International Port Health Services
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 109 pages
- 10 units
This course provides an understanding of port health and cross-border public health issues. It explores International Sanitary Regulations, focusing on Article 14, which ensures safe food for international air traffic and manages malaria vectors at frontiers. The course emphasizes the importance of food and water safety, waste handling, and the roles of health authorities, port management, and transportation services in maintaining hygiene standards in international traffic.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS315, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS315 · MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PORT HEALTH SERVICES
The third and last module is entitled international entry measures and procedure against diseases subject to IHR. It has three units starting from Unit 1 which deals with diseases surveillance and notification. Unit 2 focuses on immunisation and issuance of yellow fever certificate while Unit 3 also deals with implementation of international health regulations 2005.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the fundamentals of port health services
- Discuss the function of environmental health officers at ports
- Collaborate with international organizations operating at ports
- Implement environmental public health services at ports
- Plan and implement disease surveillance at ports
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Health Officer
- Port Health Inspector
- Public Health Official
- Health and Safety Inspector
- Disease Control Specialist
- Maritime Industry
- Aviation Industry
- Border Security
- Public Health Sector
- Tourism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services
Unit 1: Pest and Vector Control
Requires understanding of various chemical compounds and their effects on the environment and human health, along with practical application of control measures.
- Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR
Unit 3: Implementation of International Health Regulations 2005
Demands thorough knowledge of international legal frameworks and the ability to apply them in complex, real-world scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 51 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Health Services
Unit 1: Introduction to Port Health Services · 2 hours
Define port health services and its role in preventing cross-border disease transmission.. Discuss the history of port health services in Nigeria.. Identify the organizational structure of port health services.. List the locations of port health services in Nigeria..
Unit 2: Terminologies Used in Port Health Services · 2 hours
List and define key terminologies used in port health services, such as 'quarantine,' 'disinfection,' and 'vector control'.. Explain the importance of understanding these terms for effective communication and implementation of health measures..
- Week 2Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Health Services
Unit 3: Divisions and Sections in Port Health Services · 2 hours
Identify the various divisions and sections within port health services in Nigeria, including medical services, quarantine services, and environmental health.. Describe the functions of each division and section in maintaining port health standards..
Unit 4: Environmental Health Services Implemented at the Ports · 2 hours
List and describe the environmental health services implemented at ports, including disease surveillance, quarantine administration, and vector control.. Explain the importance of these services in preventing the spread of diseases..
- Week 3Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services
Unit 1: Pest and Vector Control · 3 hours
Discuss the importance of pest and vector control in port health.. Identify common pests and vectors of concern, such as rodents, cockroaches, and mosquitoes.. Describe control measures, including environmental cleanliness, traditional methods, and chemical controls..
- Week 4Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services
Unit 2: Health Emergencies · 3 hours
Define health emergencies in the context of port health.. Discuss the roles of aviation authorities and the Crisis Management Team (CMT) during a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).. Describe measures adopted in health emergencies, including coordinated responses and minimizing inconvenience to travelers..
- Week 5Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services
Unit 3: Water Hygiene in Air Travels · 3 hours
Describe the water supply and transfer chain in air travel.. Discuss the health risks associated with water quality and quantity on aircraft.. Explain water safety plans and the importance of guidelines on drinking water quality..
- Week 6Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR
Unit 1: Diseases Surveillance and Notification · 3 hours
Discuss global infectious disease surveillance and the role of the World Health Organization (WHO).. Explain the advantages of International Diseases Surveillance and Response (IDSR).. Identify formal and informal sources of information for disease surveillance..
- Week 7Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR
Unit 2: Immunisation and Issuance of Yellow Fever Certificate · 3 hours
Explain the concept of vaccination and its role in stimulating resistance to diseases.. List and describe the types of immunization, including active and passive immunity.. Discuss the immunization recommended under the International Health Regulations (IHR)..
- Week 8Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR
Unit 3: Implementation of International Health Regulations 2005 · 4 hours
Define the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 and its purpose.. Discuss the evolution of the IHR and its principles.. Identify the parts and chapters in the IHR 2005 and their headings..
- Week 9Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Health Services
Review of Module 1 · 4 hours
Review Module 1: Fundamentals of Port Health Services. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Practice applying terminologies to real-world scenarios..
- Week 10Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services
Review of Module 2 · 4 hours
Review Module 2: Duties of Environmental Health Officers in Port Health Services. Focus on pest and vector control, health emergencies, and water hygiene.. Discuss case studies and practical applications..
- Week 11Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR
Review of Module 3 · 4 hours
Review Module 3: International Entry Measures and Procedure against Diseases Subject to IHR. Focus on disease surveillance, immunization, and implementation of IHR 2005.. Practice applying IHR guidelines to different scenarios..
- Week 12All Modules
TMA Preparation · 6 hours
Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) questions for all modules.. Focus on applying concepts and demonstrating understanding of course content..
- Week 13All Modules
Final Revision · 6 hours
Final revision of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts, definitions, and practical applications.. Practice answering exam-style questions..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key terms and concepts.
- Practice applying the International Health Regulations (IHR) to different scenarios.
- Review case studies of past disease outbreaks and the port health responses.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of environmental health officers.
- Create concept maps linking disease surveillance, immunization, and international regulations.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS315 about?
This course provides an understanding of port health and cross-border public health issues. It explores International Sanitary Regulations, focusing on Article 14, which ensures safe food for international air traffic and manages malaria vectors at frontiers. The course emphasizes the importance of food and water safety, waste handling, and the roles of health authorities, port management, and transportation services in maintaining hygiene standards in international traffic.
How many units does EHS315 have?
EHS315, International Port Health Services, has 10 units across 3 modules, over 109 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is EHS315 hard?
EHS315 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EHS315 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is EHS315 assessed?
EHS315 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS315?
Environmental Health Officer, Port Health Inspector, Public Health Official, Health and Safety Inspector and Disease Control Specialist.