CERTIFICATE IN NURSING
Updated Curriculum
Year One Semester One
- CN 111: Anatomy & Physiology l and First Aid
Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Â Terms used in Anatomy and Physiology
- Â Human body organization
- Â Atoms, molecules and compounds
- Â Cell structure and function
- Â Tissue structure and function
- Â Blood and its composition
- Â Cardiovascular system
- Â Lymphatic system
- Â Digestive system
- Â Skeletal system
- Â Muscular system
First aid
CN 112
- Foundations of Nursing 1 and Computer
Foundations of nursing 1
- Subtopic: History of Nursing
- Subtopic: The role of the nurse
- Subtopic: Code of conduct for Nurses
- Subtopic: Nursing ethics and etiquette
- Subtopic: Medico-legal issues
- Subtopic: Composition and role of the health facility team
- Subtopic: Patient’s rights
- Subtopic: Nurses’ rights
- Subtopic: Nursing and the law
- Subtopic: Nursing standards and qualities of a nurse
- Subtopic: Infection Prevention and Control
- Subtopic: General principles and rules of all nursing procedures
- Subtopic: Hospital economy
- Subtopic: Use of personal protective equipment
- Subtopic: Routine and weekly cleaning of the ward
- Subtopic: Â Waste management and disposal
- Subtopic: Isolation of infectious patients
- Subtopic: Causes of infection
- Subtopic: Medical Waste disposal and management
- Subtopic: Cleaning methods
- Subtopic: General principles in patient care
- Subtopic: Body mechanics (Positions used in Nursing)
- Subtopic: Lifting/positioning a patientÂ
- Subtopic: Tepid sponging
- Subtopic: Vital observations(TPR, BP, Pulse, Respiration)
- Subtopic: Carry out adequate feeding of patients
- Subtopic: Perform bladder and bowel care
- Subtopic: Passing a flatus tube
- Subtopic: Administration of enema
- Subtopic: Ward Report
- Subtopic: Principles of Infection prevention and control
- Subtopic: Bed making
- Subtopic: Bed bath
- Subtopic: Oral care/mouth care
- Subtopic: Care and Treatment of Pressure Sores
- Subtopic: Eye Care, Ear Care, Nose Care
Computer (to be assessed at school
level)
CN 113
- Personal and Communal health & Microbiology
Microbiology
- Â Concepts of Microbiology
- Â Classification and types of Microorganisms
- Â Pathogenic microorganisms
- Â Normal flora
- Â Characteristics and mode of spread of disease causing Microorganisms
- Â Pathological effects of microorganisms
- Â Simple laboratory tests
- Â Infection prevention and control
- Â Introduction to Immunity
- Â Antibodies
- Â Principles of immunization
- Immunization Schedule
Introduction to personal and communal health
Personal Hygiene
- Introduction to personal hygiene
- Cleanliness of skin and its appendages
- Cleanliness of the inside of the body
- Special groups in personal hygiene
- Clothing and foot wear
Concepts in communicable diseases
- Disease causation and prevention
- Disease transmission cycle
- Levels of disease prevention
- Introduction to environmental hygiene/sanitation
- Housing
- Ventilation and lighting
- Safe water supply
- Food hygiene
- Sanitation
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114: Practicals
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Year One Semester Two
- CN 121: Anatomy & Physiology 2
Anatomy and physiology 2
- The Respiratory system
- The Urinary System
- The Endocrine system
- The Nervous system
- Organs of Special Senses
The Reproductive system
CN 122
- Foundations of Nursing 2, Sociology and psychology
Foundations of Nursing 2
Topic: Perform specialized nursing care
- Wound dressing
- Â Colostomy Care
- Abdominis Paracentesis (Abdominal Tapping)
- Â Vulva Toilet /Swabbing
- Â Oxygen Administration
- Â Lumbar Puncture
- Â Nasogastric tube to feed patients
- Â Gastrostomy Feeding
- Â Gastric Lavage
- Â Catheterization
- Â Tracheostomy Care
- Â Care of patients on traction
- Â Prepare for application of orthopedic
splints - Â Bandaging
- Â Nursing Process
- Â Take history of the patient
- Â Perform Physical examination of the
patient - Â Making a Nursing care plan
- Â Admission of a patient
- Â Nursing process
- Â Drug Administration
- Â Transfer patients
- Â Discharge of patients
- Â Last Office
Sociology and Psychology
SociologyÂ
- Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
- Definitions of terms used in Sociology
- Human groups and their effects on man
- Culture, beliefs and practices in relation to health
- Socio-cultural factors influencing the behavior of an individual
- Socialization
- Social aspects of diseases
- Social aspects of hospitalization
- Urbanization and delivery of health services
- Nurse-patient relationship
Psychology
CN 123
- Primary health care
Topic: Introduction to Primary health care
Subtopic: Concepts of Primary Health Care
Subtopic: Principles, Pillars and components/
elements of Primary Health Care
Subtopic: Introduction to community based health
care
Subtopic: Community participation
Subtopic: Community organization
Subtopic: Community Mobilization
Subtopic: Community empowerment
Subtopic: Community entry
Subtopic: Carry out community survey and
assessment
Subtopic: Carry out Home visiting
124: Practicals
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Year Two Semester One
- CN211: Medical Nursing (I) and Pharmacology (I)
Introduction to Medical Nursing
- Terms used in Medical Nursing
- General causes of disease in the human body
- Levels of disease prevention
- General principles of managing disease
Circulatory System Disorders
- General signs and symptoms of Cardiovascular disorders
- Inflammatory disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
- Congestive Cardiac Failure
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis
- Thrombus and Embolus
- Hypertension
Hematologic disorders
Conditions of the respiratory system
- Â Common cold
- Â Sinusitis
- Â Tonsillitis
- Â Influenza
- Â Pharyngitis
- Â Laryngitis
- Â Otitis Media
- Â Pneumonia
- Â Bronchitis
- Â Tuberculosis
- Â Asthma
- Â Emphysema
Introduction to Pharmacology
CN 212
- Surgical Nursing (I) and Gynecological Nursing
Surgical Nursing (I)
- Introduction to surgical Nursing
- History of surgery
- Terms used in surgical nursing
- Aseptic technique
- Special investigations in surgical nursing
- Subtopic:Â Peri-Operative care
- Pre-Operative Care
- Intra-operative Care
- Post-operative Care
- Natural body defense mechanisms
- Immunity
- Inflammation
 Specific surgical infections
Common surgical conditions
- Surgical Shock
- Burns
- Hemorrhage
- Blood Transfusion
- Fluids and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Tumors
- Fractures
- Wounds
Gynaecologic Nursing
CN 213
- Paediatric Nursing (i)
Pediatric Nursing (I)
- Introduction to PaediatricsÂ
- Characteristic features of a normal infant and child
- Care of the new born
- Child growth and development
- Growth Monitoring and Promotion
- Breastfeeding and its effects on child growth and development
- Child health and nutrition
- Methods in determining the nutritional status of children
- Malnutrition in children
Palliative Care
- Hospice concept
- Communication process
- Pain and pain control
- Symptom and symptom control
- Spiritual needs in cancer/ AIDS patients
- Bereavement
- Death and dying
- Psychosocial support to terminally ill patients
224: Practicals
Year Two Semester Two
- CN 221: Medical Nursing (ll) and Pharmacology (ll)
Medical Nursing(ii)
Conditions of the digestive system
- Review of Anatomy and physiology of the GI Tract
- Stomatitis
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Cholecystitis
Medical conditions of the urinary system
- Review of Anatomy and physiology of urinary system
- Urethritis
- Cystitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Renal failure
Medical conditions of the Central Nervous system
- General signs and symptoms of the nervous system disorders
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Cerebral vascular accidents (Stroke)
- Unconsciousness (Coma)
- Poliomyelitis
Medical conditions of the Endocrine system
Pharmacology II
Specific antimicrobial agents
- Â Antibiotics
- Â Quinolones
- Â Anti-Tuberculous agents
- Â Anti-Helminths
- Â ARVs
- Â Antifungal agents
Medicines acting on specific body system
- Â Cardiovascular
- Â Gastro intestinal
- Â Respiratory system
- Â Urinary system
- Â Medicines acting on specific organs, eye, ears, nose, throat
- Â Dermatological medicines
- Â Hematological medicines
- Â Endocrine system medicines
- Â Central Nervous System medicines
Therapeutic agents
- Â Anti-neoplastic agents
- Â Analgesics
CN 222
- Surgical Nursing (ii) and Paediatric nursing(Ii)
Surgical Nursing (ll)
 Surgical conditions of the head
- Â Head Injury
 Surgical conditions of the neck
- Goiter
- Thyrotoxicosis/thyroidectomy
- Â Tonsillitis-Tonsillectomy
 Surgical conditions of the chest
- Â Trauma of the chest
- Â Lung abscess
- Â Pleural effusion
- Â Infection of the breast
- Â Breast cancer
Surgical conditions of the abdomen
- Â Acute Abdomen
- Â Ruptured Spleen
- Â Ano-rectal Surgical conditions
- Â Perineal absess
- Â Anal Fistula and Anal Fissure
- Â Rectal prolapse
Surgical conditions of the genital urinary system
- Â Enlargement of Prostate Gland
- Â Urethral Strictures
- Â Genital urinary Trauma
Paediatrics
- Â Common health problems during childhood
- Â Nature and causes of diseases
- Â Diseases of the respiratory system
- Â Conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract
- Â Diseases and conditions of cardiovascular system
- Â Diseases/illness of Central Nervous System
- Â Diseases and conditions of genito-urinary tract
- Â Endemic and epidemic diseases
- Â Tumors in children
- Â Conditions of the eyes and ears in children
- Â HIV/AIDS in children
- Â Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses
- Â Surgical conditions in children
- Â Congenital malformations in children
- Fractures
- Burns
- Surgical conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract
- Children involved in accidents
- Provide first aid management of various accidents in children
- Admit children involved in accidents
- Educate mothers on prevention of accidents
CN 223
- Mental health nursing and Occupational health
Mental health nursing
- Concepts of mental health and mental
illness - Â Classification of mental illnesses
- Â Etiological factors of mental illness
- Â General signs and symptoms of mental
illnesses - Â Assessment of the mentally ill
- Â Referral system
- Â Nurse- patient relationship
- Â Therapeutic environment
- Â Therapeutic modalities in psychiatry
(Psychological and Physical therapies) - Â Common functional psychiatric disorders
- Â Common organic mental disorders
- Â Substance/alcohol abuse
Occupational health
- Types of occupational health hazards
- Occupational health hazards in different
work places - Prevention and control of occupational
health hazards - Role of a nurse in prevention of occupational health hazards in work places
- Healthcare waste management
- Â Injection safety methods
- Â Workers compensation Act
224: Practicals
Year Three Semester One
- CN 311: Tropical Medicine and Surgical nursing lll
Tropical Diseases/communicable diseases
- Introduction to communicable diseases
- Diseases transmission cycle
- Epidemiology of diseases
- Gastroenteritis
- Measles
- Malaria
- Tuberculosis
- Leprosy
- Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
- Helminthic diseases (Intestinal worms)
- Onchocerciasis (River blindness)
- Schistosomiasis(Snail Fever/bilharzia)
- Elephantiasis (Bancroftian Filariasis)
- Dracunculosis (Guinea worm)
- Typhoid Fever
- Dysentery
- Cholera
- Brucellosis
- Ebola
- Yellow Fever
- Mumps  (Parotitis)
- Chicken Pox
- Rabies
- Hemorrhagic feversÂ
- SARS,
- Anthrax,Â
- Hepatitis
- Scabies
- Tetanus
Surgical nursing lll
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions
Eye conditions
CN 312
- Reproductive health, Guidance and Counseling
Reproductive Health
- Â Pillars of safe motherhood
- Â Methods of family planning
-  Management of STI’s/HIV/AIDS
- Â Adolescent health and development
- Â Adolescent and reproductive health
- Â Adolescent friendly health services
- Â Post abortion care
- Â Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
- Â Signs and symptoms of labor
- Â Management of 2rd stage of labor
- Â Management of 3rd stage of labor
-  Care of a baby’s cord
- Â Health education of mothers
- Â Referral system for mothers
- Â Signs and symptoms of 3rd stage of labor
- Management of 3rd stage of labor
- Â Examination of placenta
- Health education of mothers
- Â Referral system
- Identification of mothers at risk and their referral
Guidance and Counseling
- Â Introduction to Guidance and Counselling
- Â Counselling procedure and Techniques
- Â Communication in guidance and counseling
- Â Group counseling
- Â Ethical codes in counselling
CN 313
- Health Service Management and Entrepreneurship
Health Service Management
- Â Commonly used concepts used in Health Service Management
- Â Uganda Health Sector
- Â Leadership in Healthcare delivery
- Â Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Â Management roles in a health facility
- Â Motivation
- Â Delegation
- Â Conflict resolution
- Â Team Building
- Â Decision-making and critical thinking
- Â Communication in health care
- Â Customer care
- Â Public relations in health service delivery
- Â Management of health facility resources
Entrepreneurship
- Â Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Â Entrepreneurship skills
- Â Setting up a Business
- Â Business opportunities
- Â Types of business enterprises
- Â Business competition
- Â Marketing Health Services
- Â Business sustainability and growth
- Â Monitoring and evaluating a business