Course Overview

detailed semester course outline for

BASOCW Community Health and Development (CHELTD07)

(Designed for a 14–16 week semester, adaptable to contact hours)

Module 1: Introduction to Community Health and Development

• Definition, scope, and objectives of community health

• Relationship between health and social development

• Principles of primary health care (PHC) and community-based approaches

• Role of social workers, health professionals, and communities

Module 2: Determinants of Health

• Social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants

• Health inequalities and disparities

• Nutrition, sanitation, and water quality

• Impact of lifestyle, behavior, and education on community health

Module 3: Public Health Systems and Policies

• Structure and organization of public health systems

• National and regional health policies

• International health frameworks: WHO, UNICEF, SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)

• Policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation in community health

Module 4: Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

• Major communicable diseases: HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB

• Prevention, control, and community interventions

• Non-communicable diseases: diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer

• Health education and promotion strategies

Module 5: Maternal and Child Health

• Maternal health programs and policies

• Child health and immunization programs

• Nutrition and early childhood development

• Role of community health workers and NGOs

Module 6: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• Health education techniques and community mobilization

• Environmental health and sanitation initiatives

• Behavioral change communication (BCC) strategies

• Monitoring and evaluation of health programs

Module 7: Community Participation and Empowerment

• Participatory approaches to community health planning

• Capacity building and leadership development

• Community needs assessment and priority setting

• Case studies of successful community-based interventions

Module 8: Health Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness

• Public health response to natural and human-made disasters

• Epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response (e.g., COVID-19 lessons)

• First aid, triage, and community-based emergency response

• Coordination with government and NGOs during health crises

Module 9: Contemporary Issues in Community Health and Development

• Urbanization, migration, and health challenges

• Gender, equity, and social justice in health service delivery

• Technology and digital health interventions

• Ethical issues in community health practice

Teaching Methods

• Lectures, seminars, and group discussions

• Case study analysis of local and international health programs

• Field visits to hospitals, clinics, and community health projects

• Participatory exercises and community health simulations

• Research assignments and presentations

Assessment Methods

• Continuous assessment: assignments, case studies, field reports (40%)

• Midterm examination (20%)

• Final examination or research project (40%)