Community Health Education
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 96 pages
- 15 units
This course provides an understanding of community health and the concept of health for all. It explores primary health care and other levels of the health care delivery system. Students will learn about community needs assessment, community mobilization, and diagnosis. The course also covers the roles and functions of various governmental and international organizations in promoting community health and well-being.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 78 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- 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 HED124, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 6: HEALTH CARE SYSTEMPage 36
- UNIT 7: ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTHPage 41
- UNIT 8: PRIMARY HEALTH CAREPage 44
- UNIT 9: ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSPage 50
- UNIT 10: ROLES OF THE STATES AND LOCAL MINISTRY OF HEALTHPage 55
- UNIT 11: HEALTH FOR ALLPage 63
- UNIT 12: COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND EXTENSION SERVICESPage 69
- Unit 13: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENTPage 75
- UNIT 14: COMMUNITY MOBILISATION AND COMMUNITY DIAGNOSISPage 80
- UNIT 16: CONSOLIDATIONPage 91
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED124 · Unit 1: Community Health Introduction
For any particular disease, the knowledge of causative agents, mode of transmission and prevention was completely lacking, medicine was individualized and was almost completely curative in character.
What you should be able to do
- Define community health and health education
- Explain the goals of the National Health Policy
- Describe the functions of the three tiers of the health care system
- Discuss the roles of international organizations in health
- Conduct a community needs assessment
- Explain the concept of immunization
What it prepares you for
- Community Health Worker
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Health Program Coordinator
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Government Health Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- International Health Organizations
- Community Health Centers
- Schools and Educational Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Health Care System
Unit 7: Roles and Functions of Federal Ministry of Health
Understanding the complex interactions between different tiers and levels of government requires careful attention to detail and policy frameworks.
- Module 3: Community Health
Unit 13: Community need assessment
Requires understanding of statistical methods and data interpretation to accurately assess community health status and identify key health problems.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 78 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Health Education and national Policy
Unit 1: Community Health Introduction · 3 hours
Read the introduction to community health, focusing on definitions and historical context.. Identify the key factors contributing to a healthy community.. Differentiate between community health and public health..
Unit 2: Meaning and Objective of Health Education · 3 hours
Define health education and its objectives.. Understand the role of health education in promoting individual and community well-being.. Identify the various dimensions of health and their interrelationships..
- Week 2Module 1: Health Education and national Policy
Unit 3: Health Education Services · 3 hours
Explore the different health education services available in communities.. Understand the components of school health programs.. Identify the roles of healthcare professionals in delivering health education services..
Unit 4: The Goals of the National Health Policy · 3 hours
Examine the goals of the National Health Policy.. Understand the role of primary health care in achieving health for all.. Identify the key components of primary health care services..
- Week 3Module 2: Health Care System
Unit 5: Objectives and Concept Principles of Health Education · 3 hours
Understand the objectives of health education.. Explore the concept principles of health education.. Apply scientific knowledge to ensure good health..
Unit 6: Health Care System · 3 hours
Study the objectives of the health care system.. Understand the structure of the National Health Care System.. Identify the three tiers of health care system..
- Week 4Module 2: Health Care System
Unit 7: Roles and Functions of Federal Ministry of Health · 3 hours
Examine the roles and functions of the Federal Ministry of Health.. Understand the Ministry's role in coordinating health efforts.. Identify the Ministry's responsibilities in international health..
Unit 8: Primary Health Care · 3 hours
Define primary health care and its key elements.. Understand the goals of primary health care in community health.. Identify the principles of primary health care..
- Week 5Module 2: Health Care System
Unit 9: Roles and Functions of International Organizations · 3 hours
Explore the roles and functions of international organizations like WHO and UNICEF.. Understand their contributions to global health initiatives.. Identify their progress in areas like immunization and health sanitation..
Unit 10: Roles of the States and Local Ministry of Health · 3 hours
Examine the roles of the states and local ministry of health.. Understand their responsibilities in ensuring community health.. Identify their functions in providing supportive services..
- Week 6Module 3: Community Health
Unit 11: Health for All · 3 hours
Understand the concept of 'Health for All'.. Explore the Alma-Ata Declaration and its significance.. Identify the obstacles to achieving health for all..
Unit 12: Community-Based Health and Extension Services · 3 hours
Explore the concept of community-based health services.. Understand the role of extension services in community health.. Identify the functions of public health inspectors..
- Week 7Module 3: Community Health
Unit 13: Community need assessment · 3 hours
Learn the steps involved in community needs assessment.. Understand the types of needs and resources.. Identify the roles of health workers in assessing needs..
Unit 14: Community mobilization and Community Diagnosis · 3 hours
Define community mobilization and community diagnosis.. Understand the steps involved in community mobilization.. Engage in community analysis by identifying health indicators..
- Week 8Module 1: Health Education and national Policy
Unit 15: Immunization · 3 hours
Understand the concept of immunization.. Differentiate between active and passive immunity.. Study the immunization schedules and available vaccines..
Unit 1: Community Health Introduction · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 1: Health Education and national Policy. Focus on key definitions and objectives.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
- Week 9Module 3: Community Health
Unit 6: Health Care System · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 2: Health Care System. Focus on the roles and functions of different health organizations.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
Unit 12: Community-Based Health and Extension Services · 3 hours
Review all units from Module 3: Community Health. Focus on community needs assessment and mobilization.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)..
- Week 10Module 1: Health Education and national Policy
Unit 1: Community Health Introduction · 6 hours
Complete all outstanding Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).. Review tutor feedback and address any gaps in understanding.. Practice answering exam-style questions..
- Week 11Module 1: Health Education and national Policy
Unit 5: Objectives and Concept Principles of Health Education · 6 hours
Focus on understanding the objectives of health education and the concept principles.. Review the roles and functions of the Federal Ministry of Health.. Practice exam questions..
- Week 12Module 2: Health Care System
Unit 9: Roles and Functions of International Organizations · 6 hours
Review the roles and functions of international organizations.. Understand the concept of Health for All and the Alma-Ata Declaration.. Practice exam questions..
- Week 13Module 3: Community Health
Unit 13: Community need assessment · 6 hours
Focus on community needs assessment, mobilization, and diagnosis.. Review the immunization schedule and available vaccines.. Practice exam questions..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule and stick to it.
- Review all course materials, including study units and assignments.
- Focus on key concepts and definitions.
- Practice answering exam-style questions.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify concepts.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED124 about?
This course provides an understanding of community health and the concept of health for all. It explores primary health care and other levels of the health care delivery system. Students will learn about community needs assessment, community mobilization, and diagnosis. The course also covers the roles and functions of various governmental and international organizations in promoting community health and well-being.
How many units does HED124 have?
HED124, Community Health Education, has 15 units across 2 modules, over 96 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED124?
HED124 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is HED124 hard?
HED124 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does HED124 take to study?
About 78 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is HED124 assessed?
HED124 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED124?
Community Health Worker, Health Educator, Public Health Officer, Health Program Coordinator and Health Promotion Specialist.