Available courses

NEONATOLOGY

INTEGRATED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

COURSE STATUS:  FULL COURSE

 

COURSE HOURS:                                        516

 

THEORY:                                                     96 hours

 

PRACTICAL:                                              420 hours

 

COURSE AIM:

 

To equip students with knowledge and skills in Integrated Reproductive Health to enable them provide comprehensive services that will meet clients health needs.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course, student should be able to:

 

1.      Define the concept of Integrated Reproductive Health

2.      Discuss the components of Integrated Reproductive Health

3.      Manage clients using principles of PPTCT

4.      Identify problems associated with Reproductive Health

5.      Manage and prevent problems associated with Reproductive Health

6.      Identify and offer appropriate interventions to clients requiring EMONC


: PHARMACOLOGY I

COURSE STATUS:  FULL COURSE

 

COURSE HOURS:                                       45

 

THEORY:                                         45 Hours

 

COURSE AIM: 

 

To equip students with knowledge and skills in pharmacology and pharmacological agents.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

 

1.                  Explain the evolution of drug therapy and the implications of the National Drug Policy in Zambia

2.                  Explain the legal ethical and cultural aspect of pharmacology.

3.                  Explain the actions, contra-indications and the side effects of commonly used drugs.

4.                  Demonstrate skills in calculating, measuring, preparing and administering drugs.

5.                  Prescribe and dispense commonly used drugs.

6.                  Explain the responsibilities of the nurse in drug administration.

     


COURSE TITLE: MICROBIOLOGY COURSE STATUS: HALF COURSE COURSE HOURS: 35 Hours THEORY: 35 Hours

COURSE AIM:

           

To equip students with knowledge of various microorganisms related to human health and disease; and skills on specific procedures in microbiology

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

 

1.         Describe the characteristics of various microorganisms.

2.                  Outline the factors that promote growth and development of microorganisms.

3.                  Explain the host microbial interactions in the human body.

4.                  Describe laboratory procedures for identifying and examining microorganisms.

5.                  Interpret various laboratory findings.

6.                  Apply the principles of microbiology in infection prevention.



MEDICINE AND MEDICAL NURSING I

THEORY:                                         55 Hours

 

PRACTICAL:                                  210 Hours

 

COURSE AIM:

 

To equip students with knowledge and skills in the management of common medical conditions in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to clients and their families in hospitals, health centres and community settings.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:-

 

1.      Describe the common medical conditions affecting various systems of the body

2.      Explain the management, prevention and control of common infectious diseases in the hospital, health centre and community settings.

3.      Interpret medical diagnostic investigations and prescribe appropriate interventions.

4.      Apply the appropriate nursing model in the management of patients.


PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

COURSE AIM:

 

To equip students with knowledge and skills that will uphold, and foster professionalism.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

 

  1. Describe the historical development of the nursing profession.
  2. Explore the role of the nurse in health care delivery system.
  3. Explain the professional code of conduct for nurses and midwives.
  4. Describe legislation and regulation governing nursing practice in Zambia.

 


NUTRITION

COURSE AIM:        

 

To equip students with knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietics health and illness.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

 

1.      Describe different nutrients, needs, sources and implications of their excess and deficiencies.

2.      Outline key principles of management of severely malnourished children.

3.      Outline key elements in supporting mothers/caretakers to successfully feed Infants and Young Children.

4.      Explain the essential nutrition package in the Health sector

5.      Describe principles of dietetic management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

6.      Describe the nutritional values and functions of commonly available foods.

 


SOCIOLOGY AND NURSING

THEORY:                                       30 Hours

 

COURSE AIM:

                                                                                  

To equip students with basic sociological concepts to enable them understand the society in which they are working and the influence of these on human behaviour in health and illness.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

 

  1. Define sociology and sociological concepts related to nursing.
  2. Identify traditional, cultural beliefs and practices which can influence health and illness.
  3. Describe the influence of social units and institutions on people in health and illness.
  4. Discuss the influence of urbanization and Industrialization on health
  5. Explain the relevance of sociology to nursing
  6. Explain  the relationship between gender and health
  7. Explain factors that contribute to gender based violence
  8. Explain patterns of care for illness

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING

FULL COURSE

COURSE AIM:

 1.      To equip students with knowledge and skill in disease identification, prevention and networking with other agencies in the provision of quality public health services.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

 

1.      Describe public health trends in Zambia, the region and at international level.

2.      Describe the organization of public health services in Zambia.

3.      Identify public health problems prevalent in Zambia.

4.      Apply knowledge and skills in the prevention of clients with HIV and AIDS.

5.      Describe the Public health policies in Zambia.

6.      Explain concepts and principles of Primary Health Care (PHC).

7.      Discuss the role of regional and international health agencies in health development.

8.      To equip students with knowledge and skill in disease identification, prevention and networking with other agencies in the provision of quality public health services.

9.      Mobilize resources for planning and implementation of public health nursing.

10.  Utilize appropriate public health nursing strategies and interventions to meet the identified needs.

11.  Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and use of records and reports in the   implementation of health care.

12.  Demonstrate knowledge and skill of disaster management.


PSYCHOLOGY

This is a half course. The expected total number of hours is 30 Hours Theoretical hours 30. The mode of delivering will be through lectures, discussions, problem based learning, presentations as well as via the e learning platform.
 

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To enable the students acquire knowledge of basic concepts of psychology in relation to human behavior in health and illness.


You will be required to complete 4 continuous assessments- 2 tests and 2 assignments which add up to your final grade. Your expected competences include but not limited to the following:

1.      Utilize the acquired knowledge in understanding client’s behavior and in addressing their needs.

2.      Identify factors affecting growth and development of a human being in order to undertake appropriate interventions.

3.      Utilize motivational theories in addressing client(s) psycho social needs.

4.      Utilize appropriate learning methods to disseminate information to clients, health care team members and partners.

5.      Conduct psycho social counselling to client’s in order to meet the identified needs.

 



FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

This is a full course Fundamentals of Nursing. The course will take about 87 theoretical hours.There are nine units in this course and all the units are compulsory.
The general objective is to equip students with knowledge , skills, and attitudes in basic nursing principles in order to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families and communities.
The course has two tests and two assignments to be covered which are continuous assessments.

The continuous assessments carries 40% and the final written test carries 60%.

The course will be delivered through Lecture methods/ discussions, Demonstrations, Role plays, Problem Based  Learning(PBL), tutorials and E-Learning mode.

Expected competencies include-develops and implements comprehensive nursing care plan for clients using appropriate nursing models e.g Orem's, Anderson, Health  illness continuum, ROpper Logan and  Tieney  models and others

SURGERY AND SURGICAL NURSING


This is a full time course in surgery and surgical nursing. It will introduce participates to concepts of perioperative care and management.

The main of the course is to equip learners with skills and knowledge on management and care of surgical conditions

The course has 98 theorectical hours and 15 practical session hours

You will be required to write 4 contionous assessments in this course which your CAs

the competences expected are as follows

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

This is anatomy and physiology course for the first year Registered Nurses. The course will introduce basic concepts of Anatomy and Physiology applied to nursing.

This is a full course and will take one year. The is compulsory and you required to pass in order to progress to year two