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 ( Caesarian section, Forceps, Vacuum extraction, Symphysiotomy, Destructive Operations)

DME-L 122

Paediatric Nursing I

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: Immunization 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

DME-L 123

Gynaecology II and Reproductive Health II

DME-L 124

Tropical Medicine I

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: Gastroenteritis
Sub Topic: Measles
Sub Topic: Malaria
Sub Topic: Tuberculosis
Sub Topic: Leprosy
Sub Topic: Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)
Sub Topic: Helminthic diseases (Intestinal worms)
Sub Topic: Onchocerciasis (River blindness)
Sub Topic: Schistosomiasis(Snail Fever/bilharzia)
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 (Parotitis)
Sub Topic:  Chicken Pox
Sub Topic:  Rabies
Sub Topic:  Hemorrhagic fevers
Sub Topic:

Sub Topic: Tetanus

Year Two Semester One

DME-L 211: Midwifery III

Abnormal labour
Sub Topic: Antepartum Heamorrhage
Sub Topic: Pre- Eclampsia and Eclampsia (Preganancy Induced Hypertension)
Sub Topic: Cord Presentation and Cord Prolapse
Malpresentations

Breech
Compound
Brow
Shoulder
Face
Unstable lie

DME-L 212

Applied Research and Teaching Methodology

Applied Research

Topic: Introduction to nursing research

Subtopic: Introduction to research
Subtopic: Terminologies
Subtopic: Research Ethics
Subtopic: Purpose of studying research
Subtopic: Research techniques (Qualitative, quantitative and their
approaches)

Topic: Writing a research proposal and report

Subtopic: Steps in Research Process
Subtopic: Formulation of research topics
Subtopic: Writing a research proposal
Subtopic: Preliminary Pages
Subtopic: Chapter One: Introduction
Subtopic: Chapter Two: Literature review
Subtopic: Chapter Three: Methodology

Subtopic: References/Referencing
Subtopic: Appendices & Consent Form
Subtopic: Chapter Four: Results
Subtopic: Chapter Five: Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
Subtopic : Research report

Teaching Methodology

Topic: Introduction to teaching methodology and Concept of education

Click here for full Methodology Curriculum.

DME-L 213

Palliative care Nursing

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: Communication/ 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-L 214

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 Two Semester Two

DME-L 221: Midwifery IV

Midwifery IV

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-L 222

Paediatrics II

Paediatrics II

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

Topic: Integrated Management of Childhood illnesses (IMCI)

Subtopic : IMCI strategy in health care
Subtopic : General danger signs
Subtopic : Assess and classify a sick child 2 months to 5 years
Subtopic: Treat the Child
Subtopic : Assess and classify a sick young infant 0-2 months
Subtopic : Manage HIV/AIDS using IMCI approach

DME-L 223

Health Services Management & Entrepreneurship

Health Services Management

Topic: Management

Subtopic: Introduction to Health Service Management.
Subtopic : Management theories and Styles
Subtopic: Principles of Management
Subtopic: Basics of Health economics
Subtopic: Levels and Functions of Management

Subtopic : Human resource management
Subtopic: Human Resource Planning
Subtopic : Staff recruitment process

Subtopic : Financial management, Budgeting and Accountability
Subtopic : Management of equipment and supplies
Subtopic: Transport management.
Subtopic : Management of Infrastructure
Subtopic : Integrated disease response and surveillance
Subtopic : Key government policies(Uganda Healthcare System)

Topic: Leadership

Subtopic : Introduction, Kinds, Power and Authority.
Subtopic : Leadership theories
Subtopic : Team process
Subtopic : Styles of leadership
Subtopic : Staff Delegation
Subtopic: Conflict and conflict resolution
Subtopic : Negotiation Skills
Subtopic: Support Supervision

Sub Topic: Human Resource Management

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

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

Topic: Concept of entrepreneurship

Subtopic : Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Subtopic: Entrepreneur as a Manager and Entrepreneurial Process
Subtopic: Small business in the economy
Subtopic : Entrepreneurship Skills

Topic: Creating entrepreneurial small business

Subtopic: Business idea and Opportunity
Subtopic: Types of Business Enterprises

Subtopic: Setting up of a business

Market survey
Costing
Taxation
Customer care
Branding
Marketing
Quality service delivery

Sub Topic: Process of Entrepreneurship development
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
Subtopic : Business or Business Enterprise
Subtopic: Business planning
Subtopic : Successful strategies for small business
Subtopic : Start-ups and franchises (Permits/license)
Subtopic : Buying an existing business
Subtopic : Forming and protecting a business

Topic: Managing people and resources

Subtopic : Customer Care
Subtopic : Marketing
Subtopic : Money matters for small business
Subtopic : Business exits and realizing value

Diploma In Midwifery E-LEARNING

DME-E-Learning (DME-L) Year One Semester One

Topic: Abnormal pregnancy