kingdom

    2013-05-20 23:05:02

    Course Module: FatsCourse Topic: Fats or lipidsComment: a good diet is good for people to live

  • Josephine Wyatt - United Kingdom

    2013-05-20 23:05:48

    Course Module: FatsCourse Topic: Fats or lipidsComment: a good diet is good for people to live