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.