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Building Community Capacity for Primary Health Care in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online with Some Asynchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, June 10, 2024
End Date
Friday, June 14, 2024
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Alain Koffi
Contact Name
Alain Koffi
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2024
Prerequisite
Description
Reinforces an understanding of the origins and recent advances in community-oriented PHC through case studies from low- and middle-income countries as it is coming near the end of the MAS in Community Based PHC. Focuses on problem-solving skills in practical situations by connecting case experiences with the contexts where students are working or will work in the future. Examines strategies and frameworks to assess and enhance community-based approaches to building community capacity. Explores current events and emerging opportunities and challenges for community based PHC.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe frameworks and their application in analyzing and strengthening participation in community based PHC
  2. Characterize practical methods of promoting participatory activities in communities, drawing from case examples
  3. Explore practical techniques for developing partnerships to improve community based primary health care
  4. Apply concepts of equity, sustainability, scaling up, community empowerment, and challenges in promoting changes in behaviors and social norms
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 30% Assignments
  • 30% Discussion Board
  • 40% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
No consent required