Public Health Field
Trip I
Course Outline
Lecturer: Dr. Sa’ad Ahmed Date: 8th March, 2025
CONTENTS
1. Course 2. Course 3. Course 4. Teaching 5.
Overview Objectives Content / Methods Assessment
Topics Methods
Covered
6. Grading 7. 8. Course 9. Office
Criteria Recommende Schedule Hours
d Texts /
Reading
Materials
1. Course Overview
Course Title and Code
Course Title Course Code
• Public Health Field Trip I • PH352
Instructor Information
Instructor Name Contact Information
• Dr. Sa’ad Ahmed Abdiwali • Phone: 0637028231
• Email: Gooni794@[Link]
Course Description
Practical course for public health students to Involves visits to health care facilities,
apply theoretical knowledge in real-world community, and organizations.
settings.
Focus on data collection, community Emphasizes ethical considerations and cultural
assessments, discussions with health
professionals.
2. Course Objectives
2. Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes
• Understand principles of community health assessment.
• Apply observation and interviewing techniques in community
settings.
• Identify health indicators and social determinants of health.
• Collect and organize qualitative data.
• Analyze and interpret community health information.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and cultural sensitivity.
• Prepare and present a field trip report.
3. Course Content / Topics
Covered
Field Trip I Course Content
Introduction to the Fieldwork
Overview of Importance and Introduction to Trip
public health objectives of Objectives and
assessment and fieldwork in public Ethics in
intervention health practice. Community
concepts. Engagement.
Field Trip I Course Content
Introduction to Team and Team Building
Ice-breaking Defining roles, Effective
activities to responsibilities, communication
build rapport. and conflict
expectations. resolution
strategies.
Field Trip I Course Content
Community and Population Health
Assessment
Training on public health tools:
Surveys: Designing and administering questionnaires.
Focus Groups: Facilitating discussions.
Interviews: Conducting structured and semi-structured
interviews.
Field Trip I Course Content
Ethical Considerations in Public Health Fieldwork
Principles of ethical research practices. Obtaining informed consent.
Emphasizing cultural sensitivity and respect. Strategies for meaningful community
engagement.
Field Trip I Course Content
Visit to Health Centers – Maternal and Child Health Focus
Logistics and safety briefing.
4. Teaching Methods
4. Teaching Methods(1)
Lectures: Introduce Practicals: Hands- Group Work:
key concepts and on training in data Collaborative
guide fieldwork collection methods. activities to
preparations. enhance teamwork.
4. Teaching Methods(2)
Field Visits: On-site learning to Workshops: Skill-building sessions Discussions and Debriefings:
observer public health conditions. on ethical practices and report Regular reflections on field
writing. experiences.
5. Assessment Methods
5. Assessment Methods
1 Field Participation
2 Field Report
3 Quizzes and Class Activities
4 Final Presentation
6. Grading Criteria
6. Grading Criteria
1 Field Participation: 20%
2 Field Report: 30%
3 Quizzes and Class Activities: 10%
4 Final Presentation: 40%
7. Recommended Texts /
Reading Materials
7. Recommended Texts /
Reading Materials
Textbooks
• Essentials of Public Health by Bernard J. Turnock.
• Public Health Practice: What Works by Floyd J. Fowler Jr.
• Introduction to Public Health by Mary-Jane Schneider.
• Community-Oriented Primary Care: Health Care for the 21st
Century by Institute of Medicine.
• Field Epidemiology by Michael Gregg.
• Research Methods in Public Health by Ann Bowling.
Journals
• American Journal of Public Health (AJPH).
• BMC Public Health.
• Global Health Action.
• The Lancet Public Health.
8. Course Schedule
8. Course Schedule(1)
1 Week 1-2: Pre-Field Trip Preparation 2 Week 3-4: Public Health Assessment
Methods
• Introduction to the Course and Team
Building. • Community and Population Health
• Overview of Public Health Fieldwork. Assessment Tools.
• Ethical Considerations and Logistics. • Data Collection Techniques.
3 Week 5-6: Field Trip Planning
• Developing a Fieldwork Proposal. 4 Week 7-9: Fieldwork Implementation
• Mapping and Site Selection. • Conducting Community Assessments.
• Engaging with Local Health Authorities.
8. Course Schedule(2)
1 Week 10: Mid-Field Review and Feedback
• Debriefing and Experience Sharing.
• Mid-Term Quiz and Class Activities.
2 Week 11-12: Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Basics of Data Entry and Analysis.
• Preparing Field Reports.
3 Week 13: Reporting and Presentation Skills
• Structuring a Field Report.
• Visual Presentation of Data.
4 Week 14-15: Final Presentations and Report
Submission
• Reflection on Field Experiences.
9. Office Hours
9. Office Hours
Instructor Availability Consultation Modes
• In-Person: By appointment
• Days: Saturday, Sunday, or walk-in.
and Thursday • Online: Zoom meetings
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, (prior booking required).
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM • Email: Queries can be
• Location: Office of Public sent to
Health, University of Gooni794@[Link].
Hargeisa, or via Zoom.
Thank You
