Health Agencies And Programmes
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 87 pages
- 16 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 48 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED206, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED206 · Unit 2 Evaluation of public health programmes
The presentation schedule forwarded to you gives you provides dates for the completion of your TMAs and participation at facilitation. Remember, you are required to submit all your completed assignments at the appropriate time. You should be guarded against delays and plagiarisms in your work. Plagiarism is criiminal and is highly penalized.
What you should be able to do
- Describe the concept and nature of health agencies and programmes.
- Explain the roles of international health agencies in the provision of health care.
- Explain public health programmes and the fundamental services required to provide effective health care to citizens.
- Demonstrate skills on how to manage public health programmes.
- Evaluate public health programmes.
What it prepares you for
- Public Health Officer
- Health Program Manager
- Health Educator
- Community Health Worker
- International Health Consultant
- Government Health Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Health Organizations
- Community Health Centers
- Hospitals and Clinics
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Public health programmes
Unit 4: Public health<br>law
Understanding the legal frameworks and their implications requires careful analysis and interpretation of complex legal concepts.
- Module 5: Health Care Financing and Evaluation of Public Health
Unit 1: Health Care Financing
Requires understanding of complex financial models and their application in healthcare settings.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes
Unit 1: Overview of Health Agencies · 4 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 2Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes
Unit 2: Overview of Health Programmes · 4 hours
Define health programmes and their purpose.. Categorize health programmes into horizontal and vertical types.. Examine the characteristics of comprehensive health programmes..
- Week 3Module 1: Health Agencies and Programmes
Unit 3: Development of Health Agencies and Programmes in Nigeria · 4 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 4Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health
Unit 1: Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) · 4 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 5Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health
Unit 2: International Health · 4 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 6Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health
Unit 3: International Health Agencies · 4 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 7Module 2: Non-Governmental Organisations and international health
Unit 4: Port health · 4 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 8Module 3: Public health programmes
Unit 1: What is public health programme · 4 hours
Define public health programmes and their objectives.. Discuss the functions of public health programmes.. Identify methods used in designing public health programmes..
- Week 9Module 3: Public health programmes
Unit 2: Fundamental services in public health · 4 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 10Module 3: Public health programmes
Unit 3: Population and public health · 4 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 11Module 3: Public health programmes
Unit 4: Public health<br>law · 4 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 12Module 4: Sustainable development goals and strategies for implementing public<br>health programme
Unit 1: Sustainable development goals · 4 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 13Module 4: Sustainable development goals and strategies for implementing public<br>health programme
Unit 2: Strategies for implementing public health programme · 4 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit learning outcomes to ensure comprehensive understanding.
- Focus on key concepts and definitions related to health agencies, programs, and international health regulations.
- Practice applying public health principles to real-world scenarios.
- Create concept maps linking Modules 3-5 public health concepts.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback for areas needing improvement.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED206 about?
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.
How many units does HED206 have?
HED206, Health Agencies And Programmes, has 16 units across 5 modules, over 87 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED206?
HED206 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is HED206 hard?
HED206 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED206 take to study?
About 48 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is HED206 assessed?
HED206 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HED206?
Public Health Officer, Health Program Manager, Health Educator, Community Health Worker and International Health Consultant.