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A foundational course laying the groundwork with fundamental principles of the human body, health and patient care.

DCM 1101: Anatomy & Physiology (I) - Detailed Curriculum

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

LWA 5

Urinary System

Sub-topic 5.2: Physiology of the urinary system

Sub-topic 5.3: Common disorders of the urinary system

  1. Elaine. N.M, (2010). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (8th edition), London, Pearson publishers.
  2. Shier D., Bulter J. L, (2004). Holes human anatomy and physiology (10th edition), Albany, MacGraw – Hill publishers.
  3. Hall John, textbook of medical physiology (12th edition). London, Sanders publisher.
  4. Ross S.J Kathleen J. W., (2006). Anatomy and physiology in health and illness (12th edition) London, Church Hill Livingstone publishers.
  5. Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson (2016). Principles of anatomy & physiology (15th edition)
DCM 1102: Medical Psychology - Detailed Curriculum

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
  1. David G. Myers (2005). Social psychology 8th edition.
  2. Jaypee Brothers, Sreevan (2018). Psychology for nurses.
  3. Clarewood et-al (2006). Developmental psychology.
  4. Jean Marc et-al (2012). Psychology A2 question and answers.
  5. Mike cardwell (2012). Psychology AS. The complete comparison students’ edition.
  6. Roberts S. Feldman (2012). Essentials of understanding psychology.
  7. Bret A. Boyer (2008). Comprehensive handbook of clinical health psychology.
DCM 1103: Nursing Practice - Detailed Curriculum

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

LWA 6

Instrumentation

DCM 1104: Principles and Practices of First Aid - Detailed Curriculum

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
  1. St. Johns Ambulance (2002). First Aid Manual.
  2. Dr. Pippa Keech (2003). Practical guide to First Aid.
  3. St. Johns Ambulance (2006). Emergency First Aid.
  4. Bache John et-at (2003). Handbook of Emergency Department procedures.
  5. Barbara Aehlert (2009). Emergency Medical Technician.
DCM 1105: Primary Health Care - Detailed Curriculum

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
  1. Uganda Clinical Guidelines (2016).
  2. Environmental health for East Africa (AMREF, 2002).
  3. Community health Chris Wood (AMREF 2013).
DCM 1106: Medical Ethics - Detailed Curriculum

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.

  1. Medical ethics by MC Francis (2004) 2nd edition, published by JAYPEE
  2. Thomas A. Mappes et-al (2001). Biomedical Ethics 4th edition
  3. British Medical Association (2001). The medical profession and Human Rights handbook
  4. Stephen Peckham and Alison Hann (2010). Public health ethics and practice

Semester II

DCM 1201: Anatomy & Physiology (II) - Detailed Curriculum

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.
  1. Elaine. N.M, (2010). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (8th edition), London, Pearson publishers.
  2. Shier D., Bulter J. L, (2004). Holes human anatomy and physiology (10th edition), Albany, MacGraw – Hill publishers.
  3. Hall John, textbook of medical physiology (12th edition). London, Sanders publisher.
  4. Ross S.J Kathleen J. W., (2006). Anatomy and physiology in health and illness (12th edition) London, Church Hill Livingstone publishers.
  5. Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson principles of anatomy & physiology (12th edition) 2009
DCM 1202: Pharmacology & Antimicrobial Therapy - Detailed Curriculum

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

  1. Katzung B.G Basic & clinical Pharmacology 10th edition McGraw Hill (2012)
  2. Richard & Pamella Lippincotts illustrated reviews
  3. Rang, P.H (2012) Rang & Dale Pharmacology London Church Hill Living stones
  4. MOH-Uganda (2016) Uganda Clinical guidelines
  5. Precise Pharmacology by Nathan Muyinda (2011) 2nd Edition.
  6. MOH-Uganda (2015). Practical Guideline for Dispensing at Higher Level Health Centres.
DCM 1203: Microbiology and Parasitology - Detailed Curriculum

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 1.2: Relevant specimens, containers and investigations

  1. Jawetz, Melnick & Alderbegs Med. Microbiology. 24th edition
  2. Monica Cheesbrough Part 1(2006). District laboratory practice in tropical countries
  3. Monica Cheesbrough Part 2(2006). District laboratory practice in tropical countries
  4. Sherris (2014). Medical microbiology
  5. Jaypee Brothers (2003). Essentials of clinical chemistry
  6. Kathleen Park Talaro (2002). Foundations of Microbiology
  7. Franklin A. Neva et-al (1994). Basic Clinical Parasitology
  8. Jaypee Brothers (2011). Clinical chemistry made easy
DCM 1204: Nutrition and Dietetics - Detailed Curriculum

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
  1. Guidelines for care at first referral level in developing countries, Management of the child with serious infection or severe malnutrition.
  2. Nutrition trainer’s manual & Nutrition Module by Health Tutors college in collaboration with College of Education and External Studies Makerere University-2014
  3. National Guidelines for Management of common condition, Uganda Clinical Guideline 2016.
  4. Perspective in Nutrition by Gordon M. Wordlow (1990), 6th Edition, :McCrow Hill: NewYork;
  5. Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Sue Rodwell William (1990), 5th Edition: California.
  6. Nutrition Concepts and Controversies 10th edition by Francis Caesar(1996): Singapore
DCM 1205: Basic Computer Applications - Detailed Curriculum

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
  1. Tukamushaba E.K. and Ikanga G.A (2008). Introduction to Computer Software Applications. 1st Edition Makerere University Printery, Kampala Uganda
  2. Selvasekarn. J. (2008). Essentials of Computer for Nurses 1st Edition Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Ltd. India
  3. Beskeen, D.W and Cram, C.M (2016). Illustrated Micro Soft office 365 and office 2016:Introductory. Course Technology. U.S.A.
  4. Sewel. J. (2016). Informatics & Nursing, Challenges & Opportunities 5th Edition Wolters Kluwer, China
  5. Raisi F.A (2011). Basic Computer Skills 1st Edition Sultan Qaboos University College of Science
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