DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY EXTENSION

Updated Curriculum

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

DME 221: Midwifery I and Obstetric Anatomy

Midwifery I

Topic: Introduction to Midwifery

Sub Topic: Terminologies
Sub Topic: Normal pregnancy ( Characteristics, Physiology ,minor
disorders)
Sub Topic: Antenatal care
Sub Topic: Health education during Antenatal

Sub Topic: Labour
Sub Topic: Normal first stage of labour
Sub Topic: (Physiology and management,      >Partograph. >    Vaginal Examination )
Sub Topic: Normal second stage of labour. (
Sub Topic: ( physiology and management of 2nd stage, mechanism of  labour, episiotomy)
Sub Topic: Normal third stage of labour
Sub Topic: (physiology and management, examination of placenta)
Sub Topic: Normal Puerperium
Sub Topic: (physiology and management, minor disorders,
postnatal clinic, postnatal exercises)
Sub Topic: Domiciliary Care

Obstetric Anatomy

Topic: Obstetric anatomy and Physiology

Sub Topic: Introduction
Sub Topic: Terminologies
Sub Topic: Female Pelvis
Sub Topic: Varieties of Pelvis
Sub Topic: Pelvic assessment
Sub Topic: Vulva
Sub Topic: Pelvic floor muscles
Sub Topic: Vagina
Sub Topic: Cervix
Sub Topic: Uterus
Sub Topic: Uterine tubes
Sub Topic: Ovaries
Sub Topic: Breast
Sub Topic: Gametogenesis
Sub Topic: Menstruation Cycle

Sub Topic: Fertilization
Sub Topic: Embryology
Sub Topic: Placenta at term (fetal sac, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord,
vernix caseosa, varieties of the placenta)
Sub Topic: Fetal circulation
Sub Topic: Fetal skull , Internal structures and Fetal scalp
Sub Topic: Moulding
Sub Topic: Significance of female urinary system in obstetrics

DME 222: Gynaecology and Reproductive Health

Gynaecology

Sub Topic: Structural abnormalities of the female genital tract
Sub Topic: Menstruation disorders
Sub Topic: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Sub Topic: Menopause
Sub Topic: Abortions
Sub Topic: Ectopic Pregnancy
Sub Topic: Hydatidiform mole
Sub Topic: Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
Sub Topic: Fibroids
Sub Topic: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula(VVF) and Recto-Vaginal fistula
(RVF)
Sub Topic: Genital cancers (Cervix, Uterus, and Ovaries)
Sub Topic: Breast cancer
Sub Topic: Uterine prolapse
Sub Topic: Genital prolapse ( Rectocele and Cystocele)
Sub Topic: Infertility

Reproductive Health

Sub Topic: Family planning
Sub Topic: Safe motherhood
Sub Topic: Post abortion care and Manual Vaccum Aspiration
Sub Topic: Sexually transmitted infections
Sub Topic: Syndromic treatment of STIs
Sub Topic: Gender/sexual based violence
Sub Topic: Domestic violence
Sub Topic: Male involvement in RH
Sub Topic: Integration of RH services
Sub Topic: Adolescent reproductive health

DME 223: Mental Health and Pharmacology

Mental Health

Sub Topic: Concepts of mental health and mental illness
Sub Topic: Classification of mental illnesses
Sub Topic: Etiological factors of mental illness
Sub Topic: General signs and symptoms of mental illnesses
Sub Topic: Assessment of the mentally ill
Sub Topic: Therapeutic modalities in psychiatry
Sub Topic: Substance/alcohol abuse
Sub Topic: Psychopharmacology / physical treatment
Sub Topic: Psychological therapies
Sub Topic: Psychiatric disorders related to maternal and child health
Sub Topic: Psychiatric emergencies
Sub Topic: Acute conversional dissociative disorders

Pharmacology

Sub Topic: Terms used in Pharmacology
Sub Topic: Sources and preparation of Medicines
Sub Topic: Application of Pharmacology to Nursing and
patient education
Sub Topic: Legal aspects and national policies
Sub Topic: Concepts of Essential Drugs and Rational Medicine
use.
Sub Topic: Classification of Medicines & Schedule of
controlled substances
Sub Topic: Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Sub Topic: Prescriptions
Sub Topic: Drug administration
Sub Topic: Medicines used in midwifery
Sub Topic: Medicines used in paediatrics
Sub Topic: Specific anti-microbial agents
Sub Topic: Medicines acting on specific body systems
Sub Topic: Other therapeutics

DME 224: Community Health and Tropical Medicine

Community Health

Sub Topic: Introduction to Primary health care
Sub Topic: Concepts of Primary Health Care
Sub Topic: Principles, Pillars and components/ elements of
Primary Health Care
Sub Topic: Introduction to community based health care
Sub Topic: Community participation
Sub Topic: Community organization
Sub Topic: Community Mobilization
Sub Topic: Community empowerment
Sub Topic: Community entry
Sub Topic: Carry out community survey and assessment
Sub Topic: Carry out Home visiting
Sub Topic: Disease surveillance
Sub Topic: School health

Tropical Medicine

Topic: Tropical Diseases/communicable diseases 

Sub Topic: Introduction to communicable diseases
Sub Topic: Diseases transmission cycle
Sub Topic: Epidemiology of diseases
Sub Topic: Measles
Sub Topic: Malaria
Sub Topic: Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
Sub Topic: Helminthic diseases (Intestinal worms)
Sub Topic:  Onchocerciasis (River blindness)
Sub Topic: Schistosomiasis
Sub Topic: Elephantiasis (Bancroftian Filariasis)
Sub Topic: Dracunculosis (Guinea worm)
Sub Topic: Typhoid Fever
Sub Topic:  Dysentery
Sub Topic:  Cholera
Sub Topic:  Brucellosis
Sub Topic:  Ebola
Sub Topic:  Yellow Fever
Sub Topic:  Mumps (Parotiditis)
Sub Topic:  Chicken Pox
Sub Topic:  Rabies
Sub Topic:  Hemorrhagic fevers
Sub Topic:  SARS, Anthrax, tetanus, Hepatitis

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE

DME 311: Midwifery II

Midifery II

Topic:Abnormal pregnancy

Sub Topic: Medical disorders during pregnancy

 Sub Topic: Infections

  •  Malaria
  •  Tuberculosis
  •  Urinary Tract Infections
  •  HIV and PMTCT
  •  Respiratory Tract Infections

Sub Topic: Hyperemesis gravidarum
Sub Topic:Disorders of Amniotic fluid
Sub Topic: Multiple Pregnancy
Sub Topic: Intra uterine growth retardation
Sub Topic: Intra uterine fetal death
Sub Topic: Prolonged pregnancy and Post maturity
Sub Topic: Rhesus Incompatibility
Abnormal labour
Sub Topic: Antepartum Heamorrhage
Sub Topic: Pre- Eclampsia and Eclampsia (Preganancy Induced
Hypertension)
Sub Topic: Cord Presentation and Cord Prolapse
Sub Topic: Malpresentations

  • Breech
  • Compound
  • Brow
  • Shoulder
  • Face
  • Unstable lie

Sub Topic: Malposition
Sub Topic: Abnormal Uterine Action
Sub Topic: Trial of labour
Sub Topic: Fetal distress
Sub Topic: Maternal distress
Sub Topic: Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion
Sub Topic: Obstetric Operations ( Ceasarian section, Forceps, Vaccum extraction, Sympysiotomy, Destructive Operations)

DME 312: Applied Research and Teaching Methodology

Applied Research

Sub Topic: Introduction to research
Sub Topic: Terminologies
Sub Topic: Research Ethics
Sub Topic: Purpose of studying research
Sub Topic: Research techniques (Qualitative, quantitative and
their approaches
Sub Topic: Writing a research proposal and report
Sub Topic: Formulation of research topics
Sub Topic: Background of study
Sub Topic: Literature review
Sub Topic: Methodology
Sub Topic: Conducting research
Sub Topic: Data Analysis
Sub Topic: Research report
Sub Topic: Presentation of research findings

Teaching Methodology

Sub Topic: Introduction to teaching methodology and Concept of
education
Sub Topic: Teaching and Learning process
Sub Topic: Teaching learning method
Sub Topic: Communication and Human relations
Sub Topic: Teaching technology
Sub Topic: Assessment and Evaluation

DME 313: Paediatric Nursing  and Palliative care Nursing

Paediatric Nursing I

Sub Topic: Introduction to Paediatrics
Sub Topic: Terminologies
Sub Topic: Physiology of the new born
Sub Topic: Immediate and routine care of the newborn
Sub Topic: Characteristic features of a newborn
Sub Topic: Routine care of the new born
Sub Topic: Examination of the new born
Sub Topic: Minor disorders of the new born
Sub Topic: Child growth and development
Sub Topic: Immunisation schedule
Sub Topic: Cold Chain
Sub Topic: Breastfeeding and Weaning

Sub Topic: Asphyxia neonatorum

Sub Topic: Low birth weight babies (Prematurity, Dysmature and
Post mature)
Sub Topic: Large (Big) for dates
Sub Topic: Birth Injuries

 

Palliative care

Sub Topic: Principles of palliative care
Sub Topic: Importance of Palliative care
Sub Topic: Roles of palliative care
Sub Topic: Attributes of palliative care
Sub Topic: Preparation of the family to make important decisions
Sub Topic: Concepts of hospice and palliative care
Sub Topic: Pain management in palliative care
Sub Topic: Palliative care emergencies
Sub Topic: Management of common symptoms in Palliative care
Sub Topic: Symptoms of terminally ill patients
Sub Topic: Ethics of at the end of life and legal issues
Sub Topic: Terminal care
Sub Topic: Psychosocial support to terminally ill patients

DME 314: Disaster Management, Occupational Health and Safety

Disaster Management

Topic: Disaster

Sub Topic: Natural disaster.
Sub Topic: Man made disaster.

Topic: Disaster management.

Sub Topic: Roles played by each stakeholder as far as
preparedness, response and recovery
and mitigation are concerned
Sub Topic: The stages of disaster management.
Sub Topic: Requirements for disaster preparedness.

Topic: Disaster prevention

Sub Topic: Natural prevention
Sub Topic: Artificial prevention

Occupational Health and Safety

Sub Topic: Introduction to occupational health hazards
Sub Topic: Types of occupational health hazards
Sub Topic: Occupational health hazards in different work
places
Sub Topic: Work related injuries and Fatalities
Sub Topic: Prevention and control of occupational health hazards in work places
Sub Topic: Psychosocial aspects of work: Job stress and
associated conditions
Sub Topic: Healthcare waste management
Sub Topic: Injection safety methods
Sub Topic: Workers compensation Act

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO

DME 321: Midwifery III

Sub Topic: Obstructed labour
Sub Topic: Ruptured uterus
Sub Topic: Post Partum Heamorrhage
Sub Topic: Intra Partum Heamorrhage
Sub Topic: Acute Inversion of the Uterus
Sub Topic: Obstetrical Shock
Sub Topic: Thrombo Embolic disorders (superficial vein
thrombosis, Deep vein thrombosis, Amniotic Fluid
Embolism, HELLP Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism,
DIC )
Sub Topic: Vulval Heamatoma

Abnormal Puerperium

Sub Topic: Breast Complications
Sub Topic: Urinary Complications
Sub Topic: Puerperal Pyrexia
Sub Topic: Puerperal Sepsis
Sub Topic: Psychological disorders

DME 322: Paediatrics ll

Sub Topic: Heamorragic disease of the new born
Sub Topic: Anaemia
Sub Topic: Convulsions in the new Born
Sub Topic: Congenital abnormalities (GIT, genito urinary,
cardiovascular, CNS, musculo – skeletal)
Sub Topic: Neonatal infections
Sub Topic: Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Sub Topic: Pemphigus Neonatorum
Sub Topic: Oral candidiasis
Sub Topic: Septicaemia
Sub Topic: Meningitis
Sub Topic: Tetanus
Sub Topic: Paronychia
Sub Topic: Urinary tract infection
Sub Topic: Pneumonia
Sub Topic: Gastro enteritis
Sub Topic: Malaria
Sub Topic: Neonatal Jaundice
Sub Topic: Nutrition
Sub Topic: Assessment of nutritional status of children

Sub Topic: Nutritional disorders in children
Sub Topic: IMCI

DME 323: Health Services Management & Entrepreneurship

Health Services Management

Sub Topic: Concepts used in Health Service Management
Sub Topic: Uganda Health Sector
Sub Topic: Principles of Management
Sub Topic: Basics of Health economics
Sub Topic: Principles of Health Service Management
Sub Topic: Human Resource Management

  •  Staffing and Staff development
  •  Delegation
  •  Staff Motivation
  • Appraisal
  •  Team Building
  • Conflict resolution
  •  Interpersonal Relationships
  •  Disciplinary Standards and decisions
  •  Quality Control Measures
  •  Meetings
  •  Records

Sub Topic: Leadership in Healthcare delivery
Sub Topic: Management roles in a health facility
Sub Topic: Decision-making and critical thinking
Sub Topic: Communication in health care
Sub Topic: Customer care
Sub Topic: Public relations in health service delivery
Sub Topic: Management of health facility resources
Sub Topic: Financial Management

  •  Budgeting
  • Accountability
  • Finance Records
  • Management of Petty cash
  •  Sources of Funding

Sub Topic: Management of Assets, Equipment and Supplies

  • Inventory and Stock control
  •  Requisition Procedures
  • Procurement
  • Rational use of supplies
  •  Health centre asset maintenance
  •  Ground maintenance

Sub Topic: Health Information management System

  •  Concept of HIMS
  •  Types of HIMS records
  • Procedures in maintaining HIMS

Entrepreneurship

Sub Topic: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Sub Topic: Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Sub Topic: Entrepreneurship skills
Sub Topic: Setting up of a business ( market survey, costing,
taxation, customer care, Branding, marketing, quality
service delivery)
Sub Topic: Process of Entrepreneurship development
Sub Topic: Business Plan
Sub Topic: Business opportunities
Sub Topic: Entrepreneurship resources
Sub Topic: Entrepreneurship and social responsibility
Sub Topic: Success and Failure
Sub Topic: Business sustainability and growth
Sub Topic: Monitoring and Evaluating a business

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