221.702.01
Fundamentals of Primary Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-person
Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Primary health care is the foundation of health services and population health in low- and middle-income countries. As such, it is important for students who are interested in health systems to have exposure to the fundamental concepts, issues, and perspectives. For students who wish to take additional courses on primary health care, this course will provide a helpful initial orientation.
Aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of primary health care in LMICs. Covers key topics related to the historical development of primary healthcare (PHC), the principles and components of PHC, key topical issues related to the experience of implementing PHC - financing of PHC, human resources of PHC, measurement of PHC performance; and notable models of primary health care programs from programs. Provides students with a strong foundation and appreciation of PHC in LMICs, through a combination of lectures, discussions, and assignments.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the principles and components of primary health care in low- and middle-income countries
- Explain the history and development of primary health care in low- and middle-income countries
- Debate current and future issues in primary health care in low- and middle-income countries
- Critique three country-level examples of primary health care
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 40% Paper(s)
- 30% Presentation(s)
- 20% Quizzes