The module provides the student an opportunity to develop and demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Adult assessment. The course use case studies, simulations and systems approach to apply assessment techniques of the adult patient. Each session with a different system will be reviewed and the student will practice specific techniques along with a comprehensive assessment.
This module will include a brief introduction to general principles of clinical pharmacology in relation to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, including topics such as roles of nurses in relation to pharmacology, drugs sources, drugs evaluation/ development, drugs names (generic vs. brand) medication safety, etc.
Apart from general principles of pharmacology, drugs acting on the following systems will be covered: Nervous (central/ peripheral/ autonomic); endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, chemotherapeutic agents, etc.
The module will cover principles and theories for nursing pharmacology with focus on drugs commonly used in Rwanda (Reference: National Essential Drugs list issued by MOH).
The module of Pathophysiology and Clinical Management enable learners to assess, diagnose and treat clinical conditions by recalling altered mechanisms in the affected system. The module is designed in system, and much of emphasis will be on abnormal systemic functioning then supplemented with health conditions which are common in Rwanda and known to be across life span.