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Health Agencies And Programmes

This course provides an overview of health agencies and programmes, non-governmental organisations and international health. It explains public health programmes, sustainable development goals, and strategies for implementing public health programmes. The course also covers health agencies financing and the evaluation of public health programmes. It aims to train students to understand the nature of health agencies and programmes and how they operate in providing health services to the public.

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48h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Health AgenciesPublic HealthNGOsInternational HealthHealth Programs

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

Health Agencies

2

Public Health Programs

3

Non-Governmental Organizations

4

International Health Regulations

5

Sustainable Development Goals

6

Health Care Financing

7

Program Evaluation

8

Public Health Law

Total Topics8 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 (2 methods)

Tutor Marked Assignments

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

Public Health Officer

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Health Program Manager

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Health Educator

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Community Health Worker

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International Health Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Health AgenciesNon-Governmental OrganizationsInternational Health OrganizationsCommunity Health CentersHospitals and Clinics

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes

4h

Unit 1: Overview of Health Agencies

4 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to health agencies and their nature.
  • •Identify the services provided by health care agencies.
  • •Discuss the functions of health agencies.
Week
2

Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes

4h

Unit 2: Overview of Health Programmes

4 study hours
  • •Define health programmes and their purpose.
  • •Categorize health programmes into horizontal and vertical types.
  • •Examine the characteristics of comprehensive health programmes.
Week
3

Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes

4h

Unit 3: Development of Health Agencies and Programmes in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Explore the emergence of organized health programmes in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the evolution of centralized control of health care programmes.
  • •Analyze the contributions of international organizations to health care development in Nigeria.
Week
4

Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health

4h

Unit 1: Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

4 study hours
  • •Define Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
  • •Identify the types of NGOs based on orientation and level of operation.
  • •Discuss the influence of NGOs on world affairs.
Week
5

Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health

4h

Unit 2: International Health

4 study hours
  • •Define international health and its scope.
  • •Discuss the major functions of international health.
  • •Explain International Health Regulations (IHR) and their goals.
  • •Describe the mechanisms of international health cooperation.
Week
6

Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health

4h

Unit 3: International Health Agencies

4 study hours
  • •Categorize international health agencies.
  • •Discuss the responsibilities of multilateral, bilateral, and non-governmental organizations in providing health care.
  • •Identify examples of agencies under each category.
Week
7

Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health

4h

Unit 4: Port health

4 study hours
  • •Describe health programmes conducted in airports and seaports.
  • •Explain how to safeguard passengers and staff against import and export diseases.
  • •Discuss the role of quarantine stations and hospitals.
Week
8

Module 3: Public health programmes

4h

Unit 1: What is public health programme

4 study hours
  • •Define public health programmes and their objectives.
  • •Discuss the functions of public health programmes.
  • •Identify methods used in designing public health programmes.
Week
9

Module 3: Public health programmes

4h

Unit 2: Fundamental services in public health

4 study hours
  • •Identify the fundamental services in public health.
  • •Discuss assessment, policy development, and assurance as key components.
  • •Explain the role of each service in planning public health programmes.
Week
10

Module 3: Public health programmes

4h

Unit 3: Population and public health

4 study hours
  • •Define population health and its components.
  • •Explain the relationship between public health and population health.
  • •Identify public health activities that influence population health.
Week
11

Module 3: Public health programmes

4h

Unit 4: Public health<br>law

4 study hours
  • •Define public health law and its focus.
  • •Describe the scope of public health law.
  • •Identify the major sources of public health law.
  • •Discuss the legal conditions that promote health in society.
Week
12

Module 4: Sustainable development goals and strategies for implementing public<br>health programme

4h

Unit 1: Sustainable development goals

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.
  • •Highlight the six key areas addressed by SDGs.
  • •Explain the relationship of SDGs to the development of public health.
Week
13

Module 4: Sustainable development goals and strategies for implementing public<br>health programme

4h

Unit 2: Strategies for implementing public health programme

4 study hours
  • •Describe the steps involved in designing strategies for implementing public health programmes.
  • •Discuss the six strategies necessary for effective implementation of public health programmes.

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

Review all unit learning outcomes to ensure comprehensive understanding.

2

Focus on key concepts and definitions related to health agencies, programs, and international health regulations.

3

Practice applying public health principles to real-world scenarios.

4

Create concept maps linking Modules 3-5 public health concepts.

5

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback for areas needing improvement.

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