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Medical/Surgical Nursing II (University of Nairobi)




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KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

COURSE OUTLINE KENYA REGISTERED COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE




NOVEMBER 2015




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MODULE OUTLINE

Module Name: COMMUNICATION 60 hours
Credit: 6
Academic Year: 1 Semester: 1


Name (s) of Lecturer EMAIL Contact Signature (s) Date


Module Purpose
This module is designed to enable the learner apply counselling, critical thinking, communication
skills and utilise ICT in the provision of quality and comprehensive nursing care to patients/clients
Module Outcomes
By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
1. Apply critical skills in provision of health services;
2. Establish a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship;
3. Demonstrate good counseling skills;
4. Apply basic skills in ICT in learning.
5. Apply lifelong learning skills;

Teaching Methods
Interactive lectures
Group discussions
Assignments
Role play
Videos
Simulations
Assessment:
 Continuous Assessment Test 30%
 End of Semester Exams 70%
Teaching Schedule

MODULE 1: COMMUNICTION (60 hours)
Sessions Topics Learning outcome Contents Hours
1-2 Critical thinking  . Apply critical skills in provision of health Critical thinking and reflection- 4
skills and reflection services; skills; problem solving skills;
principles and importance of
critical thinking; reflective writing;
application of theory to practice
3-6 Communication  Demonstrate good interpersonal skills Types of communication; theories; 8
process  Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient elements; communication process;
relationship; influencing factors of
communication; techniques of
therapeutic communication; nurse-
patient relationship (phases and
interpersonal skills)


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7-10 Counselling process  . Develop good counselling skills; Theories of counselling; principles 8
of counselling; process and skills
11 CAT 2
12-21 ICT  Apply ICT skills in learning; Introduction to computer 20
packages- Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms
Access, internet; computer
accessories; application of ICT in
nursing practice.
22-27 Attitude Training  Manage clients/patients suffering from Attitude towards HIV/AIDS; risks 12
HIV/AIDS. and predisposing factors;
networking, vulnerability and
prevention.
28-30 Introduction to  Apply lifelong learning skills; Student centred vs. traditional 6
Student Centred learning; lifelong learning; active
Learning vs. passive learning; principles of
self-directed learning and small
group learning.
CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT TEST 30% ,END OF SEMESTER EXAMS 70%

Class attendance
 The learner must attain at least 90% class attendance.
 The learner is expected to participate in all learning sessions.

Reference materials:
Kaye S. M. (2009): Critical Thinking in Nursing-beginners guide, 13th edition, Sydney, elsevier
Dr. Maina S.M. (2014): Communication skills edition for University and College Students,
Nairobi.
Nyaga R., Njoroge D. & Nyambuga C.(2015): An introduction to communication, London,
Oxford University Press

MODULE OUTLINE

Module Name: Biological Sciences 120 hours
Credit: 12
Academic Year: 1 Semester: 1


Name (s) of Lecturer EMAIL Contact Signature (s) Date


Module Purpose
This module is designed to enable the learner acquire knowledge of the normal structure and
function of the human body, microbiology, and apply relevant skills and attitudes to promote
health, prevent and manage illnesses.

Module Outcomes
By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:

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