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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
3-6 Communication • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills practice
process • Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient Types of communication; theories; 8
relationship; elements; communication process;
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 Attitude towards HIV/AIDS; risks 12
from 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;
Learning active 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 Semester: 1
Credit: 12
Academic Year: 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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1. Apply knowledge of microbiology in managing patients /clients suffering from Microbial
infections
2. Apply knowledge of parasitology in managing patients /clients with parasitic infections.
3. Apply knowledge of immunology in patients /clients suffering from immunologic diseases;
4. Use knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body to identify
deviations from normal.
Teaching Methods
Interactive lectures
Group discussions
Assignments
Videos
Small Group Tutorials
Demonstrations
Assessment:
• Continuous Assessment Test 30%
• End of Semester Exams 70%
Teaching Schedule
MODULE 2: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1(120 HOURS)
Sessions Topics Learning outcome Contents Hours
1-6 Microbiology, 1. Apply knowledge of microbiology in Microbiology: Concept of infection; 12
managing patients /clients with sources of microorganisms; modes
microbial diseases; of transmission; classification of
micro- organisms and clinical
7-10 Parasitolgy, 2. Apply knowledge of parasitology in importance.
managing patients /clients with Parasitology: Sources of parasites; 8
microbial infections classification of parasites; modes of
transmission; life cycle and clinical
importance e.g. Helminths
(Cestodes, trematodes, nematodes),
11-14 Immunology 3. Apply knowledge of immunology in Protozoa (plasmodium).
managing patients /clients suffering Immunology: Types of immunity: 8
from immunologic diseases; humoral, cellular, passive, active
and herd immunity; immunological
processes; immunising agents and
clinical importance.
15 CAT 1 2
16-29 Anatomy and 2. Explain the normal structure Chemistry, physics and biochemistry 28
Physiology and function of the human body applied to human anatomy and
physiology; structure and function of
human cell, tissues, body fluid and
electrolytes, Acid –base balance, body
cavities,
30 CAT 2 2
31-44 3. To acquire knowledge of the normal
structure and function of the human
body as a basis for identifying body systems (the respiratory, 28
deviations from normal. cardiovascular and blood,
genital urinary, gastro-
intestinal)
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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
3-6 Communication • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills practice
process • Establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient Types of communication; theories; 8
relationship; elements; communication process;
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 Attitude towards HIV/AIDS; risks 12
from 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;
Learning active 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 Semester: 1
Credit: 12
Academic Year: 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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1. Apply knowledge of microbiology in managing patients /clients suffering from Microbial
infections
2. Apply knowledge of parasitology in managing patients /clients with parasitic infections.
3. Apply knowledge of immunology in patients /clients suffering from immunologic diseases;
4. Use knowledge of the normal structure and function of the human body to identify
deviations from normal.
Teaching Methods
Interactive lectures
Group discussions
Assignments
Videos
Small Group Tutorials
Demonstrations
Assessment:
• Continuous Assessment Test 30%
• End of Semester Exams 70%
Teaching Schedule
MODULE 2: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 1(120 HOURS)
Sessions Topics Learning outcome Contents Hours
1-6 Microbiology, 1. Apply knowledge of microbiology in Microbiology: Concept of infection; 12
managing patients /clients with sources of microorganisms; modes
microbial diseases; of transmission; classification of
micro- organisms and clinical
7-10 Parasitolgy, 2. Apply knowledge of parasitology in importance.
managing patients /clients with Parasitology: Sources of parasites; 8
microbial infections classification of parasites; modes of
transmission; life cycle and clinical
importance e.g. Helminths
(Cestodes, trematodes, nematodes),
11-14 Immunology 3. Apply knowledge of immunology in Protozoa (plasmodium).
managing patients /clients suffering Immunology: Types of immunity: 8
from immunologic diseases; humoral, cellular, passive, active
and herd immunity; immunological
processes; immunising agents and
clinical importance.
15 CAT 1 2
16-29 Anatomy and 2. Explain the normal structure Chemistry, physics and biochemistry 28
Physiology and function of the human body applied to human anatomy and
physiology; structure and function of
human cell, tissues, body fluid and
electrolytes, Acid –base balance, body
cavities,
30 CAT 2 2
31-44 3. To acquire knowledge of the normal
structure and function of the human
body as a basis for identifying body systems (the respiratory, 28
deviations from normal. cardiovascular and blood,
genital urinary, gastro-
intestinal)
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