Community Health Nursing HEC Curriculum
Subject Semester Hours
In the 136 Credit hour program ,there 3 hours for Community Health Nursing.With 2 theory and 1 Community based activity Credit hours In the "Discipline Specific Foundation Courses " Category.
Course Description.
This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of Community Health Nursing with the emphasis on Primary Health Care and Environmental Effects on health. This course introduces students to the factors influencing on health of individual, family and community. Students will also develop knowledge about Pakistan’s Health Care System, components of health education, community services and organizations through field visits.
Course Objectives
On completion of the course learners will be able to: By the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the role of a community health nurse and other health team members.
2. Describe the concept of Primary Health Care as a strategy for achieving the Alma Ata Declaration of “Health for All by the Year 2000 and beyond (2025).”
3. Identify services provided by the government health care system in Pakistan.
4. Discuss the effects of environment on health.
5. Learn the process of Health Education.
6. Use Nursing Process with guidance to provide nursing care to the clients in communities through Home visits and health education
Clinical Objectives
On completion of field visits the students will be able to:
1. Discuss the structure and functions of health care facilities run by government and non government organizations 57
2. Identify the role and responsibilities of staff working in each visited facility.
3. Describe the processes of :
- Sewerage treatment
- Water purifications at large scale
- Milk transportation & preservation
- Meat slaughtering, handling and distribution
4. Identify environmental issues exist and their effects on health
5. Discuss the role of CHN in maintaining healthy environment
6. Begin to use nursing process during the home visits.
7. Utilize various methods of health education while providing health education to the clients.
Community Health Nursing :I
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Sr No |
Topics |
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1.
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Introduction to community Health |
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2.
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Define the terms Community |
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3.
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Community health, and Community health nursing |
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4.
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Urban & rural communities |
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5.
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Discuss the historical background of Community Health |
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6.
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Differentiate community Health Nursing and Nursing from Public
Health Nursing. |
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7.
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Describe the philosophy of Community Health Nursing |
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8.
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Discuss the concepts of health,wellness, illness and disease |
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9.
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Discuss the roles of the Community Health Nurse in community
settings. |
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10. |
Unit II: Primary Health Care (PHC) Explain Alma Atta Deceleration “Health for All by the Year 2000”
and beyond |
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11. |
Define Primary care and PHC |
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12. |
Describe the five basic principle of PHC |
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13. |
Explain the elements of PHC in relation to health |
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14. |
Discuss application of PHC in Pakistan |
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15. |
Unit III: Pakistan Health Care System Define the terms, system, and health care system |
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16. |
Identify the health services available to community by Pakistan
Government Health Care System |
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17. |
Explain the roles of health care team members within the health
care system |
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18. |
Discuss the Devolution Plan of 2000 |
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19. |
Unit-IV: International Health Organizations and Nursing
Organizations International Council of Nursing+World Health Organization |
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20. |
Pakistan Nursing Association, Federation and Council |
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21. |
Unit V: The Environment and Its Impact on Community Health Va 1. Environment Definition of `environment+Component of environment and Factors
and its impact on community health |
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22. |
Vb 2 Water Definition of safe and wholesome water+Uses of water+Daily
requirements for one person. |
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23. |
Sources of water and its pollution+Water-borne diseases (viral,
Bacterial, protozoal, worms etc.+Water purification at small and large
scales. |
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24. |
Vc 3. Community Wastes Management Definition of refuse / solid waste, and sewage+Methods for solid
waste and sewage disposal+Types of latrines used in communities |
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25. |
Fecal-borne diseases+Control of fecal-borne diseases |
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26. |
Types of rodents+Disease transmission by rodent+Control of
rodents |
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27. |
Vd 4 Food Sanitation Definition of healthy foods+Methods of food
preservation+Principles of safe food handling. |
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28. |
Prevention at transmission of food-borne diseases+Control of
food-borne disease. |
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29. |
Ve 5 Air/ Ventilation & Housing Define ventilation+Discuss the importance of air &
ventilation |
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30. |
Discuss effects of poor ventilation on health+Describe the types
standard, and needs of housing+Discuss effects of poor housing on health |
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31. |
Unit VI: Health Education 1. Define the term:teaching+learning+health education +Explain
the purpose and goal of health education |
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32. |
Discuss principles of teaching learning+Describe various
strategies, which can be used to deliver health education+Develop a teaching
Plan and conduct mock health session on a selected topic. |
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33. |
Unit VII: Introduction to Home Visiting Define homes visiting+Discuss the principles, purposes and
advantages of Home Visiting in community |
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34. |
Describe the steps of Home Visiting |
Community Field Visits List
Sr.# |
FIELD VISIT |
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1.
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Primary Health Center (PHC) |
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2.
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2Walking Survey in a Community |
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3.
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Basic Health Unit (BHU) |
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4.
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Rural Health Center (RHC) |
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5.
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Bulk Water Supply Plant |
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6.
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Sewage Treatment Plant |
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7.
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Milk Plant & Dairy Farm |
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8.
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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
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9.
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Slaughter House |
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