Outreach And Mobile Health Services
- Health Sciences
- 500 level
- 2 credit units
- 65 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to outreach and mobile health services within the Nigerian health system. It covers the historical background of health services in Nigeria, the levels of healthcare delivery, and the roles of various tiers of government. The course also explores the Basic Health Service Scheme (BHSS), components of outreach services, rationale, types of services rendered, health education, anti-natal care, immunization, and referral systems. It also addresses planning, implementation, and evaluation of outreach programs.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 30 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of healthcare systems
- Understanding of community health principles
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS507, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SERVICESPage 2
- UNIT 2: BASIC HEALTH SERVICE SCHEMEPage 7
- UNIT 3: THE OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 11
- UNIT 4: RATIONAL FOR OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 15
- UNIT 5: TYPES OF SERVICES RENDERED DURING OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 19
- UNIT 6: HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES IN OUTREACH AND MOBILE SERVICESPage 22
- UNIT 8: GENERAL-OUT PATIENT CARE SERVICES DURING OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 32
- UNIT 9: IMMUNIZATION SERVICES DURING OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 37
- UNIT 10: REFERRAL SYSTEM DURING OUTREACH AND MOBILE HOUSE SERVICESPage 44
- UNIT 11: DEFINITIONS OF SOME CONCEPT USE TO DISCUSS THE PROCEDURE OF OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICEPage 49
- UNIT 12: PROCEDURE FOR OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 53
- UNIT 13: PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 56
- UNIT 14: RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICESPage 60
- UNIT 15: FACTOR, CONSTRAINT AND LIMITATION IN OUTREACH AND MOBILE HEALTH SERVICINGPage 63
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS507 · UNIT 1: THE NIGERIAN HEALTH SERVICES
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) Health is the state of complete physical, mental and socially well being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain the key components of the Nigerian health system.
- Describe the Basic Health Service Scheme and its objectives.
- Explain the rationale and scope of outreach and mobile health services.
- Identify and describe the types of services rendered during outreach programs.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate outreach and mobile health service programs.
- Describe the referral system and its importance in healthcare delivery.
What it prepares you for
- Community Health Officer
- Public Health Program Manager
- Health Educator
- Mobile Health Clinic Coordinator
- Public Health
- Community Development
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Healthcare Administration
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Core Healthcare Services
Unit 9: Immunization Services During Outreach and Mobile Health Services
Requires understanding of complex immunization schedules and cold chain maintenance protocols.
- Module 5: Program Management
Unit 13: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Outreach and Mobile Health Services
Involves understanding and applying various evaluation metrics like efficiency, effectiveness, and coverage in real-world scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Nigerian Health Services
Unit 1: The Nigerian Health Services · 2 hours
Define health and health services.. Discuss the historical background of health services in Nigeria.. Identify the levels of health care delivery system.. Explain the roles of each tier of government in healthcare..
- Week 2Module 1: The Nigerian Health Services
Unit 2: Basic Health Service Scheme · 2 hours
Define Basic Health Service Scheme (BHSS).. Explain the objectives of BHSS.. Describe the categories of health facilities involved under BHSS: Comprehensive Health Centre, Primary Health Centre, Health Clinic, Mobile Health Clinic.. Discuss the population coverage for each category of health facility..
- Week 3Module 2: Outreach and Mobile Health Services
Unit 3: The Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Define outreach and mobile health services.. Describe the components of outreach and mobile health services.. State the scope of outreach and mobile health services.. Identify the parameters in Kyari's definition of outreach health services..
- Week 4Module 2: Outreach and Mobile Health Services
Unit 4: Rational for Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Know the historical background of outreach and mobile health services.. Know the rationale for establishing outreach and mobile services.. Identify the roles of outreach and mobile health services.. Discuss the aims of increasing healthcare access from 25% to 60%..
- Week 5Module 3: Service Delivery in Outreach Programs
Unit 5: Types of Services Rendered During Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Know the types of services to render during outreach and mobile health services.. State the activities involved during outreach and mobile services.. Identify the nature and health needs of the area to conduct outreach services.. Differentiate between preventive and curative services..
- Week 6Module 3: Service Delivery in Outreach Programs
Unit 6: Health Education Services in Outreach and Mobile Services · 2 hours
Define health education.. Explain the aims and objectives of health education.. Understand the methods of health education.. Know the topics of health education.. Describe the procedure of health education..
- Week 7Module 3: Service Delivery in Outreach Programs
Unit 7: Anti-Natal Care Services During the Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Define Anti-natal care (ANC).. State the aims and objectives of Anti-natal care.. Explain the activities during Anti-natal care (ANC).. Describe the physical examination of pregnant women during Antinatal care (ANC).. Explain Health talk during Anti-natal Care (ANC).. State the Abnormalities associated with pregnant women..
- Week 8Module 4: Core Healthcare Services
Unit 8: General-Out Patient Care Services During Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Define General out patient care.. Mention the types of services performed.. List the material and equipment that may be needed for general out patient care.. Describe the procedures of conducting GOPC..
- Week 9Module 4: Core Healthcare Services
Unit 9: Immunization Services During Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Define immunization.. State the objective of immunization.. Mention the diseases that can be preventable by immunization.. Mention the vaccines used for preventable diseases.. Draw and label the immunization schedule for under 5 years children.. Tablet the guidelines for tetanus toxoid administration for women of child-bearing age.. Describe the cold-chain system..
- Week 10Module 4: Core Healthcare Services
Unit 10: Referral System During Outreach and Mobile House Services · 2 hours
Define referral system.. List the types of referral system.. Mention the reasons for referring a patient.. Identify the places for referring a patient.. List the conditions/cases for referring a patient.. Describe the procedure for referring a patient..
- Week 11Module 5: Program Management
Unit 11: Definitions of Some Concept Use to Discuss the Procedure of Outreach and Mobile Health Service · 2 hours
Define: Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Impact and Limitation.. Explain: Efficiency, Effectiveness and Coverage..
- Week 12Module 5: Program Management
Unit 12: Procedure for Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Know the steps to follow when conducting outreach.. Provide the meaning of movement.. Know how to conduct accounting survey.. Describe places where outreach and mobile services are needed..
- Week 13Module 5: Program Management
Unit 13: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Define planning.. Know the steps for planning for outreach mobile health services.. Understand the implementation process of outreach mobile health services.. Know the evaluation process of outreach and mobile health services.. Measure the impact of outreach mobile health services..
UNIT 14: Resources Required for Outreach and Mobile Health Services · 2 hours
Identifying resources needed for outreach service.. Know the types materials needed for outreach services.. Know the qualified number and types of personnel needed for outreach.. Know the type of vehicle needed for outreach services..
Preparing for the exam
- Thoroughly review definitions of key concepts like BHSS, outreach, and mobile health services (Units 1-3).
- Create detailed notes on the types of services provided during outreach, focusing on preventive vs. curative (Unit 5).
- Practice drawing and labeling the immunization schedule for children under 5 years (Unit 9).
- Understand the components of the cold-chain system and its importance in vaccine preservation (Unit 9).
- Study the referral system process and the reasons for referring patients (Unit 10).
- Focus on the steps involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating outreach programs (Units 11-13).
- Review the factors, constraints, and limitations that can affect outreach services (Unit 15).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS507 about?
This course introduces students to outreach and mobile health services within the Nigerian health system. It covers the historical background of health services in Nigeria, the levels of healthcare delivery, and the roles of various tiers of government. The course also explores the Basic Health Service Scheme (BHSS), components of outreach services, rationale, types of services rendered, health education, anti-natal care, immunization, and referral systems. It also addresses planning, implementation, and evaluation of outreach programs.
How many units does PHS507 have?
PHS507, Outreach And Mobile Health Services, has 14 units across 1 module, over 65 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS507?
PHS507 carries 2 credit units, at 500 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS507 hard?
PHS507 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS507 take to study?
About 30 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PHS507 assessed?
PHS507 is assessed by Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting PHS507?
Basic knowledge of healthcare systems Understanding of community health principles
What can I do with PHS507?
Community Health Officer, Public Health Program Manager, Health Educator and Mobile Health Clinic Coordinator.