Introduction to the Health Care System

COURSE SUMMARY 

RATIONALE

This course is designed to introduce the basics of Health Care System and its importance in delivering health care services based on health needs of target population. 

FOCUS

This course covers fundamental concepts of Health Care System and its goal towards universal health care including basic principles of Primary Health Care, components of health care delivery system, health care services provider, resources of health care, accreditation bodies, and the status of Philippine Health Care System which includes Health sectors, programs and initiatives established by the government. 

OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students are expected to demonstrate competency in applying fundamental concepts of Health Care System particularly in establishing better policies in delivering health services.