This module unit is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable

him/her apply the necessary preventive, curative, rehabilitative and promotive health services to the

community. At the end of the unit, the learner should be able to:

 recognize the role and importance of community health in social work

 identify community health needs and explain how they can be dealt with

 identify and refer specific health problems for appropriate action

 identify the emerging issues in community health