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DCM: Year One
A foundational course laying the groundwork with fundamental principles of the human body, health and patient care.
DCM 1101: Anatomy & Physiology (I)
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
This module unit shall enable the learner to get equipped with knowledge, understanding and develop positive attitude towards human anatomy and physiology, and their application.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to understand the anatomy & physiology of human body and its care.
LWA 1
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Sub-topic 1.1: Concepts of anatomy and physiology
Sub-topic 1.2: The human cell and its disorders
Sub-topic 1.3: Homeostasis
Sub-topic 1.4: Tissues and their disorders
LWA 2
Musculoskeletal System
Sub-topic 2.1: Skeletal system
Sub-topic 2.2: Joints
LWA 3
Circulatory System
Sub-topic 3.1: Blood
Sub-topic 3.2: Blood circulation
LWA 4
Respiratory System
Sub-topic 4.1: Organs of the respiratory system
Sub-topic 4.2: Physiology of respiration
LWA 5
Urinary System
Sub-topic 5.1: Organs of the urinary system
Sub-topic 5.2: Physiology of the urinary system
Sub-topic 5.3: Common disorders of the urinary system
LWA 6
Integumentary System
Sub-topic 6.1: The skin
Sub-topic 6.2: Appendages of the skin
- Elaine. N.M, (2010). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (8th edition), London, Pearson publishers.
- Shier D., Bulter J. L, (2004). Holes human anatomy and physiology (10th edition), Albany, MacGraw – Hill publishers.
- Hall John, textbook of medical physiology (12th edition). London, Sanders publisher.
- Ross S.J Kathleen J. W., (2006). Anatomy and physiology in health and illness (12th edition) London, Church Hill Livingstone publishers.
- Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson (2016). Principles of anatomy & physiology (15th edition)
DCM 1102: Medical Psychology
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
This module shall enable the learner to acquire knowledge, attitude & skills of medical psychology and its application in clinical medicine & community health.
By the end of this module unit, the learner should be able to:
- Appreciate the feelings of the clients
- Guide and counsel clients
- Offer psychosocial intervention to the clients
LWA 1
Introduction to Medical Psychology
Sub-topic 1.1: Background of medical psychology
LWA 2
Human Growth and Development
Sub-topic 2.1, 2.2, 2.3: Principles, Factors, and Stages
- Definitions of growth, development and milestones
- Factors influencing growth (Psychological, Environmental, Socio-economic, Genetic)
- General physical stages of growth
- Psycho-sexual stages (Sigmund Freud) & Social growth (Erik Erikson)
- Cognitive Growth (Jean Piaget) & Moral Growth (Kohlberg)
- Developmental disorders in childhood & adolescence
LWA 3
Mental Processes
LWA 4
Learning Theories in Medical Psychology
Sub-topic 4.1-4.4: Conditioning and Social Learning
LWA 5 & 6
Attitude & Motivation
LWA 7, 8 & 9
Personality, Defense, and Behaviour
Personality
Mental Defense Mechanisms
LWA 10 & 12
Stress, Guidance and Counselling
Stress in Medical Psychology
- David G. Myers (2005). Social psychology 8th edition.
- Jaypee Brothers, Sreevan (2018). Psychology for nurses.
- Clarewood et-al (2006). Developmental psychology.
- Jean Marc et-al (2012). Psychology A2 question and answers.
- Mike cardwell (2012). Psychology AS. The complete comparison students’ edition.
- Roberts S. Feldman (2012). Essentials of understanding psychology.
- Bret A. Boyer (2008). Comprehensive handbook of clinical health psychology.
DCM 1103: Nursing Practice
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
This module unit aims to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to perform essential nursing procedures and provide competent care for the sick.
By the end of this module unit, the learner should be able to:
- To perform nursing procedures and
- Provide nursing care for the sick.
LWA 1
Introduction to Nursing Theory & Practice
Sub-topic 1.1: Background to nursing
Sub-topic 1.2: Principles in Nursing
LWA 2
Infection Prevention & Control
Sub-topic 2.1: Handwashing
Sub-topic 2.2: Personal protective equipment
Sub-topic 2.3: Waste segregation & management
Sub-topic 2.4 & 2.5: Decontamination & Sterilization
LWA 3
Nursing Care
Sub-topic 3.1: Vital observations
Sub-topic 3.2: Bed making and nursing positions
Sub-topic 3.3 & 3.4: Patient Admission & Discharge
LWA 4
Special Nursing Procedures
Procedures Overview
- Enema administration
- Nasal & Oesophageal feeding (NGT insertion)
- Catheterization
- Irrigations (Eye, Bladder, Oral)
- Ear syringing & Wound dressing
- Specimen collection
- Gastric lavage & Care for Tracheostomy
- Tepid sponging & Care for pressure areas
- Preparation of a patient for surgical & radiological procedures
LWA 5
Administration of Treatment
Sub-topic 5.1: Administration of medicine
Sub-topic 5.2 - 5.4: Transfusions & Infusions
LWA 6
Instrumentation
Sub-topic 6.1: Instruments used in nursing procedures
DCM 1104: Principles and Practices of First Aid
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
This module unit will equip the learner with knowledge, attitude and skills to provide first aid care to casualties in emergency situations.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Identify emergency conditions
- Provide first aid treat to causalities
LWA 1
Introduction to First Aid
Sub-topic 1.1: Concepts in first aid
Sub-topic 1.2: First aid equipment
Sub-topic 1.3: Specific first aid procedures
LWA 2
Common Emergencies Affecting the Nervous System
LWA 3 & 4
Respiratory & Circulatory Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Circulatory Emergencies
LWA 5, 6 & 7
Poisoning, Injuries, and Foreign Bodies
Poisoning
Injuries to Skin and Musculoskeletal System
- St. Johns Ambulance (2002). First Aid Manual.
- Dr. Pippa Keech (2003). Practical guide to First Aid.
- St. Johns Ambulance (2006). Emergency First Aid.
- Bache John et-at (2003). Handbook of Emergency Department procedures.
- Barbara Aehlert (2009). Emergency Medical Technician.
DCM 1105: Primary Health Care
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
In this unit the learner is expected to acquire basic knowledge and skills in PHC that are required to help him/her provide quality services to the general public and the community. This will further improve the quality of health of the people being provided by the health care providers.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Provide quality services to the general public and the community
- Improve the quality of health of the people by providing quality healthcare
LWA 1
Introduction to Primary Health Care
Sub-topic 1.1: Health
Sub-topic 1.2: Evolution of Primary Health Care
Sub-topic 1.3: Definition, Concepts, Pillars and Components of PHC
Sub-topic 1.4: Organizational Levels of PHC
LWA 2
Community Based Health Care (CBHC)
Sub-topic 2.1: The Concepts of CBHC
Sub-topic 2.2: Traditional Practices in Medicine
Sub-topic 2.3: Community Health
Sub-topic 2.4: School Health Program
LWA 3
Immunization and Cold Chain Management
Sub-topic 3.1: Introduction to Immunization
Sub-topic 3.2 & 3.3: National Immunization Schedule & Cold Chain
LWA 4
Health Education and Promotion
Sub-topic 4.1: Introduction to Health Education and Promotion
Sub-topic 4.2: Communication Process and Behaviour Change
- Uganda Clinical Guidelines (2016).
- Environmental health for East Africa (AMREF, 2002).
- Community health Chris Wood (AMREF 2013).
DCM 1106: Medical Ethics
Contact Hours: 30
Credit Units: 2
This module unit will enable a learner to acquire knowledge of medical ethics and its application in medical practice.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to apply the knowledge of medical ethics in handling patients.
LWA 1
Introduction to Medical Ethics
Sub-topic 1.1: Concepts of medical ethics
Sub-topic 1.2: Historical background of medical ethics
Sub-topic 1.3: Quality Assurance in health
LWA 2
Ethical Theories, Principles and Dilemmas
Sub-topic 2.1: Ethical theories
Sub-topic 2.2: Ethical principles
LWA 3
Legal Aspects in Health
Sub-topic 3.1: Health and the law
Sub-topic 3.2: Duties and responsibilities of a health worker and a patient
- Medical ethics by MC Francis (2004) 2nd edition, published by JAYPEE
- Thomas A. Mappes et-al (2001). Biomedical Ethics 4th edition
- British Medical Association (2001). The medical profession and Human Rights handbook
- Stephen Peckham and Alison Hann (2010). Public health ethics and practice
Semester II
DCM 1201: Anatomy & Physiology (II)
Contact Hours: 75
Credit Units: 5
This module unit shall enable the learner to get equipped with knowledge and understanding so as to develop a positive attitude towards human anatomy and physiology.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Identify the major anatomical components of each human body system
- Describe their physiological functioning
- Explain common disorders in the various body systems.
LWA 1
Nervous System
Sub-topic 1.1: Introduction to the nervous system
Sub-topic 1.2, 1.3 & 1.5: Neural Transmission and Nervous System Anatomy
- Definition, structure, and function of synapses
- Central Nervous System: Structure and function of the brain and spinal cord
- Cerebrospinal fluid (composition, functions and flow)
- Common disorders of the CNS (Meningitis, Hydrocephalus)
- Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial nerves, Spinal nerves, Autonomic nervous system
- Common disorders of the PNS (Paralysis, Neuropathy)
LWA 2
Reproductive System
Sub-topic 2.2 & 2.3: Male Reproductive System
LWA 3
Endocrine System
LWA 4
Digestive System
Sub-topic 4.1: Introduction to the digestive system
LWA 5
Special Senses
Sub-topic 5.1 & 5.2: Introduction and The Eye
- Elaine. N.M, (2010). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (8th edition), London, Pearson publishers.
- Shier D., Bulter J. L, (2004). Holes human anatomy and physiology (10th edition), Albany, MacGraw – Hill publishers.
- Hall John, textbook of medical physiology (12th edition). London, Sanders publisher.
- Ross S.J Kathleen J. W., (2006). Anatomy and physiology in health and illness (12th edition) London, Church Hill Livingstone publishers.
- Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson principles of anatomy & physiology (12th edition) 2009
DCM 1202: Basic Principles of Pharmacology and Antimicrobial Therapy
Contact Hours: 45
Credit Units: 3
This module unit shall enable the learner acquire knowledge of pharmacological principles applied in the practice of clinical medicine.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Classify drugs
- Explain the concept of essential medicines and supplies
- Apply pharmacological calculations when prescribing drugs
- Apply Rational prescription of medicines
- Describe the different routes of drug administration
LWA 1
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
Sub-topic 1.1: Introduction to pharmacology
Sub-topic 1.2: Drug administration
Sub-topic 1.3 & 1.4: Prescription & Essential Medicines
Sub-topic 1.5: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
LWA 2
Antimicrobial Therapy
Sub-topic 2.1: Introduction to antimicrobial therapy
Sub-topic 2.2: Antibacterial agents
Sub-topic 2.3 & 2.4: Antiviral & Antifungal agents
Sub-topic 2.5: Anti parasitic agents
- Katzung B.G Basic & clinical Pharmacology 10th edition McGraw Hill (2012)
- Richard & Pamella Lippincotts illustrated reviews
- Rang, P.H (2012) Rang & Dale Pharmacology London Church Hill Living stones
- MOH-Uganda (2016) Uganda Clinical guidelines
- Precise Pharmacology by Nathan Muyinda (2011) 2nd Edition.
- MOH-Uganda (2015). Practical Guideline for Dispensing at Higher Level Health Centres.
DCM 1203: Microbiology and Parasitology
Contact Hours: 45
Credit Units: 3
This module unit shall enable the learner to get knowledge and understanding of microbiology and Parasitology and their application in Clinical Medicine and Community Health.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Identify the different disease causative micro-organisms.
- Treat and prevent the diseases caused by the micro-organisms.
LWA 1
Introduction to Microbiology
Sub-topic 1.1: Concepts of microbiology
Sub-topic 1.2: Relevant specimens, containers and investigations
Sub-topic 1.3: Interpretation of microbiology laboratory test results
LWA 2
Bacteriology
Sub-topic 2.1 & 2.2: Introduction and Pathogenicity
LWA 3 & 4
Mycology & Virology
Mycology (Fungi)
LWA 5
Parasitology
Sub-topic 5.1 & 5.2: Introduction to Parasitology & Protozoa
- Jawetz, Melnick & Alderbegs Med. Microbiology. 24th edition
- Monica Cheesbrough Part 1(2006). District laboratory practice in tropical countries
- Monica Cheesbrough Part 2(2006). District laboratory practice in tropical countries
- Sherris (2014). Medical microbiology
- Jaypee Brothers (2003). Essentials of clinical chemistry
- Kathleen Park Talaro (2002). Foundations of Microbiology
- Franklin A. Neva et-al (1994). Basic Clinical Parasitology
- Jaypee Brothers (2011). Clinical chemistry made easy
DCM 1204: Nutrition and Dietetics
Contact Hours: 60
Credit Units: 4
This module unit will enable the learner to acquire knowledge, attitude and skills to diagnose, treat and counsel patients with nutritional conditions.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Provide nutritional care to patients
- Manage nutritional deficiency conditions/disorders
- Provide nutritional educational to the community/individuals
LWA 1
Introduction to Nutrition
LWA 2
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritional Requirements & Interventions for Different Groups
LWA 3
Nutritional Assessment
LWA 4 & 5
Malnutrition and Fluid Management
Malnutrition
LWA 6 & 7
Food Security & Socio-Cultural Factors
Food Security, Processing and Safety
Gender and Social Cultural Considerations in Nutrition
- Guidelines for care at first referral level in developing countries, Management of the child with serious infection or severe malnutrition.
- Nutrition trainer’s manual & Nutrition Module by Health Tutors college in collaboration with College of Education and External Studies Makerere University-2014
- National Guidelines for Management of common condition, Uganda Clinical Guideline 2016.
- Perspective in Nutrition by Gordon M. Wordlow (1990), 6th Edition, :McCrow Hill: NewYork;
- Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Sue Rodwell William (1990), 5th Edition: California.
- Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 10th edition by Francis Caesar(1996): Singapore
DCM 1205: Basic Computer Applications
Contact Hours: 45
Credit Units: 3
This module unit will provide an opportunity for learners to interface with computers and the applications in the work environment of patient care. Learners shall be given the chance to learn and practice applicable computer software packages relevant to clinical medicine.
By the end of this module unit, the learner shall be able to:
- Identify the different components of a computer
- Produce work using common computer packages such as Microsoft office, Excel
- Carry out correspondences using electronic mail
- Use the internet as a research resource in conducting various clinical care processes
LWA 1, 5 & 6
Computer Fundamentals & File Management
Introduction to Computer
LWA 2, 3 & 7
Office Applications (Word Processing & Spreadsheets)
Computer Word Processing
- Tukamushaba E.K. and Ikanga G.A (2008). Introduction to Computer Software Applications. 1st Edition Makerere University Printery, Kampala Uganda
- Selvasekarn. J. (2008). Essentials of Computer for Nurses 1st Edition Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd. India
- Beskeen, D.W and Cram, C.M (2016). Illustrated Micro Soft office 365 and office 2016:Introductory. Course Technology. U.S.A.
- Sewel. J. (2016). Informatics & Nursing, Challenges & Opportunities 5th Edition Wolters Kluwer, China
- Raisi F.A (2011). Basic Computer Skills 1st Edition Sultan Qaboos University College of Science
