An Introduction to Health Systems

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Course Duration: 1 Hour

Course level: beginner

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About the Course

In today’s intricate healthcare landscape, grasping the components of health systems is essential for effective policy-making and improving health outcomes. This course will cover the basics of health systems and systems thinking, focusing on frameworks like the Iceberg Model and Causal Loop Diagrams to understand their dynamics. We will explore the core elements and goals of health systems, view them as Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS), and discuss Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) to enhance their responsiveness and effectiveness.

Course Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of systems thinking principles, including how they apply to health systems. This involves exploring the foundational concepts of systems thinking and identifying the various characteristics and types of systems within the healthcare context.

Acquire skills in using key systems thinking tools such as the Iceberg Model and Causal Loop Diagrams. Learn how to apply these tools to effectively analyze and visualize the complex dynamics and interrelationships within health systems.

Investigate the essential building blocks of health systems, including their components, structures, and functions. Understand how these elements interact within the framework of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) to influence overall health system performance and outcomes.

Explore and apply strategies for Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and responsiveness of health systems. Focus on methods to address and adapt to the evolving needs of populations, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery.

Course curriculum

Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction
Pre-Test
  • Pre Test
Lesson 1
  • Lesson 1 - Definitions
Lesson 2
  • Lesson 2 - Understanding Systems
Lesson 3
  • Lesson 3 - Systems Thinking Tools
Lesson 4
  • Lesson 4 - Health Systems
Lesson 5
  • Lesson 5 - Health Systems Strengthening
Course Summary
  • Course Summary
Post-Test
  • Post-Test
Course Evaluation
  • Course Evaluation
An Introduction to Health Systems - Presentation
  • An Introduction to Health Systems - Presentation

Requirements

All Healthcare Learners are required to gain a pass rate of 70%. This will then count as 1 CME Accreditation.

There are 10 multiple choice questions related to the course you have just watched. Please select just one answer. You can always go back to the individual lessons if needed.

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