Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems
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Course Summary
This course provides an overview of health systems around the world, addressing topics such as healthcare financing, healthcare delivery systems, and healthcare policies and regulations.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different healthcare systems around the world
- Understand healthcare financing and delivery systems
- Explore healthcare policies and regulations
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹800,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €70,000
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹800,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €70,000
- USA: $60,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €60,000
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹800,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €70,000
- USA: $60,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹600,000 - ₹1,500,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹500,000 - ₹1,000,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
Related Topics for further study
- Healthcare financing
- Healthcare delivery systems
- Healthcare policies
- Healthcare regulations
- Global health
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the different healthcare systems around the world
- Analyze healthcare financing and delivery systems
- Evaluate healthcare policies and regulations
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of healthcare systems
- Understanding of healthcare policies and regulations
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online course
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
- Healthcare Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Description
Welcome to our course on Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems for Global Health. During the course we will provide you with an overview of the main elements or building blocks of a health system based on the World Health Organization’s guidance. You will have the opportunity to explore four main areas of health systems in global health with particular reference to low and middle income countries. The first area focuses on understanding health service organizations, the challenges. Our second module looks at WHO’s six major building blocks or health systems components with particular reference to primary health care and the need for community participation in planning, delivery and assessment of these systems components. in our third module we examine the specific systems component of human resource development and capacity building. The fourth area consists of health policy making and advocacy with stakeholders. This course is geared toward learners who are already involved in managing health and development programs on the ground in low and middle income countries or who are preparing for such a management role. The main lectures will span a four-week period with approximately 2-4 hours of viewing learning materials per week. We have one peer graded essay wherein you will use skills in ‘organizational’ diagnosis to better understand a challenge in an organization where you are or have worked. There are also quizzes. We hope you will engage with your fellow learners in discussion forums to learn from each other.
Outline
- Understanding Organizations and How They Change
- Welcome
- What is an Organization? (Part 1)
- What is an Organization? (Part 2)
- What is an Organization? (Part 3)
- Stages in Organizational Change (Part 1)
- Stages in Organizational Change (Part 2)
- Organizational Diagnosis (Part 1)
- Organizational Diagnosis (Part 2)
- Organizational Change (Part 1)
- Organizational Change (Part 2)
- Understanding Health Systems (Part 1)
- Understanding Health Systems (Part 2)
- Systems Thinking
- Effecting change in a Health System
- Foundations of Global Health Specialization
- Module 1 Quiz
- Health Systems: Basic Functions and Building Blocks
- Introduction to Module 2
- Introduction to Primary Health Care
- The Building Blocks
- Building Blocks: Support
- Building Blocks: Community
- Where Do People Go When They Are Sick and Live 10 Miles from the Nearest Clinic?
- Patent Medicine Vendors— Business or Health Care Provider?
- Procurement for Medicine Shops and Vendors
- Community Case Management
- Procurement and Flow of Commodities to the Community
- Hybrid Models: Involving both CHWs and PMVs
- Copy of Where Do People Go When They Are Sick and Live 10 Miles from the Nearest Clinic?
- What Are Community Systems?
- CSS Framework
- Community Examples
- CSS Indicators
- National Health Accounts
- Financial Sources
- The Health Commodities
- Universal Health Coverage Requires a Strong Health Workforce
- Preparing Health Workers
- Module 2 Quiz
- Human Resource Capacity Development: An Essential Health System Function
- Welcome to Module 3
- Organizational Context For Training
- Training In Context of Program Management (Part 1)
- Training In Context of Program Management (Part 2)
- Training In Context of Program Management (Part 3)
- Training Policy and Functions (Part 1)
- Training Policy and Functions (Part 2)
- Continuing Education
- Module 3 Quiz
- Health Systems Policy Development and Advocacy Approaches
- Welcome to Module 4
- Policy Making (Part 1)
- Policy Making (Part 2)
- Stakeholders
- Advocacy
- Examples of Advocacy (Part 1)
- Examples of Advocacy (Part 2)
- Quiz 4
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how health systems work and learn the latest strategies for improving healthcare delivery. This course has received high praise from students for its comprehensive approach to healthcare systems.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many students found the course content to be relevant and up-to-date.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of healthcare systems and strategies
- Engaging and interactive course material
- Course instructor is knowledgeable and responsive to questions
- Peer-to-peer interaction and discussion forum
- Great course for healthcare professionals or those interested in the field
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course to be too introductory
- Course may be too general for those with advanced healthcare knowledge
- Course workload can be heavy at times
- Not all lectures may be relevant to every student's interests
- Limited personal interaction with course instructor
William Brieger, DrPH
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