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 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.