Diploma in Public Health Counselling

Empower Lives Through Skilled Communication and Compassionate Care

Embark on a transformative journey in public health counselling! Are you driven to support individuals and communities through impactful conversations and guidance? Do you aspire to become a trusted public health counsellor and make a meaningful difference in people's lives?

This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in counselling, communication skills, and mental well-being. Whether you're an aspiring counsellor, healthcare worker, teacher, or simply seeking to enhance your interpersonal abilities, this course will guide you every step of the way.

Why Choose This Public Health Counselling Course?

• Comprehensive Learning: Acquire extensive knowledge of public health counselling, encompassing core concepts, principles, ethics, and practical skills.
• Skill-Based Approach: Master essential counselling techniques, including active listening, reflection, paraphrasing, rapport-building, and effective questioning.
• Real-Life Application: Develop self-reflection skills, enhance emotional intelligence, and cultivate self-awareness – valuable assets for both personal and professional relationships.
• Holistic Curriculum: Gain insights into mental health, HIV/AIDS counselling, reproductive health, and more.
• Empowerment: Unlock opportunities in health education, community outreach, psychosocial support, and diverse counselling roles within both public and private sectors.
• Udemy Diploma: Receive a Diploma in Public Health Counselling upon successful completion.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Public Health: Understand core functions and principles of public health.
• Determinants of Health: Explore the factors influencing health and well-being.
• Basics of Counselling & Therapeutic Communication: Learn fundamental principles of effective communication.
• Key Counselling Skills: Develop proficiency in attending, silence, reflecting, clarifying, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
• Types of Counselling: Understand client-centered, directive, and problem-solving approaches.
• Listening Techniques: Learn effective listening skills and avoid common pitfalls.
• Client-Counsellor Relationship Building: Establish strong and trusting relationships with clients.
• Counselling Ethics: Adhere to professional counselling ethics and responsibilities.
• Qualities of Successful Counsellors: Identify and cultivate essential traits of effective counsellors.
• Questioning Techniques: Master open-ended and closed-ended questioning techniques.
• Introduction to HIV Counselling & Testing: Gain foundational knowledge of HIV counselling and testing procedures.
• HIV/AIDS Disease Progression: Understand the stages of HIV/AIDS and interpret test results.
• Reproductive & Mental Health Awareness: Develop awareness of reproductive health and mental health issues.
• Next Steps: Guidance on career paths and further development after completing the course.

Course Design:

This course is part of a comprehensive six-module series from Billiard Training Academy. Complete the full training journey by also completing:

1. Public Health Counselling (This Course)
2. Mental Health
3. Nutrition
4. Mastering Communication Skills
5. Sociology
6. Psychology

Who Should Enroll?

This public health counselling course is ideal for:

• Beginners seeking a foundation in counselling and public health.
• Healthcare providers aiming to improve their communication skills.
• Teachers, volunteers, and community workers involved in psychosocial support.
• Anyone passionate about helping others through guided conversations and reflective listening.

What You Need to Get Started:

• Basic English proficiency (reading, writing, understanding).
• A phone, tablet, or laptop.
• A reliable internet connection.