The Certificate in Nursing program covers a wide range of topics to ensure comprehensive learning and skill development. Here are the key learning outcomes:
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Certificate in Nursing
Duration: 2 years and 6 months
Level: Entry-level qualification in nursing
Eligibility:Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes
Diploma in Nursing Extension
Duration: 1 year and 6 months
Level: Mid-level qualification in nursing
Eligibility: Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes
OR a Certificate in Nursing from a recognized institution
Diploma in Midwifery
Duration: 1 year and 6 months
Level: Mid-level qualification in nursing
Eligibility: Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes
OR a Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
Course Outline
Course Details
Certificate in Nursing
- Duration: 2 years and 6 months
- Level: Entry-level qualification in nursing
- Eligibility:Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes
- Career Opportunities: Registered Nurse in hospitals, clinics, and NGOs. Specialization in different nursing fields. Eligibility for further studies (Bachelor of Nursing, Public Health, etc.).
Course Overview
The course covers a wide range of topics, including Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Nursing, Microbiology, Personal and Communal Health, Medical and Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and more. Each semester includes both theoretical and practical components to ensure comprehensive learning.
Learning Outcomes
- Anatomy and Physiology: Understand the structure and function of the human body.
- Foundations of Nursing: Develop a strong foundation in nursing principles, ethics, and legal issues.
- Microbiology: Gain knowledge of microorganisms and their role in health and disease.
- Personal and Communal Health: Understand concepts of personal and communal health, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Medical and Surgical Nursing: Acquire skills in managing medical and surgical conditions.
- Pharmacology: Learn about medicines, their preparation, and their effects on the body.
- Pediatric Nursing: Understand the care of infants and children.
- Mental Health Nursing: Gain knowledge of mental health concepts and therapeutic modalities.
- Primary Health Care: Understand principles and components of primary health care.
- Reproductive Health: Learn about reproductive health, family planning, and management of STIs and HIV/AIDS.
- Health Service Management: Develop skills in health service management, including leadership and resource management.
- Entrepreneurship: Gain knowledge of entrepreneurship skills and business opportunities.
These outcomes ensure that graduates are well-prepared to provide comprehensive nursing care in various healthcare settings
Course Outline
Year 1 Semester I
CN 111: Anatomy & Physiology I and First Aid
Topic : Anatomy and Physiology I
❏ Subtopic: Terms Used in Anatomy and Physiology
❏ Subtopic: Human Body Organization
❏ Subtopic: Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds
❏ Subtopic: Cell Structure and Function
❏ Subtopic: Tissue Structure and Function
❏ Subtopic: Blood and its Composition
❏ Subtopic: Cardiovascular System
❏ Subtopic: Lymphatic System
❏ Subtopic: Digestive System
❏ Subtopic: Skeletal System
❏ Subtopic: Muscular System
First Aid
❏ Subtopic: Principles of First Aid
❏ Subtopic: Components of a First Aid Kit
❏ Subtopic: Life-Threatening Conditions
❏ Subtopic: Personal Protection During First Aid
❏ Subtopic: First Aid in Medical Emergencies
❏ Subtopic: Injuries and Trauma
CN 112: Foundations of Nursing I and Computer Skills
Topic : Foundations of Nursing I
❏ Subtopic: History of Nursing
❏ Subtopic: The Role of the Nurse
❏ Subtopic: Code of Conduct for Nurses
❏ Subtopic: Principles of Professional Nursing Ethics and Etiquette
❏ Subtopic: Patient’s Rights
❏ Subtopic: Nurses’ Rights
❏ Subtopic: Nursing and the Law
❏ Subtopic: Nursing Standards and Qualities of a Nurse
❏ Lesson 01: General Principles and Rules of All Nursing Procedures
❏ Lesson 02 : Hospital Economy
❏ Lesson 03: Use of Personal Protective Equipment
❏ Lesson 04: Routine and Weekly Cleaning of the Ward
❏ Lesson 05: Waste Management and Disposal
❏ Lesson 06: Isolation of Infectious Patients
❏ Lesson 07: Causes of Infection
❏ Lesson 08: Medical Waste Disposal and Management
❏ Lesson 09: Cleaning Methods
❏ Lesson 10: Carry out Adequate Feeding of Patients
❏ Lesson 11: Perform Bladder and Bowel Care
❏ Lesson 12: Passing a Flatus Tube
❏ Lesson 13: Administration of Enema
❏ Lesson 14 : Ward Report
❏ Lesson 15 : Lifting/Positioning a Patient
❏ Lesson 16: Tepid Sponging
❏ Lesson 17: General Principles in Patient Care
❏ Lesson 18: Ethics in Nursing Care
❏ Lesson 19: Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
❏ Lesson 20: Body Mechanics
❏ Lesson 21: Bed Making
❏ Lesson 22: Vital Observations
❏ Lesson 23: Bed Bath
❏ Lesson 24: Oral Care/Mouth Care
❏ Lesson 25: Care and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Topic: Computer skills (to be assessed at school level)
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Computer and Computing
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Microsoft Computer Packages
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Internet Use
❏ Subtopic: Maintenance of the Computers and Their Components
CN 113: Personal and Communal Health & Microbiology
Topic: Microbiology
❏ Subtopic: Concepts of Microbiology
❏ Subtopic: Classification and Types of Microorganisms
❏ Subtopic: Pathogenic Microorganisms
❏ Subtopic: Normal Flora
❏ Subtopic: Characteristics and Mode of Spread of Disease-Causing Microorganisms
❏ Subtopic: Pathological Effects of Microorganisms
❏ Subtopic: Simple Laboratory Tests
❏ Subtopic: Infection Prevention and Control
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Immunity
❏ Subtopic: Antibodies
❏ Subtopic: Principles of Immunization
Topic: Introduction to Personal and Communal Health
❏ Subtopic: Concepts of Personal and Communal Health
❏ Subtopic: Determinants of Health
❏ Subtopic: Dimensions of Health
Topic :Personal Hygiene
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Personal Hygiene
❏ Subtopic: Cleanliness of Skin and Its Appendages
❏ Subtopic: Cleanliness of the Inside of the Body
❏ Subtopic: Special Groups in Personal Hygiene
❏ Subtopic: Clothing and Footwear
Topic: Concepts in Communicable Diseases
❏ Subtopic: Disease Causation and Prevention
❏ Subtopic: Disease Transmission Cycle
❏ Subtopic: Levels of Disease Prevention
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Environmental Hygiene/Sanitation
❏ Subtopic: Housing
❏ Subtopic: Ventilation Heating and Lighting
❏ Subtopic: Safe Water Supply
❏ Subtopic: Food Hygiene
❏ Subtopic: Sanitation
CN 114: Practicals
Year 1 Semester ii
CN 121: Anatomy & Physiology 2
Topic: Advanced Studies in Anatomy and Physiology – Part 2
❏ Subtopic: The Respiratory System
❏ Subtopic: The Urinary System
❏ Subtopic: The Endocrine System
❏ Subtopic: The Nervous System
❏ Subtopic: Organs of Special Senses
❏ Subtopic: The Reproductive System
CN 122 FoundationS Nursing II and Socio-Psychological Concepts – Part 2
Topic: Perform Specialized Nursing Care
❏ Subtopic: Wound dressing
❏ Subtopic: Colostomy Care
❏ Subtopic: Abdominal Paracentesis(Abdominal Tapping)
❏ Subtopic: Vulva Toilet/ Swabbing
❏ Subtopic: Oxygen Administration
❏ Subtopic: Lumbar Puncture
❏ Subtopic: Nasogastric tube to feed patients
❏ Subtopic: Gastrostomy Feeding
❏ Subtopic: Gastric Lavage
❏ Subtopic: Catheterization
❏ Subtopic: Tracheostomy Care
❏ Subtopic: Caring for patients in traction
❏ Subtopic: Prepare for application of orthopaedic splints
❏ Subtopic: Bandaging
❏ Subtopic: Nursing Process
❏ Subtopic: Take History of the patient
❏ Subtopic: Perform a physical examination of the Patient
❏ Subtopic: Making a Nursing Care Plan
❏ Subtopic: Admission of a patient
❏ Subtopic: Drug administration
❏ Subtopic: Transfer Patients
❏ Subtopic: Discharge of patients
❏ Subtopic: Last Office
Topic: Sociology and Psychology
❏ Subtopic: Definitions of terms used in Sociology
❏ Subtopic: Human groups and their effects on man
❏ Subtopic: Culture, beliefs and practices in relation to health
❏ Subtopic: Socio-cultural factors influencing the behaviour of an individual
❏ Subtopic: Socialization
❏ Subtopic: Social aspects of diseases
❏ Subtopic: Social aspects of hospitalization
❏ Subtopic: Urbanization and delivery of health services
❏ Subtopic: Nurse-patient relationship
❏ Subtopic: Concepts of Psychology
❏ Subtopic: Psychological Development
❏ Subtopic: Personality
❏ Subtopic: Psychological aspects in nursing care of patients
❏ Subtopic: Mental Defense Mechanisms
❏ Subtopic: Stress and Stressors
❏ Subtopic: Emotions
CN 123: Principles of Primary Health Care
Topic: Introduction to the foundational
❏ Subtopic: Concepts of primary Health care
❏ Subtopic: Principles, pillars and components/elements of Primary Health Care
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to community based-healthcare delivery (CBHC)
❏ Subtopic: Community Participation
❏ Subtopic: Community organization
❏ Subtopic: Community mobilization
❏ Subtopic: Community Empowerment
❏ Subtopic: Community Entry
❏ Subtopic: Carrying out community survey and Assessment
❏ Subtopic: Carry Out Home Visiting
❏ Subtopic: Conduct community feedback meetings
CN 124: Clinical Practice and Application
Year 2 Semester I
CN 211:Medical Nursing (I) and Pharmacology(I)
Topic : Introduction to Medical Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Terms used in Medical Nursing
☐ Subtopic: General Causes of Disease in the human body
☐ Subtopic: Levels of Disease Prevention
☐ Subtopic: General Principles of Disease Management
Topic: Conditions of the circulatory system
☐ Subtopic: General Signs & Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart & Blood Vessels
☐ Subtopic: Congestive Cardiac Failure
☐ Subtopic: Rheumatic Heart Disease
☐ Subtopic: Arteriosclerosis
☐ Subtopic: Embolism
☐ Subtopic: Hypertension
Topic: Hematologic Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Anemia
☐ Subtopic: Leukemia
☐ Subtopic: Coagulation Disorders
Topic: Respiratory System Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Common Cold
☐ Subtopic: Sinusitis
☐ Subtopic: Tonsillitis
☐ Subtopic: Influenza
☐ Subtopic: Pharyngitis
☐ Subtopic: Laryngitis
☐ Subtopic: Otitis Media
☐ Subtopic: Pneumonia
☐ Subtopic: Bronchitis
☐ Subtopic: Tuberculosis
☐ Subtopic: Asthma
☐ Subtopic: Emphysema
Topic: Part 2: Pharmacology (I)
☐ Subtopic: Terms used in Pharmacology
☐ Subtopic: Sources & Preparation of Medicines
☐ Subtopic: Concepts of Essential Drugs & Rational Medicine Use
☐ Subtopic: Classification of Medicines & Schedule of Controlled Substance
☐ Subtopic: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
CN 212: Surgical Nursing (I) and Gynecological Nursing
Topic: Part 1: Surgical Nursing (I)
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Surgical Nursing
☐ Subtopic: History of Surgery
☐ Subtopic: Terms used in surgical nursing
☐ Subtopic: Aseptic Technique
Topic: Special Investigations in Surgical Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Pre-operative Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Peri-operative Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Post-Operative Nursing Care
☐ Subtopic: Natural Body Defense Mechanisms
☐ Subtopic: Immunity
☐ Subtopic: Inflammation
☐ Subtopic: Specific Surgical Infections:
☐ Subtopic: Anthrax
☐ Subtopic: Tetanus
☐ Subtopic: Gangrene
☐ Subtopic: Common Surgical Conditions:
☐ Subtopic: Surgical Shock
☐ Subtopic: Burns
☐ Subtopic: Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Blood Transfusion
☐ Subtopic: Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance
☐ Subtopic: Tumors
☐ Subtopic: Fractures
☐ Subtopic: Wounds
Topic: Part 2: Gynecological Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Menstruation Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Abortion
☐ Subtopic: Ectopic Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic: Cervical Erosion, Trauma & Polyps
☐ Subtopic: Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
☐ Subtopic: Infertility
☐ Subtopic: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) & Recto-Vaginal Fistula (RVF)
☐ Subtopic: Cancers of Reproductive Health Organs (Breast, Cervix, Uterus, Ovaries)
CN 213: Paediatric Nursing (I)
Topic: Paediatric Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Characteristics of Normal Infant & Child
☐ Subtopic: Care of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic: Child Growth & Development
☐ Subtopic: Breastfeeding & its Effects on Child Growth and Development
☐ Subtopic: Child Health & Nutrition
☐ Subtopic: Methods for Determining Nutritional Status of Children
☐ Subtopic: Malnutrition in Children
Topic: Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Concepts Hospice Concept and Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Communication Process
☐ Subtopic: Pain management in palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Management of common Symptoms in palliative care
☐ Subtopic: Spiritual Needs
☐ Subtopic: Bereavement
☐ Subtopic: Death & Dying
☐ Subtopic: Psychosocial support to terminally ill patients
CN 224: Practicals
Year 2 Semester ii
CN 221: Medical Nursing (II) and Pharmacology (II)
Section: Part 1: Medical Nursing (II)
Topic:Conditions of the Digestive System:
☐ Subtopic: Stomatitis
☐ Subtopic: Gastritis
☐ Subtopic: Peptic Ulcer Disease
☐ Subtopic: Jaundice
☐ Subtopic: Hepatitis
☐ Subtopic: Liver Cirrhosis
☐ Subtopic: Cholecystitis
Topic: Medical Conditions of the Urinary System
☐ Subtopic: Urethritis
☐ Subtopic: Cystitis
☐ Subtopic: Pyelonephritis
☐ Subtopic: Glomerulonephritis
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Renal Failure
Topic: Medical Conditions of the Central Nervous System
☐ Subtopic: General Signs and Symptoms of Nervous System Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Meningitis
☐ Subtopic: Encephalitis
☐ Subtopic: Cerebral Vascular Accidents (Stroke)
☐ Subtopic: Unconsciousness (Coma)
☐ Subtopic: Poliomyelitis
Topic: Medical Conditions of the Endocrine System
☐ Subtopic: Diabetes Mellitus
☐ Subtopic: Thyrotoxicosis
Section: Part 2: Pharmacology (II)
Topic: Specific Antimicrobial Agents
☐ Subtopic: Antibiotics
☐ Subtopic: Quinolones
☐ Subtopic: Anti-Tuberculous Agents
☐ Subtopic: Anti-Helminths
☐ Subtopic: Antiretrovirals (ARVs)
☐ Subtopic: Antifungal Agents
Topic: Medicines Acting on Specific Body Systems
☐ Subtopic: Cardiovascular
☐ Subtopic: Gastrointestinal
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory System
☐ Subtopic: Urinary System
☐ Subtopic: Medicines Acting on Specific Organs (Eye, Ears, Nose, Throat)
☐ Subtopic: Dermatological Medicines
☐ Subtopic: Hematological Medicines
☐ Subtopic: Endocrine System Medicines
☐ Subtopic: Central Nervous System Medicines
Topic: Therapeutic Agents
☐ Subtopic: Anti-neoplastic Agents
☐ Subtopic: Analgesics
CN 222: Surgical Nursing (II) and Paediatric Nursing (II)
Section: Part 1: Surgical Nursing (II)
Subtopic: Surgical Conditions of the Head
☐ Lesson 01: Head Injury
Subtopic: Surgical Conditions of the Neck
☐ Lesson 01: Goitre
☐ Lesson 02: Thyrotoxicosis/Thyroidectomy
☐ Lesson 03: Tonsillitis – Tonsillectomy
Subtopic: Surgical Conditions of the Chest
☐ Lesson 01: Trauma of the Chest
☐ Lesson 02: Lung Abscess
☐ Lesson 03: Pleural Effusion
☐ Lesson 04: Infection of the Breast
☐ Lesson 05: Breast Cancer
Surgical Conditions of the Abdomen
☐ Lesson 01: Acute Abdomen
☐ Lesson 02: Ruptured Spleen
☐ Lesson 03: Ano-Rectal Surgical Conditions:
☐ Lesson 04: Perineal Abscess
☐ Lesson 05: Anal Fistula and Anal Fissure
☐ Lesson 06: Rectal Prolapse
Surgical Conditions of the Genital Urinary System
☐ Lesson 02: Enlargement of Prostate Gland
☐ Lesson 03: Urethral Strictures
Section: Part 2: Paediatric Nursing (II)
☐ Subtopic: Common health problems during childhood
☐ Subtopic: Nature and Causes of Childhood Diseases
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory System Diseases
☐ Subtopic: Gastrointestinal Tract Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Cardiovascular System Diseases and Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Central Nervous System Diseases
☐ Subtopic: Genitourinary Tract Diseases and Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Endemic and Epidemic Diseases
☐ Subtopic: Tumors in Children
☐ Subtopic: Eye and Ear Conditions
☐ Subtopic: HIV/AIDS in Children
☐ Subtopic: Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
☐ Subtopic: Surgical Conditions in Children
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Malformations in Children
☐ Subtopic: Fractures
☐ Subtopic: Burns
☐ Subtopic: Surgical Conditions of the Gastrointestinal Tract
☐ Subtopic: Provide first aid management of various accidents in children
☐ Subtopic: Admit children involved in accidents
☐ Subtopic: Educating Mothers on Accident Prevention in Children
CN 223: Mental Health Nursing and Occupational Health
Topic: Mental Health Nursing
☐ Subtopic: Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic: Classification of Mental Illnesses
☐ Subtopic: Etiological Factors of Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic: General Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illnesses
☐ Subtopic: Assessment of Individuals with Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic: The Mental Health Referral System
☐ Subtopic: The Nurse-Patient Relationship in Mental Health
☐ Subtopic: Creating a Therapeutic Environment in Mental Health
☐ Subtopic: Therapeutic Modalities in Psychiatry (Psychological and Physical Therapies)
☐ Subtopic: Common Functional Psychiatric Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Common Organic Mental Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Substance/Alcohol Use Disorders
Topic :Occupational Health
☐ Subtopic: Occupational Health
☐ Subtopic: Types of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Occupational Health Hazards in Various Workplaces
☐ Subtopic: Prevention and Control of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Role of a Nurse in Occupational Health Hazard Prevention in Workplaces
☐ Subtopic: Healthcare Waste Management Practices
☐ Subtopic: Injection Safety Methods
☐ Subtopic: The Workers’ Compensation Act
224 : Practicals
Year 3 Semester I
CN 311: Tropical Medicine and Surgical Nursing III
Topic: Communicable Diseases
❏ Subtopic:Introduction to Communicable Diseases
❏ Subtopic: Measles
❏ Subtopic: Malaria
❏ Subtopic: Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)
❏ Subtopic: Helminthic Diseases (Intestinal Worms)
❏ Subtopic: Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)
❏ Subtopic: Schistosomiasis
❏ Subtopic: Elephantiasis (Bancroftian Filariasis)
❏ Subtopic: Dracunculosis (Guinea Worm)
❏ Subtopic: Typhoid Fever
❏ Subtopic: Dysentery
❏ Subtopic: Cholera
❏ Subtopic: Brucellosis
❏ Subtopic: Ebola
❏ Subtopic: Yellow Fever
❏ Subtopic: Mumps (Parotiditis)
❏ Subtopic: Chicken Pox
❏ Subtopic: Rabies
❏ Subtopic: Tetanus
Topic: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Conditions
❏ Subtopic: Common Tumors of Ear, Nose, and Throat
❏ Subtopic: Foreign Bodies in Ear, Nose, and Throat
❏ Subtopic: Hemorrhage
Topic :Eye Conditions
❏ Subtopic: Conjunctivitis
❏ Subtopic: Trachoma
❏ Subtopic: Stye
❏ Subtopic: Foreign Body
❏ Subtopic: Eye Trauma
❏ Subtopic: Glaucoma
❏ Subtopic: Corneal Ulcer
❏ Subtopic: Cataract
CN 312: Reproductive Health, Guidance, and Counseling
❏ Subtopic: Reproductive Health
❏ Subtopic: Pillars of Safe Motherhood
❏ Subtopic: Methods of Family Planning
❏ Subtopic: Management of STI’s/HIV/AIDS
❏ Subtopic: Adolescent Health and Development
❏ Subtopic: Adolescent and Reproductive Health
❏ Subtopic: Adolescent Friendly Health Services
❏ Subtopic: Post Abortion Care
❏ Subtopic: Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
❏ Subtopic: Signs and Symptoms of Labor
❏ Subtopic: Management of 2nd Stage of Labor
❏ Subtopic: Management of 3rd Stage of Labor
❏ Subtopic: Care of a Baby’s Cord
❏ Subtopic: Health Education of Mothers
❏ Subtopic: Referral System for Mothers
❏ Subtopic: Signs and symptoms of 3rd stage of labor
❏ Subtopic: Management of 3rd stage of labor
❏ Subtopic: Examination of placenta
❏ Subtopic: Health education of mothers
❏ Subtopic: Referral system
❏ Subtopic: Identification of mothers at risk and their referral
Topic: Guidance and Counseling
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
❏ Subtopic: Counseling Procedure and Techniques
❏ Subtopic: Communication in Guidance and Counseling
❏ Subtopic: Group Counseling
❏ Subtopic: Ethical Codes in Counseling
CN 313: Health Service Management and Entrepreneurship
❏ Subtopic: Commonly Used Concepts in Health Service Management
❏ Subtopic: Uganda Health Sector
❏ Subtopic: Leadership in Healthcare Delivery
❏ Subtopic: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
❏ Subtopic: Management Roles in a Health Facility
❏ Subtopic: Motivation
❏ Subtopic: Delegation
❏ Subtopic: Conflict Resolution
❏ Subtopic: Team Building
❏ Subtopic: Decision-Making and Critical Thinking
❏ Subtopic: Communication in Health Care
❏ Subtopic: Customer Care
❏ Subtopic: Public Relations in Health Service Delivery
❏ Subtopic: Management of Health Facility Resources
Topic:Entrepreneurship
❏ Subtopic: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
❏ Subtopic: Entrepreneurship Skills
❏ Subtopic: Setting Up a Business
❏ Subtopic: Business Opportunities
❏ Subtopic: Types of Business Enterprises
❏ Subtopic: Business Competition
❏ Subtopic: Marketing Health Services
❏ Subtopic: Business Sustainability and Growth
❏ Subtopic: Monitoring and Evaluating a Business
CN 314 Practicals
Course Details
Diploma in Nursing Extension
- Duration: 1 years and 6 months
- Level: Mid -level qualification in nursing
- Eligibility:Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes OR a certificate in Nursing from a recognized institution
- Career Opportunities: Registered Nurse in hospitals, clinics, and NGOs. Specialization in different nursing fields. Eligibility for further studies (Bachelor of Nursing, Public Health, etc.).
Course Overview
The Diploma in Nursing program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide comprehensive nursing care in various healthcare settings. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including foundational nursing practices, medical and surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, community health, and palliative care. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to meet the diverse needs of patients and communities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Nursing program, students will be able to:
Apply Nursing Processes: Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Administer Medications: Safely administer prescribed medications and perform specialized nursing procedures such as oxygen administration, blood transfusions, and tracheostomy care.
Provide Peri-Operative Care: Deliver comprehensive peri-operative care, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
Manage Medical Conditions: Identify and manage medical conditions affecting various body systems, including the nervous, endocrine, renal, lymphatic, and musculoskeletal systems.
Perform Pediatric Nursing: Provide specialized care for pediatric patients, addressing conditions affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and genitourinary systems.
Deliver Mental Health Care: Address mental health needs by managing psychiatric emergencies, understanding legal issues in psychiatry, and providing care for mental health disorders in children.
Conduct Community Health Initiatives: Implement primary health care and community-based health care initiatives, including disease surveillance, community mobilization, and school health programs.
Engage in Research and Teaching: Conduct nursing research, write research proposals and reports, and apply teaching methodologies in nursing education.
Provide Palliative Care: Deliver palliative care to terminally ill patients, manage pain, and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
Manage Health Services: Apply principles of health service management, including human resource management, financial management, and leadership in healthcare settings.
Promote Occupational Health and Safety: Identify and manage occupational health hazards, implement safety measures, and promote workplace health and safety.
Course Outline
Year 1 Semester I
DNE 111: Foundations of Nursing (III)
Topic:Foundations of Nursing (III)
☐ Subtopic: Apply Nursing process to the management of patients
☐ Subtopic: Subtopic: Administer prescribed medicine appropriately
☐ Instilling medication (general)
☐ Blood transfusion
Topic: Specialized Nursing Care Procedures
☐ Subtopic: Perform Shortening and removal of drains
☐ Subtopic: Perform Colostomy Care
☐ Subtopic: Prepare Abdominis Paracentesis (Abdominal Tapping)
☐ Subtopic: Prepare Lumbar Puncture
☐ Subtopic: Perform Gastrostomy Feeding
☐ Subtopic: Carry out gastric Lavage
☐ Subtopic: Perform Tracheostomy Care
☐ Subtopic: Ophthalmological Care
☐ Subtopic: Care of the patient`s ears
☐ Subtopic: Pre-Operative Eye Care
☐ Subtopic: Ear Care: Basic care procedures.
☐ Subtopic: Peri-Operative Care:
☐ Subtopic: Orthopedic Nursing Care
☐ Subtopic: Prepare for Neurological Assessment
DNE 112: Medical Nursing (III)
Topic Conditions Affecting the Nervous System
☐ Subtopic: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
☐ Subtopic: Trigeminal Neuralgia
☐ Subtopic: Bell’s Palsy
☐ Subtopic: Parkinson’s Disease
☐ Subtopic: Spinal Cord Compression
☐ Subtopic: Transverse Myelitis
Topic: Medical Conditions Affecting the Endocrine System
☐ Subtopic: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
☐ Subtopic: Acromegaly/Gigantism (Hyperpituitarism)
☐ Subtopic: Dwarfism (Panhypopituitarism)
☐ Subtopic: Addison’s Disease (Adrenal Insufficiency)
☐ Subtopic: Pheochromocytoma
☐ Subtopic: Cushing’s Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hyperaldosteronism
☐ Subtopic: Thyrotoxicosis
☐ Subtopic: Diabetes Mellitus
Topic: Medical Diseases Affecting the Renal System
☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System
☐ Subtopic: Renal Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs):
☐ Subtopic: Cystitis
☐ Subtopic: Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
☐ Subtopic: Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Topic: Conditions of the Lymphatic System
☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System
☐ Subtopic: Lymphedema
☐ Subtopic: Lymphangitis and Lymphadenitis
☐ Subtopic: Hodgkin’s Disease
Topic: Conditions of the Musculo-Skeletal System
☐ Subtopic: Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculo-Skeletal System
☐ Subtopic: Tendonitis
☐ Subtopic: Rheumatoid Arthritis
☐ Subtopic: Osteoarthritis
☐ Subtopic: Gout
☐ Subtopic: Bursitis
☐ Subtopic: Ankylosing Spondylitis
☐ Subtopic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
☐ Subtopic: Osteoporosis
☐ Subtopic: Paget’s Disease
Skin Conditions (Dermatology)
☐ Subtopic: Dermatitis
☐ Subtopic: Acne Vulgaris
☐ Subtopic: Psoriasis
☐ Subtopic: Herpes Zoster
☐ Subtopic: Onychomycosis
DNE 113: Surgical Nursing III and Pediatric Nursing (II)
Section: Surgical Nursing (III)
Topic: Surgical Conditions of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT):
☐ Subtopic: Common Tumors of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
☐ Subtopic: Adenitis
☐ Subtopic: Nasal Polyps
☐ Subtopic: Peritonsillar Abscess
☐ Subtopic: Tonsillitis
☐ Subtopic: Otitis Media
☐ Subtopic: Adenoid Hypertrophy
☐ Subtopic: Furunculosis
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
☐ Subtopic: Epistaxis
Topic: Conditions of the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Anatomy of the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Conjunctivitis
☐ Subtopic: Trachoma
☐ Subtopic: Stye
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Body in the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Eye Trauma
☐ Subtopic: Exophthalmos
☐ Subtopic: Glaucoma
☐ Subtopic: Corneal Ulcers
☐ Subtopic: Cataract
Section: Pediatric Nursing II
Topic: Pediatric Conditions of the Respiratory System
☐ Subtopic: Resuscitation (Neonatal and Pediatric)
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory Distress Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Chronic Lung Disease
☐ Subtopic: Meconium Aspiration
☐ Subtopic: Pulmonary Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Apnea
☐ Subtopic: Pneumonia
☐ Subtopic: Asthma
Topic: Pediatric Conditions of the Cardiovascular System
☐ Subtopic: Sickle Cell Disease
☐ Subtopic: Pericarditis
☐ Subtopic: Rheumatic Heart Disease
Topic: Neurological Disorders in Children
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Toxoplasmosis
☐ Subtopic: Intracranial Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Topic: Genitourinary Conditions in Children
☐ Subtopic: Acute Glomerulonephritis
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Nephritic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hydrocele
Topic: Bone Conditions in Children
☐ Subtopic: Fractures
☐ Subtopic: Osteopenia of Prematurity (Metabolic Bone Disease)
☐ Subtopic: Osteomyelitis
☐ Subtopic: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Topic: Managing Children Living with HIV/AIDS
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to HIV/AIDS in Children
☐ Subtopic: Clinical Manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Children
☐ Subtopic: Opportunistic Infections in Children with HIV/AIDS
☐ Subtopic: Diagnostic Measures & Treatment of HIV/AIDS in Children (ARV therapy)
☐ Subtopic: Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS
☐ Subtopic: Counseling in HIV/AIDS
DNE 114: Mental Health Nursing (II) Pharmacology (III)
Section: Mental Health Nursing (II)
Topic: Psychiatric Emergencies
☐ Subtopic: Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
☐ Subtopic: Violence and Aggression of Patients/Clients
☐ Subtopic: Panic Attacks/Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Catatonic Stupor Syndrome in Schizophrenic Patients
☐ Subtopic: Status Epilepticus
☐ Subtopic: Epilepsy
Topic: Legal Issues in Psychiatry
☐ Subtopic: Law and Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic: Patient/Client’s Rights
☐ Subtopic: Standards of Care
Topic: Mental Health Disorders in Children
☐ Subtopic: Autism Spectrum Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Mood Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Bipolar Affective Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Suicide
☐ Subtopic: Anxiety Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
☐ Subtopic: Substance Abuse
☐ Subtopic: Eating Disorders
☐ Subtopic: Mental retardation
Section: Pharmacology (III)
Topic: Drugs Used in the Reproductive System
☐ Subtopic: Gonadotropin Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Androgens and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Erectile Dysfunction Medications
☐ Subtopic: Drugs for Labor and Delivery
Topic: Oncological Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Immunity and Immunization
☐ Subtopic: Immunological Agents
☐ Subtopic: Immunostimulants drugs
☐ Subtopic: Antineoplastic drugs
Topic: Psychopharmacology
☐ Subtopic: Anxiolytics and Hypnotics
☐ Subtopic: Mood Stabilizers
☐ Subtopic: Anti-depressants
☐ Subtopic: Anti-psychotics
☐ Subtopic: Anticonvulsants
Topic: Narcotics
☐ Subtopic: Narcotics (Opioids)
☐ Subtopic: Storage of Narcotics
Topic: Poison and Non-Medical Use of Drugs
☐ Subtopic: Organophosphates Poisoning
Year 1 Semester ii
DNE 121: Primary Health Care (PHC) and Community Based Health Care (CBHC)
Section: Primary Health Care (PHC)
Topic: Introduction to Primary Health Care
☐ Subtopic: Core Concepts of Primary Health Care
☐ Subtopic: Principles, Pillars, and Elements/Components of Primary Health Care
Section: Community-Based Health Care (CBHC)
Topic: Introduction to Community-Based Health Care
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to community-based health care
☐ Subtopic: Community Entry
☐ Subtopic: Community Assessment
☐ Subtopic: Community Situation Analysis (Diagnosis)
☐ Subtopic: Community Mobilization
☐ Subtopic: Community Participation
☐ Subtopic: Community Organization
☐ Subtopic: Community Empowerment
☐ Subtopic: Community-Based Rehabilitative Services for Disabled and Disadvantaged Groups
DNE 122: Applied Research and Teaching Methodology
Section: Applied Research
Topic: Introduction to Nursing Research
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Research
☐ Subtopic: Key Terminologies in Research
☐ Subtopic: Research Ethics
☐ Subtopic: Purpose of Studying Research
☐ Subtopic: Research Approaches: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Topic: Writing a research proposal and report
☐ Subtopic: Steps in Research Process
☐ Subtopic: Formulation of Research Topics
☐ Subtopic: Writing a Research Proposal:
☐ Subtopic: Preliminary Pages (Title page, abstract, etc.)
☐ Subtopic: Chapter One: Introduction
☐ Subtopic: Chapter Two: Literature Review
☐ Subtopic: Chapter Three: Methodology
☐ Subtopic: Research Designs/Study Designs
☐ Subtopic: Study Population and Sampling Techniques
☐ Subtopic: Sample Size Determination
☐ Subtopic: Research Instruments
☐ Subtopic: Data Collection Methods
☐ Subtopic: References/Referencing Styles
☐ Subtopic: Research Report
☐ Subtopic: Presentation of Research findings
Teaching Methodology
Topic: Introduction to Teaching Methodology and Concept of Education
Subtopic:Teaching and Learning process
Subtopic: Teaching learning methods
Subtopic: Communication and Human Relations
Subtopic:Teaching technology
Subtopic: Assessment and Evaluation.
DNE 123: Palliative Care Nursing
Topic: Palliative Care Concepts
☐ Subtopic: Principles of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Importance of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Roles of Palliative Care in Uganda
☐ Subtopic: Attributes of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Preparation of Family to make important decisions
Topic: The Hospice Concepts
☐ Subtopic: Hospice Movement: History and development
☐ Subtopic: Philosophy of Hospice Care
☐ Subtopic: Goals of Hospice Care
☐ Subtopic: Holistic Care Approach in Hospice
Topic: Pain Management
☐ Subtopic: Assessment of pain
☐ Subtopic: Pain Assessment in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Pain Management
☐ Subtopic: Psychosocial Support for Terminally Ill Patients
Topic: Palliative Care Emergencies
☐ Subtopic: Severe Uncontrolled Pain
☐ Subtopic: Spinal Cord Compression
☐ Subtopic: Hypercalcemia
☐ Subtopic: Hemorrhage
☐ Subtopic: Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (SVCO)
Topic: Symptoms in Terminally Ill Patients
☐ Subtopic: GIT (Gastrointestinal Issues: Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Anorexia, Constipation, Hiccups),
☐ Subtopic: Neurological Issues ( Delirium, Depression, Insomnia)
☐ Subtopic: Respiratory Issues (Dyspnea / Air Hunger)
☐ Subtopic: Integumentary Issues (Non-healing Wounds, Pruritus)
Topic: Common Conditions in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic: Anger
☐ Subtopic: Spiritual Needs
☐ Subtopic: Bereavement
Topic: Ethics at the End of Life
☐ Subtopic: Hastened Death and Assisted Death
☐ Subtopic: Advanced Directives
☐ Subtopic: Will Making
Topic: Terminal Care
☐ Subtopic: Nearing Death Awareness
☐ Subtopic: Euthanasia
☐ Subtopic: Grief
☐ Subtopic: Death and Dying
☐ Subtopic: Breaking Sad news
DNE 124: Disaster Management and Occupational Health and Safety
Section: Disaster Management
Topic: Disaster
☐ Subtopic: Natural disaster
☐ Subtopic: Man-Made Disasters
Topic: Disaster Management
☐ Subtopic: Roles played by each stakeholder as far as preparedness, response
and recovery and mitigation are concerned
☐ Subtopic: Stages of Disaster Management
☐ Subtopic: Requirements for Disaster Preparedness
Topic: Disaster prevention
☐ Subtopic: Natural Prevention
☐ Subtopic: Artificial Prevention
Section: Occupational Health and Safety
Topic: Introduction to Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Introduction of Occupational Health and Safety
☐ Subtopic: Identification of Occupational Health Hazards in Different Workplaces
☐ Subtopic: Types of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Prevention and Control of Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic: Workers’ Compensation Act
☐ Subtopic: Work-related injuries and fatalies
☐ Subtopic: Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
☐ Subtopic: Injection Safety and Safe Disposal Practices
☐ Subtopic: Waste Management in Healthcare Settings
☐ Subtopic: Psychosocial Aspects of Work: Job Stress and Associated Conditions
Year 2 Semester I
DNE 211: Paediatric Nursing (III)
Topic: Medical Conditions Affecting the Nervous System
☐ Subtopic: Haemophilus influenzae Infections
☐ Subtopic: Meningitis
☐ Subtopic: Intersexual disabilities
☐ Subtopic: Seizure Disorders in Children
☐ Subtopic: Cerebral Palsy
Topic: Endocrine Disorders Affecting the Children
☐ Subtopic: Diabetes -Mellitus
☐ Subtopic: Thyrotoxicosis
☐ Subtopic: Precocious Puberty
Topic: Urinary Disorders Affecting Children
☐ Subtopic: Nephrotic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Nephritic Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Hydrocele
Topic: Integumentary Disorders of the Skin
☐ Subtopic: Atopical Dermatitis
☐ Subtopic: Eczema
☐ Subtopic: Skin Allergies
☐ Subtopic: Plant Allergies
☐ Subtopic: Stings and Bites
Topic: Eye Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Glaucoma
☐ Subtopic: Visual Impairment
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Cataract
☐ Subtopic: Strabismus
☐ Subtopic: Eye Injuries in Children
☐ Subtopic: Foreign Bodies in the Eye
☐ Subtopic: Eye Infections in Children
☐ Subtopic: Post-Operative Care of a Child Undergoing Eye Surgery
Topic: Conditions of the Ear and Nose
☐ Subtopic: Hearing Impairment
☐ Subtopic: Removal of Foreign Bodies from the Ear and Nose in Children
☐ Subtopic: Reye’s Syndrome
Topic: Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI)
☐ Subtopic: IMCI Strategy in Healthcare
☐ Subtopic: General Danger Signs
☐ Subtopic: Assessment and Classification of a Sick Child (2 months to 5 years)
☐ Subtopic: Treat the Child
☐ Subtopic: Assessment and Classification of a Sick Young Infant (0-2 months)
☐ Subtopic: Management of HIV/AIDS using the IMCI Approach
DNE 212: Gynaecology (II) and Reproductive Health (II)
Section: Gynaecology (II)
Topic: Manage of Women with Gynaecological Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Gynaecology
☐ Subtopic: History Taking, Physical Examinations, and Diagnostic Investigations in Gynaecology
☐ Subtopic: Menstrual Disorders;
- Lesson 01: Amenorrhoea
- Lesson 02: Dysmenorrhoea
- Lesson 03: Menorrhagia
- Lesson 04: Metrorrhagia
- Lesson 05: Polymenorrhagia / Epimenorrhoea
- Lesson 06: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Lesson 07: Premenstrual Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Abortions
- Lesson 01: Threatened Abortion
- Lesson 02: Inevitable Abortion
- Lesson 03: Incomplete Abortion
- Lesson 04: Complete Abortion
- Lesson 05: Septic Abortion
- Lesson 06: Missed Abortion
- Lesson 07: Habitual Abortion
- Lesson 08: Criminal Abortion
- Lesson 09: Abortion outside legal framework
☐ Subtopic: Cervical Conditions
☐ Subtopic: Urogenital Fistulas: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Recto-Vaginal Fistula (RVF)
☐ Subtopic: Cancers of the Female Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: Fibroids
☐ Subtopic: Congenital Abnormalities of the Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
☐ Subtopic: Ovarian Cysts
Section: Reproductive Health (II)
Topic: Applied Anatomy of the Female and Male Reproductive Organ
☐ Subtopic: Internal and External Female Reproductive Organs
☐ Subtopic: The Male Reproductive Organs
Topic: Adolescent Reproductive Health
☐ Subtopic: Integration of Reproductive Health Services
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent Health and Development
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent-Friendly Health Services
☐ Subtopic: Adolescent Sexual and reproductive health
☐ Subtopic: Vulnerable Groups
☐ Subtopic: Community Involvement in Adolescent Reproductive Health
Topic: Family Planning
☐ Subtopic: Family Planning Methods and their mode of Action
☐ Subtopic: Family Planning Counselling
Topic: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to STIs
- Lesson 01: Gonorrhoea
- Lesson 02: Chancroid
☐ Subtopic: Syndromic Management of STIs
- Lesson 01: Urethral Discharge Syndrome
- Lesson 02: Abnormal Vaginal Discharge Syndrome
- Lesson 03: Genital Ulcer Syndrome
- Lesson 04: Inguinal Buboes Syndrome
☐ Subtopic: Management of HIV/AIDs and hepatitis
☐ Subtopic: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP and ARVs)
Topic: Post-Abortion Care
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Post-Abortion Care
☐ Subtopic: Components of Post-Abortion Care
☐ Subtopic: Barriers to Post-Abortion Care
DNE 213: Health Service Management and Entrepreneurship
Section Health Service Management
Topic: Management
☐ Subtopic: Health Service Management
☐ Subtopic: Management Theories and Styles
☐ Subtopic: Principles of Management
☐ Subtopic: Levels of Management and their Functions;
- Lesson 01: Planning
- Lesson 02: Organizing
- Lesson 03: Staffing
- Lesson 04: Directing
- Lesson 05: Controlling
☐ Subtopic: Human Resource Management in Healthcare
☐ Subtopic: Human Resource Planning
☐ Subtopic: Staff Recruitment Process
- Lesson 01: Job Analysis
☐ Subtopic: Performance Appraisal
☐ Subtopic: Financial Management
☐ Subtopic: Management of Equipment and Supplies
☐ Subtopic: Transport Management
☐ Subtopic: Management of Infrastructure
☐ Subtopic: Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response
☐ Subtopic: Key Government Policies
Topic: Leadership in Healthcare
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Leadership
☐ Subtopic: Leadership Theories
☐ Subtopic: Team Processes
☐ Subtopic: Leadership Styles
☐ Subtopic: Staff Delegation
☐ Subtopic: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
☐ Subtopic: Negotiation Skills
☐ Subtopic: Support Supervision
Section: Entrepreneurship
Topic: Concept of Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic: Small Businesses in the Economy
☐ Subtopic: The Entrepreneurship, the entrepreneur and the Owner Manager
☐ Subtopic: Innovation and the Market Place;
- Lesson 01: Innovation
- Lesson 02: Business Ethics
- Lesson 03: Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Topic: Creating an Entrepreneurial Small Business
☐ Subtopic: Business Planning
☐ Subtopic: Types of Business Enterprises;
- Lesson 01: Sole Proprietorships
- Lesson 02: Partnerships
- Lesson 03: Joint Stock Companies
- Lesson 04: Cooperatives
☐ Subtopic: Business Enterprise
☐ Subtopic: Business Planning
☐ Subtopic: Successful Strategies for Small Businesses
☐ Subtopic: Start-ups and Franchises (Permits/License)
☐ Subtopic: Buying an Existing Business
☐ Subtopic: Forming and Protecting a Business
Topic: Managing People and Resources
☐ Subtopic: Managing people and resources
☐ Subtopic: Marketing
☐ Subtopic: Money Matters for Small Businesses
☐ Subtopic: Business Exits and Realizing Value
Course Details
Diploma in Midwifery
- Duration: 1 years and 6 months
- Level: Mid-level qualification in nursing
- Eligibility:Minimum of O-Level Certificate with at least 5 passes OR a Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution
- Career Opportunities: Midwife in hospitals, maternity wards, and community clinics. Maternal and child healthcare specialist. Opportunities to upgrade to Bachelor of Midwifery or related fields.
Course Overview
he Diploma in Midwifery program is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in midwifery and obstetric care. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including normal and abnormal pregnancy, labor and delivery, postnatal care, gynecology, reproductive health, mental health, pharmacology, community health, tropical medicine, pediatric nursing, palliative care, disaster management, occupational health, and health services management. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing students to provide high-quality care to mothers and newborns in various healthcare settings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Midwifery program, students will be able to:
Provide Comprehensive Midwifery Care: Deliver care throughout the stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postnatal period, including managing normal and abnormal conditions.
Administer Medications and Treatments: Safely administer prescribed medications and perform specialized midwifery procedures.
Manage Obstetric Emergencies: Identify and manage obstetric emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, and obstructed labor.
Conduct Antenatal and Postnatal Assessments: Perform thorough assessments of pregnant women and newborns, identifying and managing any complications.
Promote Reproductive Health: Provide reproductive health education and services, including family planning, safe motherhood, and management of sexually transmitted infections.
Address Mental Health Needs: Recognize and manage mental health conditions related to maternal and child health.
Implement Community Health Initiatives: Engage in community-based health care, disease surveillance, and health education programs.
Conduct Research and Teaching: Conduct midwifery research, write research proposals and reports, and apply teaching methodologies in midwifery education.
Provide Palliative Care: Deliver palliative care to terminally ill patients, manage pain, and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
Manage Health Services: Apply principles of health service management, including human resource management, financial management, and leadership in healthcare settings.
Promote Occupational Health and Safety: Identify and manage occupational health hazards, implement safety measures, and promote workplace health and safety.
Course Outline
Year 1 Semester I
DME 111: Midwifery I and Obstetric Anatomy
Section: Midwifery I
Topic:1.0 Introduction to Midwifery
☐ Subtopic 1.1: Key Terminologies in Midwifery
☐ Subtopic 1.2: Normal Pregnancy;
- Lesson 1.2.1: Characteristics of Normal Pregnancy
- Lesson 1.2.2: Physiology of Pregnancy
- Lesson 1.2.3: Common Minor Disorders of Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 1.3: Antenatal Care
☐ Subtopic 1.4: Health Education During Antenatal Care
☐ Subtopic 1.5: Labour
☐ Subtopic 1.5: Normal First Stage of Labour:
- Lesson 1.5.1: Physiology and Management
- Lesson 1.5.2: The Partograph: Use and interpretation.
- Lesson 1.5.3: Vaginal Examination: Technique and findings.
☐ Subtopic 1.6: Normal Second Stage of Labour;
- Lesson 1.6.1: Physiology and Management
Lesson 1.6.2: Mechanism of Labour
Lesson 1.6.3: Episiotomy: Indications and Procedure
- Lesson 1.6.1: Physiology and Management
☐ Subtopic 1.7: Normal Third Stage of Labour;
- Lesson 1.7.1: Physiology and Management
- Lesson 1.7.2: Examination of the Placenta and Membranes
☐ Subtopic 1.8: Normal Puerperium (Postpartum Period);
- Lesson 1.8.1: Physiology and Management
- Lesson 1.8.2: Common Minor Disorders of the Puerperium
- Lesson 1.8.3: Postnatal Clinic/Examination
- Lesson 1.8.4: Postnatal Exercises
☐ Subtopic 1.9: Domiciliary (Home-Based) Care in Midwifery
Topic: 2.0 Obstetric Anatomy and Physiology
☐ Subtopic 2.1: Key Terminologies in Obstetric Anatomy
☐ Subtopic 2.2: The Female Pelvis
☐ Subtopic 2.3: Varieties of Pelvis (Caldwell-Moloy Classification)
☐ Subtopic 2.4: Pelvic Assessment (Clinical Pelvimetry)
☐ Subtopic 2.5: The Female external genital organs(vulva)
☐ Subtopic 2.6: Pelvic Floor Muscles
☐ Subtopic 2.7: The Vagina
☐ Subtopic 2.8: The Cervix
☐ Subtopic 2.9: The Uterus
☐ Subtopic 2.10: Uterine Tubes (Fallopian Tubes)
☐ Subtopic 2.11: The Ovaries
☐ Subtopic 2.12: The Breasts
☐ Subtopic 2.13: Gametogenesis (Oogenesis and Spermatogenesis)
☐ Subtopic 2.14: The Menstrual Cycle
☐ Subtopic 2.15: Fertilization and Implantation
☐ Subtopic 2.16: Embryology (Early Development)
☐ Subtopic 2.17: Placenta at Term
- Lesson 2.17.1: The Fetal Sac (Amnion and Chorion)
- Lesson 2.17.2: Amniotic Fluid
- Lesson 2.17.3: The Umbilical Cord
- Lesson 2.17.4: Vernix Caseosa
- Lesson 2.17.5: Varieties of the Placenta
☐ Subtopic 2.18: Fetal Circulation
☐ Subtopic 2.19: The Fetal Skull, Internal Structures and Fetal Skull
☐ Subtopic 2.20: Moulding of the Fetal Skull
☐ Subtopic 2.21: Significance of the Female Urinary System in Obstetrics
DME 112: Gynaecology and Reproductive Health
Subtopic 3.0: Gyna ecology
☐ Subtopic 3.1: Structural Abnormalities of the Female Genital Tract
☐ Subtopic 3.2: Menstrual Disorders (Detailed overview)
☐ Subtopic 3.3: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
☐ Subtopic 3.4: Menopause
☐ Subtopic 3.5: Abortions (Spontaneous and Induced)
☐ Subtopic 3.6: Ectopic Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 3.7: Hydatidiform Mole (Gestational Trophoblastic Disease)
☐ Subtopic 3.8: Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID)
☐ Subtopic 3.9: Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)
☐ Subtopic 3.10: Urogenital Fistulas: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Recto-Vaginal Fistula (RVF)
☐ Subtopic 3.11: Genital Cancers:
☐ Subtopic 3.12: Cervical Cancer
☐ Subtopic 3.13: Uterine Cancer (Endometrial)
☐ Subtopic 3.14: Ovarian Cancer
☐ Subtopic 3.15: Breast Cancer
☐ Subtopic 3.16: Uterine Prolapse
☐ Subtopic 3.17: Genital Prolapse: Rectocele and Cystocele
☐ Subtopic 3.18: Infertility (Female factors)
Topic:4.0 Reproductive Health
☐ Subtopic 4.1: Introduction to Reproductive Health
☐ Subtopic 4.2: Family Planning
☐ Subtopic 4.3: Artificial Contraceptive Methods
☐ Subtopic 4.4: Hormonal Contraceptive Methods
☐ Subtopic 4.5: Safe Motherhood Initiatives
☐ Subtopic 4.6: Management of High-Risk Pregnancies within Safe Motherhood
☐ Subtopic 4.7: Obstetrical and Paediatric Emergencies in Safe Motherhood
☐ Subtopic 4.8: Delays in Accessing Care in Safe Motherhood, Maternal Mortality, and Preconception Care
☐ Subtopic 4.9: Antenatal Care within the Reproductive Health Framework
☐ Subtopic 4.10: Post-Abortion Care and Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
☐ Subtopic 4.11: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
☐ Subtopic 4.12: Syndromic Management of STIs
☐ Subtopic 4.13: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) / Sexual-Based Violence
☐ Subtopic 4.14: Domestic Violence
☐ Subtopic 4.15: Male Involvement in Reproductive Health
☐ Subtopic 4.16: Integration of Reproductive Health Services
☐ Subtopic 4.17: Adolescent Reproductive Health
DME 113: Mental Health and Pharmacology
Topic: 5.0 Mental Health
☐ Subtopic 5.1: Concepts of Mental Health and Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic 5.2: Classification of Mental Illnesses
☐ Subtopic 5.3: Etiological Factors of Mental Illness
☐ Subtopic 5.4: General Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illnesses
☐ Subtopic 5.5: Assessment of the Mentally Ill Patient
☐ Subtopic 5.6: Therapeutic Modalities in Psychiatry: An Overview
☐ Subtopic 5.7: Substance and Alcohol Abuse
☐ Subtopic 5.8: Psychopharmacology / Physical Treatments in Psychiatry
☐ Subtopic 5.9: Psychological Therapies
☐ Subtopic 5.10: Psychiatric Disorders Related to Maternal and Child Health
☐ Subtopic 5.11: Psychiatric Emergencies
☐ Subtopic 5.12: Acute Conversional Dissociative Disorders
Topic: 6.0 Pharmacology
☐ Subtopic 6.1: Basic Terms Used in Pharmacology
☐ Subtopic 6.2: Sources and Preparation of Medicines
☐ Subtopic 6.3: Application of Pharmacology to Nursing and Patient Education
☐ Subtopic 6.4: Legal Aspects and National Policies Related to Medication Use
☐ Subtopic 6.5: Concepts of Essential Drugs and Rational Medicine Use
☐ Subtopic 6.6: Classification of Medicines and Schedules of Controlled Substances
☐ Subtopic 6.7: Basic Principles of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
☐ Subtopic 6.8: Understanding Prescriptions
☐ Subtopic 6.9: Principles of Drug Administration
☐ Subtopic 6.10: Medicines Commonly Used in Midwifery Practice
☐ Subtopic 6.11: Medicines Commonly Used in Paediatrics
☐ Subtopic 6.12: Specific Anti-Microbial Agents
☐ Subtopic 6.13: Medicines Acting on Specific Body Systems (Overview)
☐ Subtopic 6.14: Other Therapeutics (e.g., analgesics, antipyretics)
DME 114: Community Health and Tropical Medicine
Topic: 7.0 Community Health
☐ Subtopic 7.1: Introduction to Primary Health Care (PHC)
☐ Subtopic 7.2: Core Concepts of Primary Health Care
☐ Subtopic 7.3: Principles, Pillars, and Components/Elements of Primary Health Care
☐ Subtopic 7.4: Introduction to Community-Based Health Care (CBHC)
☐ Subtopic 7.5: Community Participation
☐ Subtopic 7.6: Community Organisation
☐ Subtopic 7.7: Community Mobilization
☐ Subtopic 7.8: Community Empowerment
☐ Subtopic 7.9: Community Entry Strategies
☐ Subtopic 7.10: Conducting Community Surveys and Assessments
☐ Subtopic 7.11: Home Visiting in Community Health
☐ Subtopic 7.12: Disease Surveillance at the Community Level
☐ Subtopic 7.13: School Health Programs
☐ Subtopic 7.14: Tropical Medicine
Topic: 8.0 Tropical Diseases/Communicable Diseases
☐ Subtopic 8.1: Introduction to Communicable Diseases
☐ Subtopic 8.2: Disease Transmission Cycle
☐ Subtopic 8.3: Epidemiology of Diseases (Basic concepts)
☐ Subtopic 8.4: Common Tropical Diseases:
☐ Subtopic 8.5: Gastroenteritis (Infectious Diarrhoea)
☐ Subtopic 8.6: Measles
☐ Subtopic 8.7: Malaria
☐ Subtopic 8.8: Tuberculosis (TB)
☐ Subtopic 8.9: Leprosy
☐ Subtopic 8.10: Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)
☐ Subtopic 8.11: Helminthic Diseases (Intestinal Worms)
☐ Subtopic 8.12: Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)
☐ Subtopic 8.13: Schistosomiasis
☐ Subtopic 8.14: Elephantiasis (Bancroftian Filariasis)
☐ Subtopic 8.15: Dracunculosis (Guinea Worm)
☐ Subtopic 8.16: Typhoid Fever
☐ Subtopic 8.17: Dysentery (Bacillary and Amoebic)
☐ Subtopic 8.18: Cholera
☐ Subtopic 8.19: Brucellosis
☐ Subtopic 8.20: Ebola Virus Disease
☐ Subtopic 8.21: Yellow Fever
☐ Subtopic 8.22: Mumps (Parotiditis)
☐ Subtopic 8.23: Chickenpox (Varicella)
☐ Subtopic 8.24: Rabies
☐ Subtopic 8.25: Hemorrhagic Fevers
☐ Subtopic 8.26: SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), Anthrax, Hepatitis
☐ Subtopic 8.27: Tetanus
Year 1 Semester ii
DME 121: Midwifery II
Topic:9.0 Abnormal Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 9.1: Medical Disorders During Pregnancy;
- Lesson 9.1.1: Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.2: Sickle Cell Anaemia in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.3: Renal Diseases in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.4: Essential Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.5: Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.6: Asthma in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.1.7: Epilepsy in Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 9.2: Infections During Pregnancy;
- Lesson 9.2.1: Malaria in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.2.2: Tuberculosis in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.2.3: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Pregnancy
- Lesson 9.2.4: HIV in Pregnancy and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)
- Lesson 9.2.5: Respiratory Tract Infections in Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 9.3: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Severe Nausea and Vomiting)
☐ Subtopic 9.4: Disorders of Amniotic Fluid (Polyhydramnios and Oligohydramnios)
☐ Subtopic 9.5: Multiple Pregnancy (Twins, Triplets, etc.)
☐ Subtopic 9.6: Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
☐ Subtopic 9.7: Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD)
☐ Subtopic 9.8: Prolonged Pregnancy and Post-Term Pregnancy
☐ Subtopic 9.9: Rhesus Incompatibility (Rh Isoimmunization)
☐ Subtopic 9.10: Topic: Abnormal Labour
☐ Subtopic 9.11: Antepartum Haemorrhage (Placenta Praevia, Abruptio Placentae)
☐ Subtopic 9.12: Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia (Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension)
☐ Subtopic 9.13: Cord Presentation and Cord Prolapse
☐ Subtopic 9.14: Malpresentations;
- Lesson 9.14.1: Breech Presentation
- Lesson 9.14.2: Compound Presentation
- Lesson 9.14.3: Brow Presentation
- Lesson 9.14.4: Shoulder Presentation
- Lesson 9.14.5: Face Presentation
- Lesson 9.14.6: Unstable Lie
☐ Subtopic 9.15: Malposition of the Fetus
☐ Subtopic 9.16: Abnormal Uterine Action (Dystocia)
☐ Subtopic 9.17: Trial of Labour After Caesarean Section (TOLAC)
☐ Subtopic 9.18: Fetal Distress
☐ Subtopic 9.19: Maternal Distress During Labour
☐ Subtopic 9.20: Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)
☐ Subtopic 9.21: Obstetric Operations;
- Lesson 9.21.1: Caesarean Section
- Lesson 9.21.1: Forceps Delivery
- Lesson 9.21.1: Vacuum Extraction
- Lesson 9.21.1: Symphysiotomy
- Lesson 9.21.1: Destructive Operations (Embryotomy, Craniotomy)
DME 122: Applied Research and Teaching Methodology
Topic: 10.0 Applied Research
☐ Subtopic 10.1: Introduction to Nursing Research
☐ Subtopic 10.2: Key Terminologies in Research
☐ Subtopic 10.3: Research Ethics
☐ Subtopic 10.4: Importance of Studying Research in Nursing
☐ Subtopic 10.5: Research Approaches: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
☐ Subtopic 10.6: The Research Process:
☐ Subtopic 10.7: Steps in the Research Process
☐ Subtopic 10.8: Formulation of Research Topics
☐ Subtopic 10.9: Writing a Research Proposal
☐ Subtopic 10.10: Preliminary Pages (Title page, abstract, etc.)
☐ Subtopic 10.11: Chapter One: Introduction
☐ Subtopic 10.12: Chapter Two: Literature Review
☐ Subtopic 10.13: Chapter Three: Methodology
☐ Subtopic 10.14: Research Designs/Study Designs
☐ Subtopic 10.15: Study Population and Sampling Techniques
☐ Subtopic 10.16: Sample Size Determination
☐ Subtopic 10.17: Research Instruments
☐ Subtopic 10.18: Data Collection Methods
☐ Subtopic 10.19: References/Referencing Styles
☐ Subtopic 10.20: Appendices
☐ Subtopic 10.21: Writing a Research Report
☐ Subtopic 10.22: Chapter Four: Results
☐ Subtopic 10.23: Chapter Five: Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations
☐ Subtopic 10.24: Final Research Report Structure and Format
Topic: 11.0 Introduction to Teaching Methodology and Concept of Education
☐ Subtopic 11.1: Introduction to teaching methodology and Concept of education
☐ Subtopic 11.2: Teaching and Learning Process
☐ Subtopic 11.3: Teaching learning method
☐ Subtopic 11.4: Communication and Human Relations
☐ Subtopic 11.5: Teaching technology
☐ Subtopic 11.6: Assessment and Evaluation
DME 123: Pediatric Nursing and Palliative Care Nursing
Topic: 12.0 Paediatric Nursing I
☐ Subtopic 12.1: Introduction to Paediatrics
☐ Subtopic 12.2: Key Terminologies
☐ Subtopic 12.3: Physiology of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.4: Immediate and Routine Care of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.5: Characteristic Features of a Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.6: Routine Care of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.7: Examination of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.8: Minor Disorders of the Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.9: Child Growth and Development (Principles and milestones)
☐ Subtopic 12.10: Immunization Schedule for Infants and Children
☐ Subtopic 12.11: The Cold Chain (Vaccine storage and handling)
☐ Subtopic 12.12: Breastfeeding and Weaning Practices
☐ Subtopic 12.13: Asphyxia Neonatorum (Birth Asphyxia)
☐ Subtopic 12.14: Low Birth Weight Babies:
☐ Subtopic 12.15: Prematurity
☐ Subtopic 12.16: Small for Gestational Age (SGA) / Dysmaturity
☐ Subtopic 12.17: Post-Term Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.18: Large for Gestational Age (LGA) Newborn
☐ Subtopic 12.19: Birth Injuries
Topic: 13.0 Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.1: Principles of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.2: Importance of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.3: Roles of Palliative Care Providers
☐ Subtopic 13.4: Attributes of Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.5: Communication Skills in Palliative Care: Preparing the family for important decisions.
☐ Subtopic 13.6: Concepts of Hospice and Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.7: Pain Management in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.8: Palliative Care Emergencies (Recognition and initial management)
☐ Subtopic 13.9: Management of Common Symptoms in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.10: Symptoms of Terminally Ill Patients
☐ Subtopic 13.11: Ethics at the End of Life and Legal Issues in Palliative Care
☐ Subtopic 13.12: Terminal Care (Care of the dying patient)
☐ Subtopic 13.13: Psychosocial Support for Terminally Ill Patients and their Families
DME 124: Disaster Management, Occupational Health and Safety
Topic:14.0 Disaster
☐ Subtopic 14.1: Natural Disasters
☐ Subtopic 14.2: Man-Made Disasters
Topic:15.0 Disaster
☐ Subtopic 15.1: Roles of Stakeholders in Disaster Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation
☐ Subtopic 15.2: The Stages of Disaster Management (Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery)
☐ Subtopic 15.3: Requirements for Effective Disaster Preparedness
Topic: 16.0 Disaster Prevention
☐ Subtopic 16.1: Natural Disaster Prevention Strategies
☐ Subtopic 16.2: Artificial/Engineered Prevention Strategies
Topic:17.0 Occupational Health and Safety
☐ Subtopic 17.1: Introduction to Occupational Health Hazards
☐ Subtopic 17.2: Types of Occupational Health Hazards (Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomic, Psychosocial)
☐ Subtopic 17.3: Occupational Health Hazards in Different Workplaces
☐ Subtopic 17.4: Work-Related Injuries and Fatalities
☐ Subtopic 17.5: Prevention and Control of Occupational Health Hazards in Workplaces
☐ Subtopic 17.6: Psychosocial Aspects of Work: Job Stress and Associated Conditions
☐ Subtopic 17.7: Healthcare Waste Management
☐ Subtopic 17.8: Injection Safety Methods
☐ Subtopic 17.9: Workers’ Compensation Act (Overview)
Year 2 Semester I
DME 211: Midwifery III
Topic: 18.0 Midwifery III
☐ Subtopic 18.1: Obstructed labour
☐ Subtopic 18.2: Ruptured uterus
☐ Subtopic 18.3: Post-Partum Haemorrhage
☐ Subtopic 18.4: Intra Partum Haemorrhage
☐ Subtopic 18.5: Acute Inversion of the Uterus
☐ Subtopic 18.6: Obstetrical Shock
☐ Subtopic 18.7: Thrombo Embolic disorders
☐ Subtopic 18.8: Vulval Heamatoma
Topic: 19.0 Abnormal Puerperium
☐ Subtopic 19.1: Breast Complications
☐ Subtopic 19.1: Urinary Complications
☐ Subtopic 19.1: Puerperal Pyrexia
☐ Subtopic 19.1: Puerperal Sepsis
☐ Subtopic 19.1: Psychological disorders
DME 212 PAEDIATRICS II
Topic:20.0 Paediatrics II
☐ Subtopic 20.1: Heamorragic disease of the new born
☐ Subtopic 20.2: Anaemia
☐ Subtopic 20.3 Convulsions in the new Born
☐ Subtopic 20.4: Congenital abnormalities (GIT, genito urinary, cardiovascular, CNS, musculo–skeletal)
☐ Subtopic 20.5: Neonatal infections
☐ Subtopic 20.6: Ophthalmia Neonatorum
☐ Subtopic 20.7: Pemphigus Neonatorum
☐ Subtopic 20.8: Oral candidiasis
☐ Subtopic 20.9: Septicaemia
☐ Subtopic 20.10: Meningitis
☐ Subtopic 20.11: Tetanus
☐ Subtopic 20.12: Paronychia
☐ Subtopic 20.13: Urinary tract infection
☐ Subtopic 20.14: Pneumonia
☐ Subtopic 20.15: Gastroenteritis
☐ Subtopic 20.16: Malaria
☐ Subtopic 20.17: Neonatal Jaundice
☐ Subtopic 20.18: Nutrition
☐ Subtopic 20.19: Assessment of nutritional status of children
☐ Subtopic 20.20: Nutritional disorders in children
☐ Subtopic 20.21: IMCI
DME 213 Health Services Management & Entrepreneurship
Topic:21.0 Health Services Management
☐ Subtopic 21.1: Concepts Used in Health Service Management
☐ Subtopic 21.2: Uganda Health Sector
☐ Subtopic 21.3: Principles of Management
☐ Subtopic 21.4: Basics of Health Economics
☐ Subtopic 21.5: Principles of Health Service Management
☐ Subtopic 21.6: Human Resource Management;
- Lesson 21.6.1: Staffing and Staff Development
- Lesson 21.6.2: Delegation
- Lesson 21.6.3: Staff Motivation
- Lesson 21.6.4: Appraisal
- Lesson 21.6.5: Team Building
- Lesson 21.6.6: Conflict resolution
- Lesson 21.6.7: Interpersonal Relationships
- Lesson 21.6.8: Disciplinary Standards and decisions
- Lesson 21.6.9: Quality Control Measures
- Lesson 21.6.10: Meetings
- Lesson 21.6.11: Records
☐ Subtopic 21.7: Leadership in Healthcare delivery
☐ Subtopic 21.8: Management roles in a health facility
☐ Subtopic 21.9: Decision-making and critical thinking
☐ Subtopic 21.10: Communication in health care
☐ Subtopic 21.11: Customer care
☐ Subtopic 21.12: Public relations in health service delivery
☐ Subtopic 21.13: Management of health facility resources
☐ Subtopic 21.14: Financial Management;
- Lesson 21.14.1: Budgeting
- Lesson 21.14.2:Accountability
- Lesson 21.14.3:Finance Records
- Lesson 21.14.4:Management of Petty cash
- Lesson 21.14.5:Sources of Funding
☐ Subtopic 21.15: Management of Assets, Equipment and Supplies
- Lesson 21.15.1: Inventory and Stock control
- Lesson 21.15.2: Requisition Procedures
- Lesson 21.15.3: Procurement
- Lesson 21.15.4: Rational use of supplies
- Lesson 21.15.5: Health centre asset maintenance
- Lesson 21.15.6: Ground maintenance
☐ Subtopic 21.16: Health Information management System
- Lesson 21.16.1: Concept of HIMS
- Lesson 21.16.2:Types of HIMS records
- Lesson 21.16.3:Procedures in maintaining HIMS
Topic: 22.0 Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic 22.1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic 22.2: Foundations of Entrepreneurship
☐ Subtopic 22.3: Entrepreneurship skills
☐ Subtopic 22.4: Setting up of a business ( market survey, costing, taxation, customer care, Branding, marketing, quality service delivery)
☐ Subtopic 22.5: Process of Entrepreneurship Development
☐ Subtopic 22.6: Business Plan
☐ Subtopic 22.7: Business opportunities
☐ Subtopic 22.8: Entrepreneurship resources
☐ Subtopic 22.9: Entrepreneurship and social responsibility
☐ Subtopic 22.10: Success and Failure
☐ Subtopic 22.11: Business sustainability and growth
☐ Subtopic 22.12: Monitoring and Evaluating a business