Topic outline

  • PCH 226: Pediatrics and Child Health II


    a)      Module   Competence

    This module is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and attitudes in the management of paediatric diseases and conditions

     b)   Module  Outcomes

    By the end of this module , the learner should

    1. Manage cardiovascular disorders
    2. Manage genital urinary disorders
    3. Manage gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary diseases
    4. Manage hematological and lymph reticular disorders

     

    a)      Module Units

    1. Cardiovascular disorders                                                   20 hours
    2. Genital urinary disorders                                                   10 hours
    3. Gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary disorders                     20 hours
    4. Haematological and lymph reticular system disorders       10 hours
     

    • a)      Unit outcomes

      a)      Unit 1  Cardio vascular system disorders

      b)     Unit outcomes

      By the end of this unit the learner should

      1. Classify congenital heart diseases
      2. Manage congenital heart diseases
      3. Manage rheumatic fever
      4. Manage rheumatic heart disease,
      5. Manage infective endocarditis
      6. Manage congestive cardiac failure

      Unit I lesson I

      Introduction

      The anatomy and physiology of the CVS

      • The heart is Approximately the size of your fist

      §  Location

      §  Superior surface of diaphragm

      §  Left of the midline

      §  Anterior to the vertebral column, posterior to the sternum

       



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      KMTC Kisumu - Pediatrics and Child Health II Quiz
      Not available unless: You belong to D/CM/018/MAR/20 cohort
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      MOMBASA KMTC PAEDS II CAT1: MOMBASA MTC (CLASS-2.2) Quiz
      Not available unless: You belong to D/CM/010/MAR/20 cohort
    • Paediatrics 

      Start 1.30 pm

      Invigilator: Mr. Stanley 

      All students to be in class and log into kmtc elearning portal by 1.30pm

      Good luck 

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      Paediatrics II CAT I Quiz

      Date: 15/11/2023

      This CAT exam will be done on Wednesday 15th November and it will be a 50 minutes exam from 7.00pm to 7.50pm. 

      It will comprise of 40 MCQ questions

      This is only for Mombasa students

      Attempt all questions

      Not available unless: You belong to D/CM/010/MAR/22 cohort (2)
  • Module Preliminaries

    Module OverviewModule Competency

    This module is designed to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and attitudes in the management of paediatric diseases and conditions



    Module Description

    Introduction, Anatomy and physiology, definition , causes, manifestation, diagnosis and treatment. 


    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this module, you will have gained sufficient skills to:

      1. Manage cardiovascular disorders
      2. Manage genital urinary disorders
      3. Manage gastrointestinal and hepatobilliary diseases
      4. Manage hematological and lymph reticular disorders
        Learning Support

    The tutor who will take you through this module is [Janet Mukelule . In case of any queries, she can be reached through [jmukelule@kmtc.ac.ke. ]. 
    However, if you have a technical problem relating to interacting with the platform, you can write an email to elaerning@kmtc.ac.ke. 

    Performance Tasks
    Within the various units and topics in the module, there are tasks that you are supposed to attempt and submit for marking. Some of them are not meant for submission.  For those that are meant for submission, you are encouraged to be very keen to observe due date because once the date lapses, you will not be able to submit the same. Calling support line will not help you on this. If you are not able to upload an assignment, seek help well in advance before the due date. Otherwise, this will not be used as an acceptable reason for not submitting on time.
    These tasks are divided into two as follows:

    (i) Main Tasks that comprise of quizzes and written assignment

    (ii) Sub tasks that comprise group discussion and clinical logs.

    Learning Requirements

    For effective and smooth learning, it is expected of you to be computer proficient. Additionally, to satisfactorily complete this module, it is required of you to;
    1. Submit assignment and required tasks on time
    2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
    3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
    4. Sit for CAT’s when scheduled, and
    5. Sit in Exam at the end of the session.


  • Unit One: THE Cardiovascular system disorders in children

    a)  Introduction

    Introduction

    The anatomy and physiology of the CVS

    • The heart is Approximately the size of your fist

    §  Location

    §  Superior surface of diaphragm

    §  Left of the midline

    §  Anterior to the vertebral column, posterior to the sternum



    a)      Unit outcomes

    By the end of this unit the learner should

    1. Classify congenital heart diseases
    2. Manage congenital heart diseases
    3. Manage rheumatic fever
    4. Manage rheumatic heart disease,
    5. Manage infective endocarditis
    6. Manage congestive cardiac failure

    Topic Learning Outcomes

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      Learning requirements

      Diagnose and manage  congenital heart diseases in children

       

      —  Classify congenital heart diseases

      —  Discuss CHD under the following

      ◦      Definition

      ◦      Pathology

      ◦      Manifestation

      ◦      Diagnosis

      ◦      Treatment

      CHD are classified into 2

      Acyanotic heart diseases  (does not present with cyanosis)

      —  VSD

      —  ASD

      —  PDA

      —  Pulmonary stenosis

      —  Coarctation of the aorta

      —  Aortic stenosis

      —  Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

      —  Dextrocardia


      Lesson: 1
    1. Unit One Activities

      a)  Review Questions/Unit Activity

      Classify congenital heart diseases

      Describe the 4 defects of TOF

      outline the diagnosis of rheumatic fever

      Manage rheumatic heart disease


      self review

       b) Performance Tasks 

      discuss the management of CCF in children 

      (i)   Main Tasks

      illustrate the fetal circulation

      (ii) Sub -Tasks 

      [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]
      lab

      Assignment: 1 Forum: 1 Chat: 1 Quiz: 1
    2. Unit Two: Genital urinary disorders

      a)  Introduction

      This unit will equip you with knowledge on diagnosis and management of genital urinary disorders- congenital disorders, UTI, AGN, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure and Nephroblastoma, Neuroblastoma 

      organisation of healthcare services

      b) Unit Objectives

      By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

      1. diagnose and manage  genital urinary disorders in children
      Topic Learning Outcomes

      c) Unit Learning Requirements
      To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

        1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
        2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
        3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
        Learning requirements

        Lesson: 1
      1. Unit Two Activities

        a)  Review Questions

        [To be provided...]



        review questions

         b) Performance Tasks 

        (i)   Main Tasks

        [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

        (ii) Sub -Tasks 

        [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]
        lab

        Assignment: 1 Forum: 1 Chat: 1 File: 1
      2. Unit Three: Hepatobiliary Disorders

        a)  Introduction

        organisation of healthcare services

        b) Unit Objectives

        Topic Learning Outcomes

        c) Unit Learning Requirements
        To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

          1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
          2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
          3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
          Learning requirements

          Lesson: 1
        1. Unit Three Activities

          a)  Review Questions

          [Read and make short notes on Intussusception in Paediatrics]



          review questions

           b) Performance Tasks 

          (i)   Main Tasks

          [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

          (ii) Sub -Tasks 

          [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]
          lab

          Not available unless: You belong to D/CM/010/MAR/20 cohort
        2. Unit Four: Change and change management

          a)  Introduction

          Change is fundamental in order to guarantee long term success in the organization. Some organizations change in response to external circumstances (reactive change) and others change because they have decided to change (proactive change)


          change

          b) Unit Objectives

          By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

            1. Explain the concept of change
            2. Analyze the process of managing change.
            3. Identify reasons for resistance to change and how to overcome it

            Topic Learning Outcomes

            c) Unit Learning Requirements
            To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

              1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
              2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
              3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
              Learning requirements

              Lesson: 1
            1. Unit Four Activities

              a)  Review Questions

              [To be provided...]



              review questions

               b) Performance Tasks 

              (i)   Main Tasks

              [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

              (ii) Sub -Tasks 

              [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]
              lab

              Assignment: 1 Forum: 1 Chat: 1 File: 1