Description:

Research is a basic component of any professional work. Research project is a planned and systematic investigation into a specific area of interest or problem, with the goal of generating new knowledge, insights, or solutions. it typically involves identifying a research question or hypothesis, designing a study to test it, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. The research project will aid the student to apply basic knowledge gained in research methodologies and other relevant courses to improve healthcare delivery.

Goal:

This Course is intended to enable Students apply the knowledge and Skills in Research Methods towards solving prevailing Health Problems in the Community.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to write research report using the recommended format:

1.0 Preliminaries

2.0 The Text (Chapters)

3.0 Reference Materials

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Description:

Practicum exposes the learner to practical and field/industrial experiences

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on practical and field/industrial experiences

Description:

Ophthalmic dispensing is designed to equip the students with the professional knowledge on prescription writing, dispensing of spectacles and drugs

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on ophthalmic dispensing

Description:

Ocular disorders relate to pathologies of the ocular apparatus and, misalignments, errors and injuries that affect the eye.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on ocular disorders

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information. 

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

DESCRIPTION: 

Peri-operative eye care is aimed at equipping the students to know the rudiments of ophthalmic surgery, ocular disorders requiring surgeries and peri-operative care process.

GOAL:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on peri-operative eye care

Objectives:

Description:

This is targeted at equipping the students with the basic knowledge on disorders of the eye as they relate to the child and the older persons; their examinations and management.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on Newborn and Geriatric  eye care

Objectives:

5.0  Describe various eye disorders of the older persons, their examination and management

Description:

Prevention is better than cure and as such, preventive eye care is tailored to equip the students with the basic knowledge on preventive measures to promote community eye care. 

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire basic knowledge on preventive eye care.

Objectives:

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Eye Care

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

This specialized postgraduate programme is designed to transform community health practitioners into skilled eye care professionals capable of addressing Nigeria's significant burden of preventable blindness and visual impairment. Through a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on practical training, you will learn to provide comprehensive eye health services at the community level.

Programme Structure

First Semester (22 Credit Units)

Build your foundation in eye care sciences and core professional skills.

Second Semester (22 Credit Units)

Apply your knowledge in clinical and community settings.

Total Programme: 44 Credit Units | 960 Contact Hours

What You Will Learn to Do

Who Should Enroll?

This programme is ideal for:

• Registered Community Health Practitioners seeking specialization
• Primary Healthcare Workers wanting eye care skills
• Public Health Officers responsible for community programmes
• NGO Health Staff implementing vision initiatives
• Healthcare Professionals looking to expand their service scope

Career Pathways

Graduates will be qualified to:

• Serve as Community Eye Care Specialists in primary health centres
• Lead Vision Screening Programmes for schools and communities
• Manage Eye Health Units in local government areas
• Conduct Community-Based Rehabilitation for visual impairment
• Pursue Advanced Studies in optometry or ophthalmology
• Provide Consultancy Services to health organizations

Learning Format

• Blended Delivery: Online theoretical modules + Practical hands-on sessions
• Flexible Scheduling: Designed for working health professionals
• Technology-Enhanced: Digital learning resources and virtual simulations
• Practice-Oriented: 390 hours of practical/clinical training
• Community-Focused: Real-world application in Nigerian contexts

Programme Benefits

• MCPD Credits: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
• CHPRBN Recognition: Accredited by the regulatory body
• Practical Skills: 40% of programme dedicated to hands-on training
• Career Advancement: Specialized credential for promotion
• Community Impact: Directly address preventable blindness in Nigeria

Take the next step in your community health career. Become a certified eye care specialist and make vision health accessible to all Nigerians.

Ocular Instrumentation establishes the use of clinical ophthalmic instruments and equipment in ocular diagnosis and management

Goal: 

This course is designed to enable students demonstrate the use of various instruments in community eye care
Objectives: 

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Describe ocular instrumentation and ocular examination

 Identify various instruments and equipment used in community eye care

Ocular pharmacology widens the horizon of students on pharmacology as it relates to the eye. This in turn, prepares them on correct use of drugs and drug dosaging in effective management of eye conditions in the community.

Goal: 

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on pharmacology as it relates to community eye care.

Objectives: 

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0 Describe ocular pharmacology

2.0 Discuss drug nomenclature, ophthalmic drug preparation

3.0 Discuss dosage forms of ophthalmic drugs and ophthalmic drug classification

4.0 Discuss relevant pharmaceutical abbreviations in prescription writing

5.0 Describe routes of administration of ophthalmic drugs

6.0 Describe ocular manifestations of some systemically administered drugs

Describe side effects, contraindications and adverse drug reactions of ocular drugs

A thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eyes is a prerequisite for proper interpretation of diseases having ocular manifestations. Such anatomic and physiologic knowledge is essential for the proper planning and safe execution of ocular examination, ophthalmic dispensing, peri-operative eye care, preventive eye care and disease control.

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge of the various components that make up structures and functions of the eye and, to recognize structural malfunctioning of the eye.

Description:

Research is a basic component of any professional work. Research project is a planned and systematic investigation into a specific area of interest or problem, with the goal of generating new knowledge, insights, or solutions. it typically involves identifying a research question or hypothesis, designing a study to test it, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. The research project will aid the student to apply basic knowledge gained in research methodologies and other relevant courses to improve healthcare delivery.

Goal:

This Course is intended to enable Students apply the knowledge and Skills in Research Methods towards solving prevailing Health Problems in the Community.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to write research report using the recommended format:

1.0 Preliminaries

2.0 The Text (Chapters)

3.0 Reference Materials

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the students should be able to understand the:

1.0     Concept of Community Health Management

2.0     Principles and Functions of Community Health Management

3.0     Health Planning

4.0     Supervision in Primary Health Care (PHC)

5.0     Leadership in PHC

6.0     Motivation in PHC

7.0     Management by Objective (MBO)

8.0     Community Health Management Resources

9.0     Monitoring and Evaluation

10.0  Delegation of Authority

Description:

Practicum exposes the learner to practical and field/industrial experiences on ENT

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on practical and field/industrial experiences on ENT

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0 Gain practical and field/industrial experiences

2.0 Demonstrate practical experiences on handling both administrative and clinical issues

Description:

ENT disorders pertain to pathologies of the ear, nose and throat including congenital, genetic, impairments and injuries that affect the ear, nose and throat structures.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on ENT disorders

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0    Describe pathology of Ear, Nose and Throat conditions

2.0  Describe other disorders of the ENT

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

Objectives:

      13.0 Health Laws

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Objectives:

      11.0 Seminar and Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research

Description:

Pharmacology of ENT widens the horizon of students on pharmacology as it relates to the ear, nose and throat care. This in turn, prepares them on correct use of drugs and drug dosaging in effective management of ENT conditions in the community.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge on pharmacology as it relates to community ENT care.

Objectives:

7.0    Describe side effects, contraindications and adverse drug reactions of ENT drugs

Description:

Prevention is better than cure and as such, preventive ENT care is tailored to equip the students with the basic knowledge on preventive measures to promote community ENT care.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire basic knowledge on preventive ENT care

Objectives:

3.0 Describe various ways to prevent ENT disorders

Description:

Lavage is designed to equip the students with advanced and practical knowledge on Ear, Nose and Throat washout.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire practical knowledge on ENT lavage

Objectives:

3.0 Identify reasons for lavage

Description:

Instrumentation in ENT establishes the use of clinical instruments and equipment in Otorhinolaryngeal diagnosis and management.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire advanced knowledge in ENT Instrumentation

Objectives:

4.0 ENT care

Description:

Otorhinolaryngology is designed to equip the students with advanced knowledge on Ear, Nose and Throat care

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire advanced knowledge on Otorhinolaryngology

Objectives:

2.0  Describe Rhinolaryngology

Description:

An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Ear, Nose and Throat is a requisite for proper interpretation of diseases having otorhinolaryngeal manifestations. Such anatomic and physiologic knowledge is essential for the proper planning and safe execution of ENT examination, preventive ENT care and disease control.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire knowledge of the various components that make up structures and functions of the ENT and, to recognize structural malfunctioning of the ENT.

Objectives:

6.0   Demonstrate knowledge of physiology of the Throat.

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Care

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

Become a specialized community health professional equipped to address the high burden of ear, nose, and throat disorders in Nigerian communities. This comprehensive postgraduate programme combines essential medical knowledge with practical clinical skills to deliver accessible ENT care where it's needed most.

Programme Structure

First Semester (23 Credit Units)

Build your foundation in ENT anatomy, procedures, and professional practice.

Second Semester (19 Credit Units)

Advance your clinical skills and complete community-based training.

Total Programme: 42 Credit Units | 1,140 Contact Hours

What You Will Learn to Do

Who Should Enroll?

• Community Health Practitioners seeking ENT specialization
• Primary Healthcare Workers in rural and urban centers
• School Health Coordinators managing childhood ENT conditions
• Public Health Officers responsible for ENT programme implementation
• NGO Health Staff working in hearing and speech interventions
• Healthcare Professionals expanding their clinical service scope

Career Pathways

• Community ENT Care Specialists in primary health centers
• Hearing Health Coordinators for community programmes
• ENT Screening Programme Managers in schools and workplaces
• Speech and Hearing Rehabilitation Assistants
• Public Health Consultants for ENT disease control
• ENT Health Educators and awareness campaign leaders

Programme Highlights

• 495 Practical Hours: 43% hands-on clinical training
• Community Focus: Specifically designed for Nigerian healthcare contexts
• MCPD Accreditation: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
• CHPRBN Recognition: Accredited by the national regulatory body
• Research Integration: Complete a community-based ENT research project
• Balanced Curriculum: 42% theory, 58% practical/clinical application

Common Conditions You'll Learn to Manage

Ear: Hearing loss, otitis media, tinnitus, vertigo

Nose: Sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal obstructions, epistaxis

Throat: Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties

Preventable Disorders: Noise-induced hearing loss, speech delays, chronic infections

Why Choose This Programme?

• Address critical ENT health needs in Nigerian communities
• Career advancement with a specialized credential
• Practical skills with immediate workplace application
• Flexible learning for working professionals
• Direct community impact
• Build a professional network with ENT specialists and community leaders

Description:

Research is a basic component of any professional work. Research project is a planned and systematic investigation into a specific area of interest or problem, with the goal of generating new knowledge, insights, or solutions. it typically involves identifying a research question or hypothesis, designing a study to test it, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. The research project will aid the student to apply basic knowledge gained in research methodologies and other relevant courses to improve healthcare delivery.

Goal:

This Course is intended to enable Students apply the knowledge and Skills in Research Methods towards solving prevailing Health Problems in the Community.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to write research report using the recommended format:

1.0 Preliminaries

2.0 The Text (Chapters)

3.0 Reference Materials

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the students should be able to understand the:

1.0     Concept of Community Health Management

2.0     Principles and Functions of Community Health Management

3.0     Health Planning

4.0     Supervision in Primary Health Care (PHC)

5.0     Leadership in PHC

6.0     Motivation in PHC

7.0     Management by Objective (MBO)

8.0     Community Health Management Resources

9.0     Monitoring and Evaluation

10.0  Delegation of Authority

Description:

This course is intended to provide learners with practical competencies required to work efficiently at HCF and community levels

Goal:

This course is designed to expose learners to practical aspects of theoretical courses learned in the classroom

Objectives:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.0  Describe practical steps in Community Immunology

2.0  Identify and asses the level of herd immunity in the community

3.0  Describe the logistic in cold chain management

4.0  Identify and perform different routes of immunization.

Description:

The course is aimed at providing learners with knowledge and skills on how to efficiently and safely perform immunological techniques diagnose and manage adverse reactions in patients and clients.

Goal:

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills in immunological techniques as well as management of various adverse reactions.

Description:

This course is provided  to equip students with knowledge and skills on injection safety, prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens and ensure safer parental drug administration

Goal:

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills on safe injection practices.

Objectives:

By the end of the Course, the student would be able to:

1.0  Define standard Universal Precaution and Injection Safety

2.0  Discuss the concept of standard universal precaution

3.0  Identify and discuss the component of standard universal precaution

4.0  Identify the best practices for injection

5.0  Demonstrate how to use personal protective equipment (PPEs) 

6.0  Needle prick injury as well as it’s prevention and management

7.0  Decontamination, sterilization and autoclave

Description:

The course enables the students to acquaint themselves with knowledge of body structures, organs and systems related to immunology.

Goal:

Demonstrate adequate knowledge and applications of physiology in the study of immunology.

Objectives: 

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0 Illustrate how the body organs function as a system.

2.0 Discuss the physiology of structures involved in the study of immunology.

3.0 Discuss the system areas of anatomy and physiology relevant to immunology

4.0 Appreciate the role of physiology in the study of immunology

5.0 discuss the immune system related to body physiology

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the: 

1.2 Concept of Bioethics

2.0 Importance of Bioethics

3.0 Classification of Ethics

4.0 Difference between Ethics and Bioethics

5.0 Principles in Bioethics

6.0 General Work Ethics of Community Health Practitioners (CHPs)

7.0 Code of Conduct for CHPs

8.0 Rules and Regulations of CHPs and the clients

9.0 Etiquettes to be Observed by CHPs

10.0 CHP and his/her Profession, Colleague’s and Employer Relationship 

11.0 Relationship between the CHPs and the members of the Community

12.0 Duties of the CHPs

 13.0 Health Laws

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Objectives: 

Concept of Research Methods

    11.0 Seminar and Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research

Description:

This course is provided to equip learners with knowledge and skills to efficiently manage the cold chain system.

Goal:

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills of efficient operation and management of the cold chain system.

Objectives:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.0 Understand and describe the cold chain system.                                                                                                                    2.0 Discuss the components of the cold chain system.                                                                                                                  3.0 Describe the operation of the cold chain system.                                                                                                                  4.0 Describe and explain the vaccine management process from producer to the target Client

5.0 Discuss immunization/vaccination.                                                                                                                                   

6.0 Discuss general resource management in the operation of the cold chain system.                                                            7.0 Discuss waste management in the cold chain system.                                                                                                       8.0 Discuss AEFI and post vaccination client monitoring.

Description:

The immune system is an extremely complex inter-connected system, but understanding certain aspects involved in the process of inducing specific immunity through immunization in the form of immunization practice.

Goal:

The course will provide students with the basic understanding of the concepts of immunity and immunization.

Objectives:

At the end of the Course, the students should able to understand:

1.0  Disparity between immunity and immunization

2.0  Classification of immunity

3.0  Classification of vaccines

4.0  Vaccine ingredients

5.0  Importance of immunization coverage

6.0  Current National Programme on Immunization (NPI) Schedules

7.0  Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs)

Description:

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills of how human immune system works and the diseases it suffers as well as ways of controlling and preventing them.

Goal:

This course will provide learners with knowledge and skills in understanding the nature and pathology of diseases affecting the immune system.

Objectives:

On completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Discuss anatomy and physiology of the immune system

2.0  Discuss clinical evaluation of the immune status

3.0  Discuss immunologically mediated tissue injury

4.0  Discuss immunodeficiency diseases, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

5.0  Discuss autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases

6.0  Discuss immune reactions

Description:

This course is planned to equip learners with the expected competencies to apply anatomical knowledge and skills in immunity and immunization at Health Care Facilities (HCF) and community levels for efficient disease prevention and control

Goal:

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge on importance of normal structures and to also recognize malfunctions of the human body systems.

Objectives: 

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Describe the structure of the human body systems.

2.0  Demonstrate sufficient immunological knowledge of applied anatomy.

3.0  Apply the knowledge gained from anatomy and pathophysiology to immunological diseases.

4.0  Describe how to manage the various diseases affecting the body systems.

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Immunology

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

Become a frontline specialist in immunization and disease prevention, equipped to strengthen Nigeria's public health defense at the community level. This specialized postgraduate programme combines immunological science with practical vaccination management skills to address critical gaps in immunization coverage and infectious disease control across Nigerian communities.

Programme Structure

First Semester (25 Credit Units)

Master the science and systems of community immunization.

Second Semester (23 Credit Units)

Advance your clinical skills and community leadership capabilities.

Total Programme: 48 Credit Units | 1,035 Contact Hours

What You Will Be Able to Do

Who Should Enroll?

This programme is essential for:

• Community Health Practitioners responsible for immunization services
• Primary Healthcare Coordinators managing vaccination programmes
• Public Health Officers in disease control and prevention
• NGO Health Staff implementing immunization initiatives
• State Ministry of Health personnel overseeing immunization logistics
• Healthcare Professionals seeking immunization specialization

Career Pathways

Graduates will be qualified to serve as:

• Community Immunization Specialists
• Cold Chain Managers
• Immunization Programme Coordinators
• AEFI Surveillance Officers
• Public Health Consultants
• Immunization Trainers
• Research Officers

Programme Highlights

• 765 Practical Hours: 74% hands-on and field-based training
• Cold Chain Focus: Specialized training in vaccine logistics
• AEFI Management: Full adverse event response protocols
• MCPD Accredited
• Supports national immunization goals
• Includes community-based research project
• Strong ethical immunization practice training

Key Areas of Competence

• Vaccine-preventable disease detection and management
• Cold chain integrity and temperature monitoring
• Safe injection and waste management practices
• Community mobilization for vaccine uptake
• Immunization surveillance and reporting
• Outbreak response and vaccination support

Why This Programme Matters Now

1. Addresses critical gaps in Nigeria's immunization coverage
2. Provides pandemic preparedness skills
3. Enhances career advancement opportunities
4. Enables immediate impact in primary healthcare
5. Supports national health priorities
6. Equips practitioners with life-saving competencies

Description:

This course is intended to provide learners with practical competencies required to work efficiently at HCF and community levels

Goal:

This course is designed to expose learners to practical aspects of theoretical courses learned in the classroom

Objectives:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.0  Describe practical steps in Community Immunology

2.0  Identify and asses the level of herd immunity in the community

3.0  Describe the logistic in cold chain management

4.0  Identify and perform different routes of immunization.

Description:

Research is a basic component of any professional work. Research project is a planned and systematic investigation into a specific area of interest or problem, with the goal of generating new knowledge, insights, or solutions. it typically involves identifying a research question or hypothesis, designing a study to test it, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. The research project will aid the student to apply basic knowledge gained in research methodologies and other relevant courses to improve healthcare delivery.

Goal:

This Course is intended to enable Students apply the knowledge and Skills in Research Methods towards solving prevailing Health Problems in the Community.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to write research report using the recommended format:

1.0 Preliminaries

2.0 The Text (Chapters)

3.0 Reference Materials

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the students should be able to understand the:

1.0     Concept of Community Health Management

2.0     Principles and Functions of Community Health Management

3.0     Health Planning

4.0     Supervision in Primary Health Care (PHC)

5.0     Leadership in PHC

6.0     Motivation in PHC

7.0     Management by Objective (MBO)

8.0     Community Health Management Resources

9.0     Monitoring and Evaluation

10.0  Delegation of Authority

Description:

Psychology involves the scientific study of the human mind and behaviours. It examines all aspects of behaviour as well as the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying respective behaviours.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable the students understand the dynamics of human behaviour in order to be able to adjust to various situations and to work effectively with others

Objectives:

At the end of the unit, the learners should be able to:

1.0            Explain the basis of human behaviour

2.0            Describe the development of behaviour

3.0       Explain the principles of personality development
4.0       Describe the process of learning

5.0       Describe the human memory

6.0       Explain human emotions

7.0       List the processes of attitude-formation and change

8.0       Describe the psychological basis of management in industries and organizations

9.0        Explain the psychological effects of health

10.0     Identify the methods of assessment in experimental psychology

Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge of structure and functions of the nervous systems and special systems.

Goal:

This course is intended to enable students acquire the knowledge and Identify the sources and classes of Drugs

Objectives:

At the end of the unit, the learners should be able to:

1.0  Know the purpose and concept of Neuropharmacology

2.0  Describe how to maintain pre-packing and dispensing of medicine

Description:

The course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge of basic principles, concepts and skills guiding the practice of community mental health. It highlights the recognition, prevention and treatment of patients with mental disorders in the community

Goal:

This course is designed to enable the students understand management processes for PHC implementation in Nigeria.

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skill and competencies of identification and management of common psychiatric emergencies in the community.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable the students acquire more knowledge, skills and experience in the use of Standing Orders to manage clients with different conditions.

Description:

The course covers accounting principles, preparation of budgets and financial reports etc., for the health service.

Goal:

This course is designed to enable students acquire the knowledge and skills in accounting principles such as budget preparation and preparation of financial reports etc.

Description:

The course is designed to equip the students with the knowledge and skills of community based mental health care

Goal:

This course is designed to enable the students understand management processes for PHC implementation in Nigeria.

Description:

Medical Sociology is an important discipline within the broad field of Sociology, which focuses on the social concepts of health and illness, the social functions of health institutions, as well as the dynamics between healthcare delivery systems and other social systems.

Goal:

This course is designed to enhance understanding of the relationship between sociology and the medical sciences and its application in the healthcare system in Nigeria.

Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge of functions of the nervous systems and special senses.

Goal:

This course is intended to enable students acquire the knowledge of structure and functions of the nervous systems and special systems.

Description:

This course provides students with the knowledge of structure and functions of the nervous systems and special senses.

Goal:

This course is intended to enable students acquire the knowledge of structure and functions of the nervous systems and special systems.

Objectives:

At the end of the unit, the learners should be able to:

1.0 Describe the anatomy of the nervous system

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Objectives: 

Concept of Research Methods

    11.0 Seminar and Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the: 

1.2 Concept of Bioethics

2.0 Importance of Bioethics

3.0 Classification of Ethics

4.0 Difference between Ethics and Bioethics

5.0 Principles in Bioethics

6.0 General Work Ethics of Community Health Practitioners (CHPs)

7.0 Code of Conduct for CHPs

8.0 Rules and Regulations of CHPs and the clients

9.0 Etiquettes to be Observed by CHPs

10.0 CHP and his/her Profession, Colleague’s and Employer Relationship 

11.0 Relationship between the CHPs and the members of the Community

12.0 Duties of the CHPs

 13.0 Health Laws

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Mental Health

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

Address the critical need for mental health services in Nigerian communities with this specialized postgraduate programme. Designed to equip community health professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, this diploma focuses on delivering accessible mental health care, promoting psychological well-being, and managing mental health disorders at the community level.

Programme Structure

First Semester (24 Credit Units)

Establish foundational knowledge in mental health sciences and community principles.

Second Semester (22 Credit Units)

Develop clinical skills and apply knowledge in practical community settings.

Total Programme: 46 Credit Units | 840 Contact Hours

What You Will Learn to Do

Who Should Enroll?

• Community Health Practitioners seeking mental health specialization
• Primary Healthcare Workers addressing psychological needs in their communities
• Public Health Officers responsible for mental health programme implementation
• NGO Staff working in mental health and psychosocial support services
• Social Workers and Counselors seeking community health integration
• Healthcare Professionals expanding their mental health service capabilities

Career Pathways

• Community Mental Health Specialists in primary health centers
• Mental Health Programme Coordinators at local government levels
• Psychosocial Support Officers in humanitarian and development organizations
• Mental Health Educators and stigma reduction campaign managers
• Community Rehabilitation Officers for mental health conditions
• Research Officers in community mental health studies
• Mental Health Consultants for primary healthcare systems

Programme Highlights

• Comprehensive Coverage: From neuroanatomy to community implementation
• Practical Focus: Includes supervised practicum in community settings
• Ethical Foundation: Strong emphasis on bioethics in mental health care
• Research Integration: Complete a community-based mental health research project
• MCPD Accreditation: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
• CHPRBN Recognition: Accredited by the national regulatory body
• Community-Relevant: Specifically designed for Nigerian cultural contexts

Key Areas of Focus

• Common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use)
• Family and community-based intervention strategies
• Mental health promotion and prevention programmes
• Crisis intervention and emergency mental health response
• Stigma reduction and mental health literacy campaigns
• Integration of mental health into primary healthcare systems

Why This Programme Is Essential

• Addresses the significant treatment gap for mental health conditions in Nigeria
• Provides practical skills for integrating mental health into community health services
• Supports national efforts to decentralize mental health care
• Enhances career prospects with specialized mental health credentials
• Empowers communities to address mental health needs locally
• Contributes to reducing the burden of mental disorders in Nigerian communities

Become a champion for mental health in your community. Equip yourself with specialized skills to address psychological needs, promote mental well-being, and transform mental health care delivery at the community level.

Description:

Children are vulnerable to infectious diseases, malnutrition, child abuse etc. Most of the condition can be prevented and treated

Goal:

The course is aimed at equipping the training with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children especially those under the age of five years

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Discuss the normal Growth and development

2.0 Explain the condition that can put the child in grave danger

3.0 Discuss breastfeeding and young feeding programmes

4.0  Explain Nutritional assessment in children, and Nutritional deficiencies

Children are vulnerable to infectious diseases, malnutrition, child abuse etc. Most of the condition can be prevented and treated

Goal:

The course is aimed at equipping the training with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children especially those under the age of five years

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Discuss the normal Growth and development

2.0 Explain the condition that can put the child in grave danger

3.0 Discuss breastfeeding and young feeding programmes

4.0  Explain Nutritional assessment in children, and Nutritional deficiencies

Description:

Goal:

GOAL: is to create a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, early detection, assessment, treatment, education, and advocacy. This multifaceted approach is essential for reducing the burden of malnutrition and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.     Define and classify malnutrition

2.     Identify the causes and consequences of malnutrition

3.     Conduct nutritional assessments using appropriate tools and techniques.

4.     Analyse and understand nutritional requirements

5.     Implement preventive strategies

Description:

Goal:

Assess and classify the sick young infant" is to ensure that leaners have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to promptly and accurately evaluate the health status of infants and provide appropriate care and interventions. This contributes to reducing infant mortality and improving the overall health outcomes of young infants.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0   explain how to assess and classify the sick young infant age 2months to 5years

2.0  discuss how to check young infant for possible bacterial infection/ jaundice

3.0  Explain how to check for diarrhoea

4.0  Classify diarrhoea

5.0  Explain how to Communicating with the caretaker

6.0  Discuss the process for checking for Feeding problems or malnutrition

7.0  Explain the process for checking immunization status.

8.0  demonstrate the procedure for Assessing other problems

Description:

Goal:

This course is designed to create a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, early detection, assessment, treatment, education, and advocacy. This multifaceted approach is essential for reducing the burden of malnutrition and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Discuss the Concept of Malnutrition

2.0  Discuss the Causes and Consequences of Malnutrition as well as their Social and Health Implications

3.0  Conduct nutritional assessments using appropriate tools and techniques

4.0  Analyse and understand nutritional requirements

5.0  Implement preventive strategies

Description:

Children are vulnerable to infectious diseases, malnutrition, child abuse etc. Most of the condition can be prevented and treated

Goal:

GOAL: The course is aimed at equipping the training with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children especially those under the age of five years

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Discuss the rights of the child

2.0  Discuss Child Abuse

3.0  Discuss Essential Newborn Care

4.0 Discuss congenital abnormalities and Birth Injuries

Description:

Is designed to equip healthcare professionals, nutritionists, and caregivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and improve nutritional status of children, from infancy through adolescence.

Goal:

to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately evaluate and monitor the nutritional status of children, from infancy through adolescence.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0 Understand the importance of nutritional assessment in children

Description:

Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness" typically encompasses a range of knowledge, skills, and competencies that healthcare professionals, particularly those in pediatrics and neonatology, should acquire in order to effectively manage and treat illnesses in neonates and children. The integrated management approach involves a comprehensive strategy that takes into account various aspects of care, including clinical, social, and preventive measures

Goal:

GOAL: to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively manage common childhood illnesses in an integrated and comprehensive manner

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.1 Explain The inequities of child health & and the Nigeria situation

1.2 Explain the Rationale for an evidence-based syndromic approach to case management.

1.3 Discuss the Components of the integrated approach.

1.4 Highlight the principles of integrated care

Description:

This course is Design to Equip the Student with Knowledge of Common Infection in the Newborn and of the Skills Necessary to Manage the Infection of the Newborn

Goal:

To Discuss Common Infection in the Newborn

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Describe the Clinical Features of Infection

2.0  Discuss Child Abuse

3.0  Discuss Essential Newborn Care

4.0 Discuss congenital abnormalities and Birth Injuries

Description:

Essential New born care is critical in ensuring the health of mother and baby. The course addresses New born health which is inextricably linked with maternal health because the health of one determines that of the other

Goal:

The course is designed to address the care provided during the perinatal and neonatal periods in order to prevent negative outcomes in the health of the baby or mother.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0     Describe Normal Newborn Baby

2.0     Discuss the Physiology of the Newborn Baby at Birth

3.0     Discuss the Physiological Problems of Newborn

4.0     Discuss the Perinatal and Neonatal Morbidities and mortalities

5.0     Describe the Essential Elements of Early Newborn Care

6.0     Discuss the Concept of Community-Based Newborn Care

7.0     Discuss Best practices and Technologies for promoting Newborn Health

8.0    Describe Congenital Abnormalities of the Newborn

Description:

This course is intended to provide learners with practical competencies required to work efficiently at HCF and community levels

Goal:

This course is designed to expose learners to practical aspects of theoretical courses learned in the classroom

Objectives:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.0  Describe practical steps in Community Immunology

2.0  Identify and asses the level of herd immunity in the community

3.0  Describe the logistic in cold chain management

4.0  Identify and perform different routes of immunization.

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Objectives: 

Concept of Research Methods

    11.0 Seminar and Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the: 

1.2 Concept of Bioethics

2.0 Importance of Bioethics

3.0 Classification of Ethics

4.0 Difference between Ethics and Bioethics

5.0 Principles in Bioethics

6.0 General Work Ethics of Community Health Practitioners (CHPs)

7.0 Code of Conduct for CHPs

8.0 Rules and Regulations of CHPs and the clients

9.0 Etiquettes to be Observed by CHPs

10.0 CHP and his/her Profession, Colleague’s and Employer Relationship 

11.0 Relationship between the CHPs and the members of the Community

12.0 Duties of the CHPs

 13.0 Health Laws

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Child Health and IMCI

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

Specialize in the health and well-being of Nigeria's youngest population with this comprehensive postgraduate programme. Designed to equip community health professionals with advanced skills in child health management, this diploma focuses on the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) approach, newborn care, nutrition, immunization, and the prevention and management of common childhood conditions in community settings.

Programme Structure

First Semester (18 Credit Units)

Build expertise in essential newborn care, immunization, and foundational child health principles.

Second Semester (22 Credit Units)

Advance your clinical skills and apply knowledge in practical community child health settings.

Total Programme: 40 Credit Units | 840 Contact Hours

What You Will Learn to Do

Who Should Enroll?

• Community Health Practitioners specializing in maternal and child health services
• Primary Healthcare Workers responsible for child health clinics and programmes
• Public Health Officers managing child survival and development initiatives
• NGO Staff implementing child health and nutrition programmes
• Nutrition Officers focusing on infant and young child feeding
• Healthcare Professionals seeking advanced skills in pediatric community health

Career Pathways

• Community Child Health Specialists in primary health centers
• IMCI Programme Coordinators at local government and state levels
• Child Nutrition Officers managing community feeding programmes
• Newborn Care Coordinators in maternal and child health units
• Child Protection Officers addressing abuse and neglect cases
• Immunization Programme Managers for childhood vaccines
• Research Officers in child health and development studies

Programme Highlights

• IMCI Focus: Specialized training in the WHO-endorsed Integrated Management of Childhood Illness approach
• Practical Emphasis: 375 hours of hands-on training and practicum experience
• Comprehensive Coverage: From newborn care to preschool child health management
• Nutrition Integration: Strong focus on nutritional assessment and intervention
• Research Component: Complete a community-based child health research project
• MCPD Accreditation: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
• National Alignment: Supports Nigeria's child survival and development goals

Key Competencies Developed

• Systematic assessment and classification of sick children using IMCI guidelines
• Management of common childhood conditions: pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles
• Nutritional counseling and support for caregivers
• Immunization service delivery and cold chain management
• Growth monitoring and promotion techniques
• Child protection and abuse prevention strategies
• Community mobilization for child health programmes

Why This Programme Is Critical

• Addresses high child mortality rates in Nigeria through skilled intervention
• Builds capacity for achieving Sustainable Development Goal targets for child health
• Provides practical skills for immediate application in community health settings
• Supports national efforts to reduce malnutrition and preventable childhood deaths
• Enhances career opportunities in the growing field of child public health
• Empowers communities to take ownership of child health and well-being

Become a specialist in child health and contribute to reducing infant and child mortality in Nigerian communities. Equip yourself with evidence-based skills to manage childhood illnesses, promote healthy growth, and transform child health outcomes at the community level.

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Goal:

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills on how to effectively diagnose and treat common nutritional diseases in the clinic and at community levels.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Diagnose Common Nutritional Diseases Prevalent in the Community

2.0  Manage Common Nutritional Diseases Using Established Protocols

3.0  Educate the community members on ways of preventing nutritional diseases and conditions in the community.

4.0  Refer Difficult and Complicated Nutritional Diseases to the upper Levels of the Tier as the Case may be

5.0  Design, Implement, Coordinate and Evaluate Nutritional Programmes in the Clinic and Community Levels

6.0  Manage Nutritional Data for use in Making Decisions at the Community and Management Levels

Description:

The course is planned to provide the students with knowledge and skills on nutrition, relevant to growth, development and disease prevention.

Goal:

Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition in relation to growth, development and disease

Objectives:

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Demonstrate the concept of adequate diet/nutrition.

2.0  Discuss the nutritional requirement in individual at a stage of life

3.0  Outline and discuss the factors that affect nutrition

4.0  State the types/stages and processes of growth and development

5.0  Describe factors influencing growth and development