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HED106Education2 Unitsintermediate

Healthcare Delivery System In Nigeria

This course explains the nature of the Nigerian healthcare system, the services provided, medical care options available for the citizens, factors affecting the choice of medical options, and management of the healthcare system. It trains students to understand the Nigerian healthcare delivery system and services to guide people on making wise choices. The course covers patterns of healthcare delivery, factors influencing decisions, and benefits and problems encountered in various healthcare systems.

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30h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Healthcare DeliveryNigeriaHealth ServicesPublic HealthHealth Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Healthcare Delivery Systems

2

Healthcare Characteristics

3

Healthcare Resources

4

Healthcare Services

5

Healthcare Management

6

Public Health Law

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

computer-based tests

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Healthcare Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Services Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalsClinicsPublic Health OrganizationsGovernment Health AgenciesNon-profit Health Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Healthcare Delivery System

2 study hours
  • •Read introduction to healthcare delivery system.
  • •Define healthcare delivery system.
  • •Identify challenges in the Nigerian healthcare system.
Week
2

Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System

2h

Unit 2: Characteristics of Healthcare System

2 study hours
  • •Discuss equity in healthcare distribution.
  • •Explain community participation.
  • •Describe intersectoral coordination.
Week
3

Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System

2h

Unit 3: Resources for Healthcare Delivery

2 study hours
  • •Identify financial resources for healthcare.
  • •Describe material resources.
  • •Explain the role of health personnel.
Week
4

Module 2: Healthcare Services

2h

Unit 1: Scope of Healthcare Services

2 study hours
  • •Describe curative services.
  • •Explain preventive services.
  • •Discuss special services, social welfare, and health education.
Week
5

Module 2: Healthcare Services

2h

Unit 2: Basic Healthcare Services

2 study hours
  • •Describe the eight essential components of basic health care.
  • •Explain the Alma-Ata declaration.
Week
6

Module 2: Healthcare Services

2h

Unit 3: Healthcare Providers

2 study hours
  • •Identify the roles of government in healthcare.
  • •Explain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
  • •Discuss the contributions of the private sector.
Week
7

Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria

2h

Unit 1: Structure of Healthcare System

2 study hours
  • •Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels.
  • •Explain the roles of each level in the Nigerian healthcare system.
Week
8

Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria

2h

Unit 2: Healthcare Facilities

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between acute and chronic care facilities.
  • •Identify the services provided by each type of facility.
Week
9

Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria

2h

Unit 3: Healthcare Regulators

2 study hours
  • •Identify regulatory bodies in the Nigerian health sector.
  • •Explain the functions of each regulatory body.
Week
10

Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare

2h

Unit 1: Patterns of Healthcare Delivery System

2 study hours
  • •Describe self-care, modern, and traditional healthcare patterns.
  • •Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each pattern.
Week
11

Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare

2h

Unit 2: Alternative and Complimentary Healthcare

2 study hours
  • •Explain alternative and complementary healthcare.
  • •Identify types of alternative healthcare.
  • •Discuss the efficacy and side effects.
Week
12

Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare

2h

Unit 3: Factors influencing Choice of Healthcare Patterns

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the influence of culture, gender, and socio-economic status.
  • •Explain the impact of education and healthcare accessibility.
Week
13

Module 5: Management of Healthcare System

4h

Unit 1: Overview of Healthcare Management

2 study hours
  • •Explain healthcare management.
  • •Describe planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization.
  • •Discuss supervision, monitoring, and evaluation.

Unit 2: Task of the Health Managers

2 study hours
  • •Describe measurement of needs.
  • •Explain assessment and mobilization of resources.
  • •Discuss definition of goals.
  • •Describe planning, monitoring and evaluation.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 organizational structure and functions

2

Review case studies in Units 4-6 to apply healthcare patterns

3

Practice essay questions on healthcare management from Units 7-9

4

Focus on key definitions and concepts from Units 10-12

5

Review all self-assessment exercises and TMAs

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