Topic outline

►Unit One: cancer management using chemotherapeutics

  • Module Preliminaries

    Module OverviewModule Competency

    This module is designed to enable the learner utilize chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy in the management of patients with cancers.


    Module Description

    This is a first year module design to introduce learners to the course cancer management.  It includes cancer management by surgery,radiotherapy and chemotherapy

    Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                                  

        1.   Apply principles in radiation, surgery and chemotherapeutics in the treatment of patients with cancer

         2.        Prescribe and administer chemotherapeutic drugs  in treatment of patients with  cancers

         3.        Explain the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in management of patients with cancers

         4.        Prepare patients for chemotherapy radiotherapy and surgical intervention

         5.        Manage  adverse reactions arising from various treatment

    Learning Support

    The tutors who will take you through this module are Mr. Patrick Macharia Dr. Penninah and Mr Towet  .In case of any queries,  can be reached through pmacharia@kmtc.ac.ke. The tutor’s office is clinical medicine staff’s office.

    However, if you have a technical problem relating to interacting with the platform, you can write an email to elearning@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: cancer management using chemotherapeutics