International Health And Careers In Health
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 128 pages
- 18 units
This course unveils factual information on global health status, regulations through the International Health Regulations (IHR), and countries' health orientations. It explores health challenges, problems faced in daily living, conflicts, travels, natural actions, and disasters. The impact of population spurt on global existence is examined, while vast health careers for disease prevention, alleviation, cure, rehabilitation, and health maintenance are presented. This equips prospective health educators with informed options and skills for impactful health careers globally.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HED432, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HED432 · UNIT 1 CONCEPTS OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
States. Its main function is to determine the policies of the organisation. The Health Assembly appoints the Director-General. The Assembly supervises the financial policies of the organisation, reviews and approves the proposed programme budget. It also considers reports of the executive board which it instructs with regards to matters upon which further action, study, investigation or report may be needed.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of international health.
- Explain the role of international organizations in global health.
- Identify major health challenges in different regions.
- Analyze the impact of travel on disease transmission.
- Describe career opportunities in international health.
What it prepares you for
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- International Aid Worker
- Health Program Manager
- Research Assistant
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Health Organizations
- Hospitals
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 5: The International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Role in International Occupational Health
Unit 1: The International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Role in International Occupational Health
Understanding the complex interplay of biophysical, genetic, psychological, social, and behavioral factors affecting worker's health requires interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Module 6: International Health and Population Growth
Unit 1: International Health and Population Growth (Population Expansion and Explosion)
Analyzing the multifaceted causes and far-reaching consequences of population explosion demands critical thinking and systems-level perspective.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concepts of International Health
Unit 1: Concepts of International Health · 2 hours
Read the definition of international health.. Distinguish international health from global and public health.. Understand the role of WHO in international health..
Unit 2: International Health Regulations (IHR) · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of International Health Regulations (IHR).. Outline rationales for IHR enactment.. State IHR components.. Discuss the benefits of the IHR member states..
- Week 2Module 2: International Health Services
Unit 1: International Health Services · 2 hours
Discuss the origin of IHS.. Explain the aims and objectives of IHS.. Explain the rationale for the IHS evolution..
Unit 2: Port Health Services · 2 hours
Discuss the origin of Port health Services.. Explain responsibilities of the administrative set up of Port health services divisions.. Explain the objectives of a Port health office..
- Week 3Module 2: International Health Services
Unit 3: Port Health Services Locations in Nigeria · 2 hours
Outline the zonal locations of Port Health Services.. Name the operational units and their designated Port Services..
Unit 4: Port Health Services Professionals · 2 hours
Name members of Port health team.. Explain the roles of the members of Port health team.. Discuss the vision and mission of health service divisions..
- Week 4Module 3: International Health Related NGOs
Unit 1: International Health Related NGOs · 2 hours
Outline the various NGOs committed to international health.. Discuss the roles of NGOs..
Unit 2: Role of the NGOs in International Health · 2 hours
Explain the major roles of NGO in International health.. Discuss NGOs role in Primary Health Care..
- Week 5Module 3: International Health Related NGOs
Unit 3: Specific Roles of Some Prominent NGOs · 4 hours
Explain the role of Médecins Frontières MSF (Doctors without Borders).. Outline the role of International Committee of the red Cross (ICRC).. Explain the role of International Medical Corps (IMC).. Discuss the role of OXFAM..
- Week 6Module 4: Multilateral Organisations/Agencies
Unit 1: Multilateral Organisations/Agencies · 2 hours
Describe multilateral and bilateral organisations or agencies.. State the functions of multilateral and bilateral organisations or agencies..
Unit 2: Bilateral Organisations/Agencies · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of bilateral agencies.. Outline the names of the bilateral agencies.. Explain the roles of the bilateral agencies..
- Week 7Module 5: The International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Role in International Occupational Health
Unit 1: The International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Role in International Occupational Health · 4 hours
Discuss the meaning and role of International Labour Organisation (ILO).. Explain the factors affecting international occupational health.. Explain the rationale for international occupational health..
- Week 8Module 6: International Health and Population Growth
Unit 1: International Health and Population Growth (Population Expansion and Explosion) · 2 hours
Define population and population growth.. Discuss the causes of population expansion and explosion.. Outline the effects of over population.. Describe the solutions to over population..
Unit 2: International Health Problems · 2 hours
Explain the situation of health problems globally.. Outline some international health problems and challenges.. Describe the incubation periods and symptoms of some of the international health problems.. Discuss the measures taken against some of the international health problems..
- Week 9Module 7: AIR Travel Relationship with International Health
Unit 1: International Air Travel · 2 hours
Explain Air travel.. Explain the factors determining traveler's risks to infections.. Justify the essence of medical consultation before and after travel.. Explain special group of travelers..
Unit 2: Sea Travel · 2 hours
Explain sea travel.. Outline the precautions taken if exposed to any form of communicable and non-communicable disease.. Explain water movements and necessary precautions in eventual emergencies.. Discuss how to treat diarrhea while on sea level using ORS..
- Week 10Module 7: AIR Travel Relationship with International Health
Unit 3: Land Travels · 4 hours
Explain land travel.. Outline precautions to take while on land travel.. Explain treatment to be given in times of injury..
- Week 11Module 8: International Health Careers
Unit 1: International Health Career · 4 hours
Explain the concept of international health.. Discuss how graduates may contribute to public health.. Discuss competencies in health education as a career.. Outline job opportunities/careers in Health.. Discuss health education career opportunities in developed world..
- Week 12Final Revision
Review and Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Practice answering sample questions..
- Week 13Final Revision
Assignments and Exam Preparation · 4 hours
Complete all assignments.. Prepare for final examination.. Consult with course facilitator for clarifications..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from each unit.
- Create mind maps linking modules and topics.
- Practice answering past TMA questions.
- Focus on understanding the roles of different international health organizations.
- Allocate time to study each module based on its complexity and weightage.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging topics and share insights.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HED432 about?
This course unveils factual information on global health status, regulations through the International Health Regulations (IHR), and countries' health orientations. It explores health challenges, problems faced in daily living, conflicts, travels, natural actions, and disasters. The impact of population spurt on global existence is examined, while vast health careers for disease prevention, alleviation, cure, rehabilitation, and health maintenance are presented. This equips prospective health educators with informed options and skills for impactful health careers globally.
How many units does HED432 have?
HED432, International Health And Careers In Health, has 18 units across 8 modules, over 128 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HED432?
HED432 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is HED432 hard?
HED432 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HED432 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is HED432 assessed?
HED432 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with HED432?
Health Educator, Public Health Officer, International Aid Worker, Health Program Manager and Research Assistant.