LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 2

This is a supplementally course to the leadership and management course

GYNEACOLOGY COURSE

PAEDIATRICS COURSE

 This is a half course. The  course hours is 100.

The expected theoretical hours to be covered 30 hours,practical 70 hours.

The course aims to equip the learners with knowledge and skills of Paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child

The learners are required to complete 2 tests (20%) 1 case presentation (10%) and a report on field attachment (10%).


SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COURSE (RNM)

This is a full course. The expected total number of hours 516. Theoretical hours 96 . Practical 420 hours.

The course enables the learner/s acquire knowledge and skills in integrated reproductive health enable them provide comprehensive services that will meet clients needs. 



NEONATOLOGY COURSE RNM/DEM

This is a course in neonatology. It is a full course that will run for the whole year comprising of theoretical instructions as well as practical. The expected total number of hours allocated is 80 hours of 20 hours theory and 60 hours practical. The mode of teaching will be lecture method,discussions,Problem based learning (PBL),Peer review,conference,seminar and through the e-learning platform.

The overall aim of this course is to equip learners with basic knowledge and skills in the care of the newborn with and without complications.

You are expected to complete four (4) continuous assessments- two (2) tests and two (2) assignments which add up to your final grade.

You are also expected to do clinical assessments and simulations in selected practical skills.The practical examination is in form of Observed Structural Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Expected competencies include but not limited to the ability to offer essential new born care.

INTEGRATED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

COURSE HOURS:               582

 THEORY:                             102 hours

 PRACTICAL:                      480 hours

 COURSE AIM:

 To equip students with knowledge and skills in Integrated Reproductive Health to enable them provide comprehensive services that will meet clients health needs.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 At the end of the course, student should be able to:

 

1.      Define the concept of Integrated Reproductive Health

2.      Describe the components of Integrated Reproductive Health

3.      Manage clients using principles of PPTCT

4.      Identify problems associated with Reproductive Health

5.      Manage and prevent problems associated with Reproductive Health

6.      Identify and offer appropriate interventions to clients requiring EMONC

 


PAEDIATRICS & PAEDIATRIC NURSING

THIS IS A FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS: 212 Hours

THEORY:72 hours

PRACTICAL: 140 hours                                                                                                           

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills of paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

  1. Define common terms used in Paediatrics.
  2. Describe growth and development of a child.
  3. Monitor the health of the child.
  4. Identify deviations from normal growth and development.
  5. Identify various conditions affecting children’s health.
  6. Apply scientific approaches in the management of children and make appropriate referral.
  7. Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of patients/clients.

 



INTEGRATED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH II

COURSE STATUS:  FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:                176

THEORY:                 32 hours

PRACTICAL:          144 hours

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills in Integrated Reproductive Health to enable them provide comprehensive services that will meet client’s health needs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, student should be able to:

  1.  Identify gynaecological problems affecting women
  2. Counsel women and Adolescent on issues of sexuality, family planning and reproductive health
  3. Manage clients undergoing special gynaecological procedures and investigations
  4. Collaborate with other stakeholders to advocate for gender equity
  5. Manage victims of gender based violence.

PAEDIATRICS AND PAEDIATRIC NURSING II

COURSE STATUS: FULL COURSE

COURSE HOURS:                66 Hours

THEORY:                              66 hours

PRACTICAL:                      0 hours                                                                                

COURSE AIM:

To equip students with knowledge and skills of Paediatric conditions and the management of a well and sick child. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

  1. Monitor the health of the child.
  2. Identify various conditions affecting children’s health.
  3. Apply scientific approaches in the management of children and make appropriate referral.
  4. Apply principles of Integrated Management of childhood illnesses (IMCI) in managing a sick child.