Healthcare Delivery System In Nigeria
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 84 pages
- 15 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 30 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Computer based tests
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED106, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED106 · UNIT 1 CONCEPT OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
The presentation schedules gives you the important dates for the completion of your computer-based tests, participation in forum discussions and participation at facilitation. Remember, you are to submit all your assignments at the appropriate time. You should guide against delays and plagiarisms in your work. Plagiarism is a criminal offence in academics and is highly penalised.
What you should be able to do
- Describe the characteristics of healthcare systems in Nigeria
- Explain the organization and structure of healthcare systems
- Identify different patterns of healthcare systems
- Identify factors affecting decision-making in healthcare choices
- Describe the managerial processes and tasks of healthcare managers
What it prepares you for
- Healthcare Administrator
- Public Health Officer
- Health Services Manager
- Health Educator
- Health Policy Analyst
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Public Health Organizations
- Government Health Agencies
- Non-profit Health Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria
Unit 3: Healthcare Regulators
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of various regulatory bodies requires familiarity with legal and administrative frameworks.
- Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare
Unit 2: Alternative and Complimentary Healthcare
Evaluating the efficacy of alternative medicine requires critical thinking and understanding of scientific validation methods.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System
Unit 1: Concept of Healthcare Delivery System · 2 hours
Read introduction to healthcare delivery system.. Define healthcare delivery system.. Identify challenges in the Nigerian healthcare system..
- Week 2Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System
Unit 2: Characteristics of Healthcare System · 2 hours
Discuss equity in healthcare distribution.. Explain community participation.. Describe intersectoral coordination..
- Week 3Module 1: Overview of Healthcare Delivery System
Unit 3: Resources for Healthcare Delivery · 2 hours
Identify financial resources for healthcare.. Describe material resources.. Explain the role of health personnel..
- Week 4Module 2: Healthcare Services
Unit 1: Scope of Healthcare Services · 2 hours
Describe curative services.. Explain preventive services.. Discuss special services, social welfare, and health education..
- Week 5Module 2: Healthcare Services
Unit 2: Basic Healthcare Services · 2 hours
Describe the eight essential components of basic health care.. Explain the Alma-Ata declaration..
- Week 6Module 2: Healthcare Services
Unit 3: Healthcare Providers · 2 hours
Identify the roles of government in healthcare.. Explain the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).. Discuss the contributions of the private sector..
- Week 7Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria
Unit 1: Structure of Healthcare System · 2 hours
Describe primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels.. Explain the roles of each level in the Nigerian healthcare system..
- Week 8Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria
Unit 2: Healthcare Facilities · 2 hours
Differentiate between acute and chronic care facilities.. Identify the services provided by each type of facility..
- Week 9Module 3: Structure and Organisation of Healthcare in Nigeria
Unit 3: Healthcare Regulators · 2 hours
Identify regulatory bodies in the Nigerian health sector.. Explain the functions of each regulatory body..
- Week 10Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare
Unit 1: Patterns of Healthcare Delivery System · 2 hours
Describe self-care, modern, and traditional healthcare patterns.. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each pattern..
- Week 11Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare
Unit 2: Alternative and Complimentary Healthcare · 2 hours
Explain alternative and complementary healthcare.. Identify types of alternative healthcare.. Discuss the efficacy and side effects..
- Week 12Module 4: Patterns of Healthcare
Unit 3: Factors influencing Choice of Healthcare Patterns · 2 hours
Discuss the influence of culture, gender, and socio-economic status.. Explain the impact of education and healthcare accessibility..
- Week 13Module 5: Management of Healthcare System
Unit 1: Overview of Healthcare Management · 2 hours
Explain healthcare management.. Describe planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization.. Discuss supervision, monitoring, and evaluation..
Unit 2: Task of the Health Managers · 2 hours
Describe measurement of needs.. Explain assessment and mobilization of resources.. Discuss definition of goals.. Describe planning, monitoring and evaluation..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 organizational structure and functions
- Review case studies in Units 4-6 to apply healthcare patterns
- Practice essay questions on healthcare management from Units 7-9
- Focus on key definitions and concepts from Units 10-12
- Review all self-assessment exercises and TMAs
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED106 about?
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.
How many units does HED106 have?
HED106, Healthcare Delivery System In Nigeria, has 15 units across 5 modules, over 84 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED106?
HED106 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is HED106 hard?
HED106 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED106 take to study?
About 30 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is HED106 assessed?
HED106 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments, computer based tests and final examination.
What can I do with HED106?
Healthcare Administrator, Public Health Officer, Health Services Manager, Health Educator and Health Policy Analyst.