Organization Of School Health
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 153 pages
- 19 units
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of school health programs. It covers essential topics such as the concept of school health services, components of a comprehensive school health program, and the roles of various stakeholders including school personnel, parents, and the community. The course also delves into health and hygiene education, management of ailments, and strategies for creating a healthy school environment. Students will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate school health services effectively.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 63 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS302, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 ACCIDENTS, EMERGENCIES AND MANAGEMENT OF SOME AILMENTS IN SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTPage 68
- UNIT 2 THE SCHOOL FIRST AID-BOX AND FIRST AID CAREPage 74
- UNIT 3: FIRST AID TREATMENT OF SOME CHRONIC AILMENTS 1Page 78
- UNIT 4: FIRST AID TREATMENT OF SOME CHRONIC AILMENTS 2Page 86
- UNIT 5 TREATMENT OF COMMON AILMENTS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDRENPage 97
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS302 · UNIT 2 COMPONENTS OF SCHOOL HEALTH
The various actions that are taken by the health team in conjunction with the school authorities, teachers and parents to promote the highest possible level of health for school children throughout their years of study. It is essential that school children should be physically well, mentally alert, emotionally and socially stabilised.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the concept of School Health Programme
- Explain the health needs of children
- Explain how to manage health conditions among school children
- Describe the procedure for carrying out medical examination of school children
- Explain how to plan, implement and evaluate school health services
- Describe how to promote good school environment
What it prepares you for
- School Nurse
- Community Health Worker
- Health Educator
- Public Health Officer
- Healthcare
- Education
- Community Development
- Public Health
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Accidents, Emergencies and Management of Some Ailments in Schools
Requires understanding of various emergency protocols and quick decision-making skills in simulated scenarios.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: First Aid Treatment of Some Chronic Ailments 1
Requires memorization of drug dosages and administration protocols for various chronic ailments.
- Module 4:
Unit 2: Control of Communicable diseases
Involves understanding the complex transmission pathways and control strategies for various communicable diseases.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: The Concept of School Health Services · 2 hours
Define key terms related to school health services.. Explain the concept of a health-promoting school.. Discuss the importance of school health programs..
Unit 2: Components of School Health Programme · 2 hours
Identify and describe the components of a school health program.. Explain the objectives and characteristics of each component..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Personnel, Parents and Community Involvement in School Health Programme · 3 hours
Discuss how to establish a working relationship with school personnel.. Explain the roles of parents and the community in school health programs.. Describe the role of teachers in health education..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 4: Assessment of Health Needs and Resources for School Health Programme · 3 hours
Explain the rationale for needs assessment of school children.. Describe methods used to collect information for needs assessment.. Discuss how to assess resources for school health programs..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 5: Appraisal of Health Status of School Children · 3 hours
Define appraisal of health status.. Discuss different techniques for appraising the health status of school children.. Identify conditions that can be screened by teachers and parents..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Health and Hygiene Education in Schools · 2 hours
Define health education.. Explain the reasons for conducting health education in schools.. Discuss factors to consider before deciding on health education topics..
Unit 2: Healthy School Environment · 2 hours
Describe a healthy school environment.. State the requirements for a healthy school environment.. Explain how to identify a healthy school environment..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 3: Involving Children in Health Education · 3 hours
Discuss how school children can carry out a health education program in the school.. Describe the child-to-child approach to health care.. Explain how children can conduct a simple health survey in the community..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 4: School Meal Services · 3 hours
Explain the rationale for school meal services.. Describe the criteria for selecting school food vendors.. Explain how school meals can be inspected..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 5: Learning Disabilities · 3 hours
Describe learning disabilities.. Discuss the various categories of learning disabilities.. Explain how to educate and counsel children with learning disabilities..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: Accidents, Emergencies and Management of Some Ailments in Schools · 3 hours
Define accident and emergency.. Discuss types of accidents and emergencies and their causes.. Explain the management of accidents, emergencies, and minor ailments in the school..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: The School First Aid Box and First Aid Care · 3 hours
Define first aid and first aid box.. Enumerate the contents of a first aid box and their uses.. Describe the first aid management of emergencies in schools..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: First Aid Treatment of Some Chronic Ailments 1 · 3 hours
Describe diabetes and asthma.. Discuss the prevention and management of symptoms of asthmatic episodes.. Describe asthma first aid..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: First Aid Treatment of Some Chronic Ailments 2 · 3 hours
Describe seizure disorders and sickle cell disorders.. Discuss the treatment of seizure disorders.. Discuss the prevention and management of sickle cell crises..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 5: Treatment of Common Ailments among School Children · 3 hours
Discuss common health conditions among school children.. Describe the signs and symptoms of the health conditions.. Outline the management of the health conditions..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Practice applying first aid procedures described in Module 3 through role-playing scenarios.
- Develop mnemonics to remember the signs and symptoms of various diseases covered in Modules 3 and 4.
- Review the immunization schedule and understand the diseases prevented by each vaccine.
- Focus on understanding the different types of child abuse and the indicators for each.
- Create flowcharts outlining the steps for managing emergencies like seizures or asthma attacks.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and ensure you understand the correct answers.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS302 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of school health programs. It covers essential topics such as the concept of school health services, components of a comprehensive school health program, and the roles of various stakeholders including school personnel, parents, and the community. The course also delves into health and hygiene education, management of ailments, and strategies for creating a healthy school environment. Students will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate school health services effectively.
How many units does PHS302 have?
PHS302, Organization Of School Health, has 19 units across 4 modules, over 153 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS302?
PHS302 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS302 hard?
PHS302 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS302 take to study?
About 63 hours of study, spread across its 19 units.
How is PHS302 assessed?
PHS302 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS302?
School Nurse, Community Health Worker, Health Educator and Public Health Officer.