PROSPECTUS 2011

Faculty of Health Sciences

SCHOOL
OF
NURSING
AND
PUBLIC HEALTH

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NOTE

This Prospectus is valid for 2011 only. Regulations and curricula for 2011 may be amended. General regulations and information appear in the General
Information and Regulations Prospectus.

Although the information contained in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any
errors and omissions, which may occur. The University retains the right to amend any regulation or condition without prior notice.

The information is correct up to 31 October 2011.

The fact that particulars of a specific module or field of study have been included in this Prospectus does not necessarily mean that such module or field of
study will be offered in 2011 or any consecutive year.

This Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

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Contents
NOTE ...................................................................................................................................................II
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................III
SCHOOL PREAMBLE .................................................................................................................................................. X
NURSING SERVICE PLEDGE .................................................................................................................................................. X
ADVICE, INFORMATION AND GENERAL REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................... XI
ATTENDANCE OF LECTURES ..............................................................................................................................................................X1
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................................................X1
SPECIAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENT ......................................................................................................................................... XI
2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................................ XII
FIRST SEMESTER ................................................................................................................................................ XII
DEADLINES FOR THE 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR ..................................................................................................................... XIII
PERSONNEL ...................................................................................................................................................1
OFFICE-BEARERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................... 1
ACADEMIC PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE .....................................................................................................................................1
UNIT: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
UNIT: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
UNIT: CLINICAL NURSING EDUCATION: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL.............................................................................................................. 2
UNIT: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
UNIT: MENTAL HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
UNIT: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
UNIT: NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, NURSING EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICE
MANAGEMENT 2
UNIT: RADIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

REGULATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................3
COURSE OF STUDY ...................................................................................................................................................3
DEGREES ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
DIPLOMAS ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
CERTIFICATES ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
A. DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE(PHASING OUT) .........................................4
A.1 ADMISSION ............................................................................................................................................................... 4.
A2. DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
A.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
A4. MODULES CODES AND RESTRICTION MODULES .............................................................................................................................................. 4
A.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
A.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES......................................................................................................................... 6
A.7 PRACTICALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
B. DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE ...............................................................................................................................7
B.1 ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
B.2 DURATION OF STUDY 7
B.3 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
B.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
B.5 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES......................................................................................................................... 8
B.6 PRACTICALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
C. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC) (PHASING OUT) ................................................................8
C.1 ADMISSION ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
C.2 DURATION OF STUDY ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
C.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
C.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES ....................................................................................................................................... 9

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C.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
C.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES:........................................................................................................................ 9
C.7 PRACTICALS ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
D. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) OPERATING ROOM NURSING SCIENCE..10
D.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
D.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
D.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
D.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES ..................................................................................................................................... 10
D.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
D.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCMENT RULES ......................................................................................................................... 11
D.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
E. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) CRITICAL CARE .................................... 11
E.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
E.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
E.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
E.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE........................................................................................................................................ 12
E.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
E.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................................................... 12
E.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
F. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMANURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) HEALTH PROMOTION, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND
TREATMENT .................................................................................................................................................12
F.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
F.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
F.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
F.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE........................................................................................................................................ 13
F.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
F.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................................................... 13
F.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
G. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION)CLINICAL INSTRUCTION ........................14
G.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
G.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
G.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
G.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES ..................................................................................................................................... 14
G.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
G.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................................................... 15
G.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
H. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION )EMERGENCY NURSING..........................15
H.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
H.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
H.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
H.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE........................................................................................................................................ 16
H.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
H.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES....................................................................................................................... 16
H.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
I. MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE: M. N. SC. 14 NMNS .......................................................................................16
I.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
I.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
I.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
I.4. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
J. MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH 14 NMPH.....................................................................................................................17
J.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
J.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
J.3 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
J.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
K DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE: D.N.SC.14DNSC .................................................................................................18

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K.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
K.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
K.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
K.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
L. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS 14 PGCAS .......................................................18
L.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
L.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
L.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
L.4 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
L.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
L.6 REGISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT RULE ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
L.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOTHERAPY ....................................................................................19
M.1 ADMISSION .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M.2 DURATION OF STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M.4 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
M.6 REGISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT RULE ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
M.7 PRACTICALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
SYLLABY / MODULE DESCRIPTIONS .....................................................................................................................................20
AA. UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE............................................20
AA.1 HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
AA.2 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
AA.3 COMPUTER LITERACY .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
AA.4 COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS IN ENGLISH......................................................................................................................................... 21
AA.5 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
AA.6 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS ............................................................................................................................................. 22
AA.7 APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
AA.8 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE I........................................................................................................................................................ 24
AA.9 NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (1A) (INTRODUCTION) ....................... 27
AA.10 GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
AA.11 MENTAL HEALTH .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
AA.12 MIDWIFERY SCIENCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
AA.13 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
BB DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE .............................................................................................................................32
BB.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRINCIPLES OF NORMAL MIDWIFERY SCIENCE ............................................................................................. 32
BB.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPLICATIONS IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE ...................................................................................................... 33
BB.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT FOR MIDWIFERY SCIENCE ..................................................................................... 33
BB.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS IN MIDWIFERY .................................................................................... 33
BB.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE .......................................................................................................... 33
BB.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE 1 ........................................................................................................ 34
CC. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC) ..........................................................................................34
CC.1 APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 34
CC.2 APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILISATION............................................................................................................................................. 34
CC.3 COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS IN ENGLISH......................................................................................................................................... 35
CC.4 HISTORY, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ....................................................................................................................................... 35
CC.5 IMAGE RECORDING IMAGE RECORDING I .............................................................................................................................................................. 35
CC.6 MICROBIOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 36
CC.7 PHYSICS FOR RADIOGRAPHERS .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
CC.8 RADIATION TECHNIQUE .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
DD. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) OPERATING ROOM..................................37
DD.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1 ..................................................................................................................... 37
DD.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................... 37
DD.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE............................................................................................... 38
DD.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: OPERATING ROOM NURSING ................................................................................................................................ 38
DD.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: OPERATING ROOM NURSING PRACTICAL ......................................................................................................... 38

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DD. 6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL HUMAN ANATOMY ................................................................................................................................ 38
DD.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 39
DD.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL MICROBIOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 39
DD.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 39
DD.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT ........................................................................................................................... 450
DD.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS .............................................................................. 40

EE. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION )CRITICAL CARE .....................................40
EE.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CRITICAL CARE NURSING ........................................................................................................................................ 40
EE.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CRITICAL CARE NURSING PRACTICAL ................................................................................................................ 41
EE.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE ................................................................................................... 41
EE.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHSIOLOGY ........................................................................................ 41
EE.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICINE.......................................................................................................................................... 41
EE.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1 ..................................................................................................................... 41
EE.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................... 42
EE.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE............................................................................................... 42
EE.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 42
EE.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT ............................................................................................................................. 42
EE.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS .............................................................................. 43

FF. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) HEALTH PROMOTION, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND
TREATMENT .................................................................................................................................................43
FF.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED HEALTH PROMOTION ....................................................................................................................... 43
FF.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRACTICAL- CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT .................................................................................... 43
FF.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY ....................................................................................... 44
FF.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 44
FF.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1 ..................................................................................................................... 44
FF.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................... 44
FF.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE............................................................................................... 45
FF.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 45
FF.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT ............................................................................................................................. 45
FF.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS ............................................................................. 45

GG. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE(SPECIALIZATION) CLINICAL INSTRUCTION ..........................46

GG1. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1 ...................................................................................................................... 46
GG.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................... 46
GG.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE ................................................................................................ 46
GG.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................. 46
GG.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR : FRAMEWORK OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................. 47
GG.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR : FASCILITATION OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTIO ................................................................................................................ 47
GG.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 47
GG.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHSIOLOGY ........................................................................................ 47
GG.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE ................................................................................................... 48
GG.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT .............................................................................................................................. 48
GG.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS ............................................................................ 458

HH. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION) EMERGENCY NURSING SCIENCE..........49
HH1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING............................................................................................................................................ 49
HH.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING PRACTICAL .................................................................................................................... 49
HH.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE ................................................................................................... 49
HH.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ...................................................................................... 49
HH.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICINE........................................................................................................................................... 50
HH.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................... 50
HH.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE............................................................................................ 50
HH.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 50
HH.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT ............................................................................................................................. 51
HH.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS.............................................................................. 51

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II. MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE .................................................................................................................................51
II.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MASTER THESIS .............................................................................................................................................................. 51
JJ . MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH ....................................................................................................................................52
JJ.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH ............................................................................................. 52
JJ.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HISTORY, ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC ................................... 52
JJ.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DEMOGRAPHY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH ............................................................................... 52
JJ.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DISEASE CONTROL IN PUBLIC HEALTH ............................................................................................................... 53
JJ.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH ....................................................................................... 53
JJ.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH .................................................. 53
JJ.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS.............................................................................. 53
KK. DOCTORAL OF NURSING SCIENCE ..........................................................................................................................54
KK.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DOCTOR OF NURSING............................................................................................................................................... 54
KK.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS.............................................................................. 54
LL. POST GRADAUTE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING ADVANCED SKILLS......................................................................55
LL1. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS ................................................................................................................................. 55
LL.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS ............................................................................. 55
MM. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PHARMACOTHERAPY.........................................................................................55
MM.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY ............................................................................................................................................... 55
MM.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN PHARMACOTHERAPY ........................................................................................... 55
NEW PROGRAMMES .................................................................................................................................................57
SPECIAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENT .........................................................................................................................................58
GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
.................................................................................................................................................58
GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
......................59
A. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (CLINICAL ) (14BNCL) ...................................................................................59
A1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
A.2. DURATION: .............................................................................................................................................................. 59
A.3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 59
A.4 DELIVERY MODE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.5 IMPLEMENTATION: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.6 TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.7. ASSESSMENT: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.8 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.9 CONFIRMING OF THE DEGREE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A.10 PRACTICAL COMPONENT: .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
A11. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE DEGREE CURRICULUM COMPILATION: ......................................................................................... 60
A.12. MODULE / CODES AND RESTRICTION ON MODULES ..................................................................................................................................... 63
AA. MODULE DESCRIPTORS (SYLLABI)............................................................................................................................63
AA.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE 1 ............................................................................................................................ 63
AA.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY........................................................................................................................................ 63
AA.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY .................................................................................................................................. 64
AA.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY........................................................................................................................ 64
AA.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 64
AA.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS ...................................................................................................................................... 64
AA.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY............................................................................................................................................. 65
AA8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES ....................................................................................................................... 65
AA.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS ............................................................................................. 65
AA.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ................................................................................................................ 66
AA.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II............................................................................................................................ 66
AA.12 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE MODULE I .................................................................................... 66
AA.13 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 67
AA.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 67

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AA.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I ............................................................................................................................................ 67
AA.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATION OF SOCIOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 67
AA.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASICS OF SOCIOLOGY: PARADIGMS AND METHODS ................................................................................ 68
AA.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE MODULE III ........................................................................................................ 68
AA.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II ........................................................................................................................ 68
AA.20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MICROBIOLOGY......................................................................................................................................................... 68
AA.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY .............................................................................................................................................. 69
AA.23. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIAL PROBLEMS .................................................................................................................................................. 69
AA.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 69
AA.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ORGANISATIONAL/PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY ............................................................................................. 70
AA.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II ........................................................................................................................................... 70
AA.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE IV .......................................................................................................................... 70
AA.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY NURSING SCIENCE III ..................................................................................................................... 70
AA.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING.................................................................................................................................... 71
AA.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE............................................................................................................ 71
AA.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 71
AA.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH PAPER IN HEALTH.............................................................................................................................. 72
AA.33 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CARE ........................................................................................................................ 72
B. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC) CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK .....................................................72
B.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: .............................................................................................................................................................. 72
B.2 DURATION OF THE STUDY: .............................................................................................................................................................. 72
B.3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT: ................................................................................................................................................ 72
B.4 DELIVERY MODE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 72
B.5 IMPLEMENTATION: .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.6 TEACHING–LEARNING MODEL: .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.7 ASSESSMENT: .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.9 ACCREDITATION OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: ............................................................................................................................................... 73
B.10 CONFIRMING OF DEGREE: .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.11 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCEMENT RULES:............................................................................................................................. 73
B.12 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES .............................................................................................................................................................. 73
B.13 PRACTICALS (COMPONENT B): .............................................................................................................................................................. 74
B.14. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC)................................................................................................................................................. 74
B.15 MODULE / CODES AND RESTRICTION ON MODULES ..................................................................................................................................... 76

BB. MODULE DESCRIPTION (SYLLABI) .............................................................................................................................76

BB.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE I ........................................................................................................................................ 77
BB.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: METHODS OF PATIENT CARE AND PREPARATION ......................................................................................... 77
BB.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES AND MATERIALS AND PROCESSING ........................................................... 77
BB.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY......................................................................................................................................... 77
BB.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS ....................................................................................................................................... 78
BB.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES ....................................................................................................................... 78
BB.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY .............................................................................................................................................. 79
BB.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS ............................................................................................. 79
BB.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CHARATERISTICS ........................................................................................................ 79
BB.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY.................................................................................................................................... 79
BB.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICS FOR RADIOGRAPHERS .......................................................................................................................... 79
BB.12 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES ................................................................................................................ 80
BB.13 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HISTORY OF RADIOGRAPHY, ETHICS AND PROFESIONAL PRACTICE .................................................... 80
BB.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE II ........................................................................................................................................ 80
BB.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MODERN IMAGING
TECHNIQUES .............................................................................................................................................................. 81
BB.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL RADIATION TECHNIQUE ....................................................................................................................... 81
BB.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 81
BB.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRINCIPLES OF APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION & UTILIZATION ................................................................... 81
BB.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHY, ETHICS AND PROFESIONAL PRACTICE.............................................................................. 82
BB.20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................. 82
BB.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION & UTILIZATION ................................................................................ 82
BB.22 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE III ...................................................................................................................................... 82
BB.23 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL RADIATION TECHNIQUE III ................................................................................................................... 83
BB.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOBIOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................................... 83

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BB.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOLOGY FOR RADIOGRAPHERS ......................................................................................................... 83
BB.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................ 83
BB.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC FILM CRITIQUE ............................................................................................................................ 83
BB.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................. 84
BB.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILIZATION............................................................................................. 84
BB.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE IV ...................................................................................................................................... 84
BB.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS ............................................................................................................................ 85
BB.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MANAGEMENT FOR RADIOGRAPHERS............................................................................................................... 85
BB.33 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY ................................................................................................................................ 85
BB.34 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH PAPER IN HEALTH.............................................................................................................................. 85
C. DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE CURRICULUM.(14DGNM)....................................86
C.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.2 DURATION OF THE STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.4 DELIVERY MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.5 IMPLEMENTATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.6 TEACHING – LEARNING MODEL .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.7 ASSESSMENT .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.9 CONFIRMING OF THE DIPLOMA .............................................................................................................................................................. 86
C.10. ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES .............................................................................................................................................................. 87
C.11. PRACTICAL (COMPONENT B) .............................................................................................................................................................. 87
C.12. CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK .............................................................................................................................................................. 87
CC. MODULE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................88
CC.13 MODULES DESCRIPTOR: .............................................................................................................................................................. 88
CC.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION ....................................................................................................... 89
CC.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY .............................................................................................................................................. 89
CC.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE 1 ............................................................................................................................. 89
CC.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE1 ........................................................................................................ 90
CC.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY.......................................................................... 90
CC.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY ................................................................................................ 90
CC. 20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: NTERPERSONAL ABILITIES IN HEALTH CARE ................................................................................................... 90
CC.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II............................................................................................................................. 91
CC.22 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE II ....................................................................................................... 91
CC.23 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MICROBIOLOGY.......................................................................................................................................................... 91
CC.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOLOGY........................................................................................................................................................ 91
CC.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I .............................................................................................................................................. 92
CC.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF WOUND CARE .................................................................................................................. 92
CC.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN HEALTH CARE................................................... 92
CC.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE III ............................................................................................................................ 92
CC.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II ............................................................................................................................................. 93
CC.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE ................................................................................................................... 93
CC.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ............................................................................................................. 93
CC.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING............................................................................................................................................. 93
D. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS.......................................................................94
D.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 94
D.2 DURATION OF THE STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 94
D.3 DELIVERY MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 94
DD. MODULE DESCRIPTOR:................................................................................................................................................94
DD .1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS ................................................................................................................................. 94
DD.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS ............................................................................ 94

E. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOTHERAPY ....................................................................................95

E.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 95
E.2 DURATION OF THE STUDY .............................................................................................................................................................. 95
E.3 DELIVERY MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 95
EE.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY ............................................................................................................................................... 95
EE.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN PHARMACOTHERAPY........................................................................................... 96

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SCHOOL PREAMBLE
The key mission of the school is to prepare academically and professionally qualified persons for the health needs of Namibia, and to render service,
especially in the domains of preventive and curative health.

The key objectives of the school are:

* to provide professionally directed education in medical and health sciences;
* to enable the Namibian public to receive high quality, safe, professionally- and ethically-based health care; and
* to conduct research directed to the health needs of society, which is instrumental in rendering community service and education.

NURSING SERVICE PLEDGE

I solemnly declare that my ultimate responsibility as a nurse is to promote and safeguard the total well being of my clients, their families and the community
at large.

My practice will be founded on respect for my client’s humanity, dignity and individuality.

I undertake to treat my clients equally and will not allow that social, economical, political, religious or cultural differences influence the care I render.

To fulfill the needs of my clients, I will endeavor to understand and address it with compassion and empathy.

I accept it as my duty to protect the interest of my clients and to maintain professional secrecy.

I will comply with all moral, legal and professional standards in the execution of my duties and inspire others in achieving our shared vision.

Finally I pledge to maintain the highest level of knowledge and skills and to contribute towards the development of my profession.

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ADVICE, INFORMATION AND GENERAL REGULATIONS

ATTENDANCE OF LECTURES
Students following modules of study in School of Nursing and Public Health must have at least an 80% lecture and 100% practical attendance. In order to
obtain registration with the Professional Council concerned students must comply with theory and practice requirements as stated by the Councils.

The degree Bachelor of Nursing Science (Advanced Practice) is offered through Distance Education.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Students must register at the University as per the requirements of the University.

- According to regulations, a radiation worker may not work if she is pregnant.

- The student must work under direct or indirect supervision of qualified personnel when doing practical work.
- Lectures will be given during the normal working day. Practical work will cover a 24-hour working period.
- Hospital orientation is required on initiation of the module of study.
- Radiography students shall be required to conform to prescribed registrations with the Allied Health Professional Council and all applicable
registrations/regulations as per relevant ordinances.
- General information appears in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus
-
SPECIAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENT

General

1. Nursing and Radiography modules consist of compulsory clinical practice which counts for 50% of the modules
2. Clinical placement in training hospitals will commence from the first year of study.
3. The award of the degree is subject to the satisfactory completion of the prescribed practical hours and the satisfactory completion of practical
registers
4. All clinical documents are regarded as legal documents and should bear the signature of the student and the registered nurse and the radiographer
who teaches the student
5. The practical hours for the year should be completed before registering for the next academic year.
6. Logbook/workbook and or registers should be completed as per instruction.
7. All signatures should be authentic and legible. Fraudulent signatures can lead to immediate cancellation of the students training programme
8. All students need to adhere to the specific rules and regulations of the Ministry of Health and Social Services during their allocation in clinical areas.
9. Students should adhere to the dress code as agreed upon with the School / MOHSS
10. A registration fee of N$200 is payable to the applicable health professions council. Students will be informed accordingly after registration with the
School.
11. The use of cell phones during practicals is not allowed .This is considered highly unethical and interfering in the caring of a patient.

First Year Nursing Students

The first year nursing students should obtain the following equipment after registration:
- Watch with a second hand
- Thermometer
- Stethoscope
- Scissor
All the above except the watch is available at the school
Dress Code
- Blue trouser/skirt (no jeans)
- White trousers for men allowed
- White jacket
- Flat navy /black shoes (no high heels/sandals or Chinese slippers)
- Epaulettes available within the School
- Please note: students should buy their own uniform & shoes

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2011 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FIRST SEMESTER

10 January University opens

20 January Academic staff resumes office duties
31 January - 18 Feb Registration (Last day for Late Reg: 23 Febr)
21 February Lectures commence for FIRST SEMESTER
26 April EASTER BREAK starts
03 May Institutional Holiday
05 May Lectures resume after Easter Break
10 June Lectures end for FIRST SEMESTER
14 June First Opportunity Examinations commence (Semester I modules)
01 July First Opportunity Examinations end (Semester I modules)
01 July End of 1st Semester
11 – 15 July Mid-year Recess

SECOND SEMESTER

25 July Lectures commence for SECOND SEMESTER

12 September SPRING BREAK starts
19 September Lectures resume after Spring Break
04 November Lectures end for SECOND SEMESTER
08 November First Opportunity Examinations commence (Sem II & Double modules)
25 November First Opportunity Examinations end (Sem II & Double modules)
25 November End of 2nd Semester
13 December Academic Year ends & University closes (until 09 January 2012)

09 January 2012 University opens (2012 academic year)

10 January 2012 Second Opportunity Exams commence (Sem I, II & Double modules)
19 January 2012 Academic staff resumes office duties
26 January 2012 Second Opportunity Examinations end (Sem I, II & Double modules)

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DEADLINES FOR THE 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

(i) GENERAL
Last day for application of retention of continuous assessment mark ..........................................................................................18 February
Last day for application for exemption(s) .......................................................................................................................................18 February
Last day for Late Registration (Late fee payable) .........................................................................................................................23 February
Last day for approval of exemption(s) ...........................................................................................................................................23 February
Last day for approval of retention of continuous assessment mark ..............................................................................................23 February
Last day for approval of module(s) & qualification changes ..........................................................................................................23 February
Last day to change Examination Centres at Regional Centres (Semester I modules) .................................................................29 April
Last day for appeals (First Opportunity Examinations) (Semester I) ............................................................................................29 July
Last day to submit outstanding documentation .............................................................................................................................19 August
Last day to change Examination Centres at Regional Centres (Semester II modules – 1st & 2nd Opportunity Examinations) ....23 Sept
Last day to cancel enrolment ........................................................................................................................................................30 Sept
Last day for submission of Theses and Dissertations for examination .........................................................................................18 Nov

(ii) CANCELLATIONS
Semester I modules
Last day to cancel Semester I modules .........................................................................................................................................06 May
Semester II modules
Last day to cancel Semester II modules ........................................................................................................................................30 Sept
Double modules (A double module normally extends over one academic year)
Last day to cancel Double modules ...............................................................................................................................................30 Sept

(iii) FINANCE
Semester I modules
Last day to cancel with 100 % credit .............................................................................................................................................11 March
Last day to cancel with 50 % credit ...............................................................................................................................................20 April
Semester II modules
Last day to cancel with 100 % credit .............................................................................................................................................05 August
Last day to cancel with 50 % credit ...............................................................................................................................................02 Sept
Double modules (a double module normally extends over one academic year)
Last day to cancel with 100 % credit .............................................................................................................................................11March
Last day to cancel with 50 % credit ...............................................................................................................................................03 June

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PERSONNEL

OFFICE-BEARERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

Dean: Dr. L. Haoses-Gorases
Deputy Dean: Dr. M. van der Vyver
Departmental Heads: Ms N Sumpi
Ms H Udjombala (Northern Campus)
Department of Nursing Science
Department of Para-medical Studies
Head of Department

School Officer: Ms L Prinsonsky

Senior Administrative Officer: Mr F Katjiruru
Secretary: Ms I Isaacs
Administrative Officer: Ms T Ndevashiya (Oshakati)

General enquiries regarding the School of Health Sciencesand the qualifications offered by the School may be directed to:

The School Officer

School of Nursing and Public Health
University of Namibia
Private Bag 13301
WINDHOEK

Tel: +264+61+206-3828
Fax: +264+61+206-3922
E-mail: lprinsonsky@unam.na

Matters regarding specific MODULES and departments must be directed to the relevant Heads.

ACADEMIC PERSONNEL

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE

UNIT: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE

Head: DR J M V/D VYVER:

Lecturers: DR J M V/D VYVER: RN, RM, R CHN, NA, RT, BCURHONS (UNISA), MNSC (UNAM)DNSC(UNAM).
MS M KATJIRE:RN, RM, R NA, RT, RCNI, BCUR (UNISA), BCURPROGPRAXHONS, MNSC(UNAM).
MS H UDJOMBALA: RN, RM, RT, BSOCSC (UN), BNSCADV PRAC PRACHONS (UNAM).M.CURR.(STELLENBOSCH) .
DR A R E KLOPPERS:RN,RM,RT,ROTT,BA(UNMM),B ED. (UNAM).MSC(UAM)MS DNSC (UNAM).
K AMAKALI RN, RM, RT, RCHN ,BCUR IET A (FORT HARE) BNSC.ADV PRAC HONS (UNAM).MPH(USC.)
MS S M ASHIPALA: RN,RM, RCN, RPN, RT, RNA, BNSCADVPRAC (UNAM), BNSC ADV HONS (UNAM).
MS L PINEHAS: RN, RM, RCH, PSCH, DIPL. ADV.NUR.SC,NURS.ED. (UNAM)
B.NSC.ADVPRAC(UNAM),MCUR ADV.PRAC.NUR.ED.(UNIV.OF PRETORIA).
MR N P T S H I FIGULA: RN,RM,(N.BNSC.ADVPRAC(UNAM)DIP.PUBHEALTH (MEDUNSA).

Junior Lecturers MS M J J ACKERMAN: RCHN, RT, RN, RM, BCUR (UNISA), BNSCADVPRACH
ONS, (UNAM).

UNIT: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE

Head: MS M B TIBINYANE:

Senior Lecturer: Dr S N IIPINGE: RN, RM, RT, RCN, RNA,BCUR (UNISA), BCURPROGPRAX HONS (UNAM), MCOMMH (LIVERPOOL).
UK D.CUR. (RAU)RSA
Lecturers:
MS M B TIBINYANE RN, RM, RCHN, RADMIN,RED, RPSYC, BCUR (ZULULAND) BNSCADVPRAC HONS (UNAM) MED.SOC.HONS
(NORTH -WEST UNIV.) M ASTER IN MED.SOC.(UNIV.NWPROVNCE.)
MS H NESHUKU: RN, RM, ADVDIPNURSC (UNAM) MNSC(UNAM)
MS J KLOPPERS: RN, RM, RCN, RNA, BCUR (UNISA),BCUP ROGPRAX HONS (UNAM).MNSC (UNAM).
MS L N LUKOLO: RM, PPN, RT, RCN, RNA, BNSCADVPRAC, BNSCADVPRACHONS, (UNAM). M.CURR. (STELLENBOSCH).
MS H IITA: RN, RM, RCN, RPN, RNA, RT,CHN NADM, BACUR (UNISA ) MNSC(UNAM).
MS L N NELUMBU: RN, RM, BNSC (UNAM), BNSCADVPRACHONS (UNAM). MNSC (UNAM).
MS N G SUMPI: RN, RM, RCN, RNA, REDUC, BCUR (MEDUNSA), BCURPROG PRAXHONS (UNAM).DIPPUB.HEALTH (MEDUNSA)
MPUB.HEALTH (MEDUNSA)MSTNAUISEB RN, RM, R CHN,NE,BNSC(UNAM)MPUB.HEALTH(MEDUNSA/LIMPOPO)
MS S N SHIVUTE:RN,RM,RT,RCN,DIPNED(UNIN),BACUR(UNISA)BCURHONS (UNISA).MNSC(UNAM).
MS RMPERSENDT BED(ADULTEDUCATION)MASTER IN MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (UNIV.OF AMSTERDAM)

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Junior Lecturers:

UNIT: CLINICAL NURSING EDUCATION: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

Head: DR L PRETORIUS: RN, RM, RPN, BCUR (UNISA), BCUR PROGPRAXHONS (UNAM) MNSC (UNAM) DNSC (UNAM).
MS A WALTERS RN, RM, RNE, BNSC (UNAM),B-ED (UNAM) M-PHIL (NELSON MANDELA METROPOLOTAN UNIV. PE).
MS C BRINKMANN RN, RM, ADV DIPLNURS ED(UNAM) BNSC (UNAM),
L F SIWA RN, RM, RNE, RNC,DIPL IN CLIN CARE EDUC/ADM.(TYGERBERG),DIPLIN ADV NURS. ED. (UNAM) BCUR (UNISA)
MS E KAWERAMA RN,RM,RT,RTCHN,BSCNURSED(UNIMA)MNS(UNAM)
MS N LAYNE RN, ASS.DEGREE GEN.NUR(BARBADOS COMM.COLLEGE), ADV.DIPL.NUR.EDUC.(UNAM)BNSCADV.PRAC.NUR
EDUC.(UNAM )MASTER OF EDUC.(RHODES UNIV.) MS H NIIKONDO RN,RM, BSC ADV.PRAC.(UNAM)MASTER OF PUB.HEALTH
(LIMPOPO UNIV.) MS L USHONA:RN.RM,RPSYC,DIPLHIV/AIDS(UNIV.OFSTELENBOSCH)BNSC(UNAM)MPUBHEALTH(UNAM)

UNIT: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

Head: MS L TAUKUHEKE

Senior Lecturer: VACANT

Lecturer: DR K HOFNIE-//HOЁBES: RN, RM, RCN, RNA, RT, BCUR (UNISA), BCUR PROGPRAXHONS (UNAM), MSC. (LONDON).DNSC(UNAM)
MS L TAUKUHEKE: RN, RM, RCN, RT, BACUR (UNISA), BCUR PROGPRAXHONS (UNAM) MCUR ADV MIDWIFERY (MEDUNSA).
MS S A DAWID: RN, RM,RT, RCN, DIPLOCC/N, DIPLNED (UN), BACUR (UNISA),CHR,(CAPE),MNSC(UNAM).
DR H AJ AMUKUGO: RN, RM, RCN, RNA, RT,RPN B.ED ADM (MEDUNSA)MNSC(MEDUNSA)DNSC(UNAM)
Junior Lecturers: MS R T SHIGWEDHA: RN, RM, RNA, RCN, RT, BSOCSCHONS (UN), BACUR (UNISA).
MS T DE ALMEIDA: RN, RM BACUR (UNAM).

UNIT: MENTAL HEALTH

Head: MS W WILKINSON

Lecturers: MS W WILKINSON: RN, RM, RT, RCN, RPN, MSOCSCPSYC (UOFS), BCUR PROGPRAXHONS (UNAM).
MS N N SHIFIONA: RCN, RN, RM, RT, RNA, RPN, DIPLNED (UNIN), BCUR (UNISA), BNSCADVPRAC HONS (UNAM),
MCURPSYC (RAU).

UNIT: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING

Head: PROF L FSMALL

Senior Lecturers: DR L HAOSES- GORASES: RN, RM, RT, RCN, RNA, DIPLNED and CHN
(UWC), BCUR (UNISA), BCURHONS, MCUR, DNSC (UNAM)
Associate Professor: PROF L FSMALL: RN, RM, RLN, RT, RCN, RPN, RCCN, BSOCSC, BSOCSCHONS (UOFS), BCUR, BCURHONS (UNISA),
MCUR, DNSC (UNAM).
MS S KUUGONGELWA: RN, RM, RT, RCN, DIPLNED (UN), BCUR (UNISA), BNSCADVPRAC HONS (UNAM) MNSC (UNAM).

Junior Lecturers: MR P A AMKONGO: RN, RON, RT, RNA, DIPLORTHNUR (WHK), DIPLNED (UN), BACUR (UNISA).

UNIT: NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, NURSING EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Head: PROF. A. VAN DYK:

Professor: PROF A VAN DYK: RN, RM, RCN, RNA, RT, BCUR,BCURHONS, MCUR (UNISA), DCUR (UNAM).

Lecturers: MS L B VD WESTHUIZEN: RN, RM, RNA, RT, BCUR (UWC) BCUR PROGPRAX (ACADEMY NAMIBIA) BCUR PROGPRAX HONS
(UNAM). MCUR (RAU)
MS J E DE VILLIERS: RN, RM, RT, RNA, RCN, BCUR (UNISA), BNSCADVPRACHONS (UNAM).MPHIL (APPLIED ETHICS)
STELLENBOSCH

Junior Lecturers: MS M T IYAMBO: RN, RM, RT, RCN, BACUR (UNISA).

Sociology Lecturer: DR K K SHIKONGO: RN, RM, RT, RCN, RNA, DIPLNED (UNIN), BCUR (UINISA), BCUR PROGPRAX HONS (UNAM), MNSC. (UNAM)
DNSC (UNAM)

UNIT: RADIOGRAPHY
Head: MS.L.KALONDO:

Lecturers: MS.L.KALONDO: NDRD (UNAM).B.TECH(PEN.TECH).MTECH(NMMU)

MS. C. DAMASES: NDRD (UNAM).B.TECH(NATALTECH.).M.TECH(DUT)
Assistant Lecturers: MR. E R DANIELS:NDRAD(UNAM).CERT.INDUST.AUDIOMETRY(TUT),CERT.SPIROMETRY(TUT),BTECH(NMMU)

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REGULATIONS

The regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

COURSE OF STUDY

DEGREES
The School may award the following degrees:
• Bachelor of Nursing Science (Advanced Practice) via CES 70BNSC (phasing out)
• Bachelor of Nursing Clinical 14BNCL
• Bachelor of Radiography 14BRAD
• Master of Nursing Science 14MNSC
• Master in Public Health 14NMPH
• Doctor of Nursing Science 14DNSC

DIPLOMAS
The School may award the following diplomas:
• Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science 14DCNM (phasing out)
• Diploma in Midwifery Science 14DMID
• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science 14DGNMS
• National Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic) 14DRAD (phasing out)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMAS WITH (SPECIALIZATION) IN: 14PGDNS

• Operating Nursing Science
• Critical Care Nursing
Health Prom, Clinical Diag. &Treatment
• Clinical Instruction
• Emergency Nursing

CERTIFICATES
• Post Graduate Certificate Pharmacotherapy 14PCPT
• Post Graduate Certificate Advanced Nursing Skills 14PCNAS

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A.DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE(PHASING OUT)
A.1 ADMISSION
To register for the Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science, a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- A candidate should hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at Ordinary level or Higher level with passes in at least five
subjects, which add up to at least 25 points, calculated using the UNAM scale.
- English as a compulsory subject and should be obtained (as a second language) grade C or better, or a grade D or better (as a first
language)
- Admission will also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme;
Note: Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School with proof of current registration as a student with the Nursing Council of
Namibia.
A.2 DURATION OF STUDY
The module of study extends over a period of at least FOUR YEARS (full-time). The maximum period of study is six years.
This programme will phase out by 2011.No new intake
A.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION
The curriculum of the Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science (14DCNM) has been compiled as follows:
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
NGN 2110 General Nursing Science NGN2110 General Nursing Science
UCN2110 English Communication for Nurses UCN2110 English Communication for Nurses
UCC3109 Computer Literacy (basic) NCH2110 Community Health Nursing
UCI3109 Contemporary Social Issues NEP2112 Nursing Ethos &Prof. Practice
MCH2101 Health Care Dynamics NAB2112 Applied Biological Science
NCH2110 Community Health Nursing
NAB2111 Applied Biological Science l

YEAR 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
NGN2210 General Nursing Science NGN2210 General Nursing Science
NCH2210 Community Health Nursing NCH2210 Community Health Nursing
NAB2211 Applied Biological Science ll NAB2212 Applied Biological science ll
SOC2210 Sociology I SOC2210 Sociology I
NMS2210 Midwifery Science l NMS2210 Midwifery Science

YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
NGN2310 General Nursing Science NGN2310 General Nursing Science
NCH2310 Community Health Nursing NCH2310 Community Health Nursing
NAB2311 Applied Biological Science lll NAB2312 Applied Biological Science lll
SOC2310 Sociology II SOC2310 Sociology II
NMS2310 Midwifery Science ll NMS2310 Midwifery ll

YEAR 4
Semester 1 Semester 2
NGN2410 General Nursing Science NGN2410 General Nursing Science
NCH2410 Community Health Nursing NCH2410 Community Health Nursing
NEP2409 Nurs. Ethos & Prof. Practice NMH2410 Mental Health
NMH2410 Mental Health

A4. MODULES CODES AND RESTRICTION MODULES

MODULE/CODES PRE-REQUISITES / CO-REQUISITES
YEAR1
NGN 2110 General Nursing Science
UCN2110 English Communication for Nurses
UCC3109 Computer Literacy
UCI3109 Contemporary Social Issues
NCH2110 Community Health Nursing
NAB2111 Applied Biological Science
NEP2112 Nurs. Ethos & Profess. Practice
MCH2101 Health Care Dynamics
YEAR 2
NGN2210 General Nursing Science NAB2111/2112 /NGN2110
NCH2210 Community Health Nursing NCH2110
NMS2210 Midwifery Science NAB2111/2112/NGN2110
SOC2210 Sociology l
NAB2212 Applied Biological Science NAB2211 co – requisite +
NAB2111/2112 pre – requisite

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YEAR 3

NGN2210 /NAB2211/2212
NGN2310 General Nursing Science
NCH2210
NCH2310 Community Health Nursing NAB2311 co-requisite
NAB2312 Applied Biological Science NAB2211/2212 pre – requisite
SOC2210 Sociology I
SOC2310 Sociology ll NMS2210
NMS2310 Midwifery Science ll

YEAR 4
NGN2310 General Nursing Science
NGN2410 General Nursing Science NCH2310 Community Health Nursing
NCH2410 Community Health Nursing NEP2112 Nursing Ethos and professional
NEP2409 Nursing Ethos and Professional Practice Practice

YEAR 1 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK NQF LEVELS

Credits& NQF Pre& Co
Semester 1 Credits & NQF Levels Pre & Co Requisite Semester 2
Levels Requisite
NGN 2110 16 Credits NGN 2110 16 Credits
General Nur. Science I NQF Level 5 General Nursing NQF Level 5
Science I
UCI 3109 8 Credits NEP 2112 16 Credits
Contemporary Social Issues NQF Level 4 Nursing Ethos & Prof. NQF Level 5
Practice
MCH 2101 8 Credits
Health Care Dynamics NQF Level 5
NCH 2110 16 Credits NCH 2110 16 Credits
Community Health Nur. NQF Level 5 Community Health Nur. NQF Level 5
Science I Science
NAB 2111 16 Credits NAB 2112 16 Credits
Applied Biol. Science I NQF Level 5 Applied Biol. Science I. NQF Level 5
UCN 2110 16 Credits UCN 2110 16 Credits
Communication & Study Skills NQF Level 5 Communication & Study NQF Level 5
in English for Nurses Skills in English for
Nurses
UCC 3109 8 Credits UCC 3109 16 Credits
Computer Literacy (Basic) NQF Level 5 Computer Literacy NQF Level 5
(Basic)

YEAR 2

Credits & NQF Pre & Co

Semester 1 Credits& NQF Levels Pre & Co Requisites Semester 2
Levels Requisites
NGN 2210 16 Credits NGN2110 NGN 2210 16 Credits NGN2110
General Nursing Science II NQF Level 5 NAB 2111/2112 General Nursing NQF Level 5
Science II
SOC 2210 16 Credits SOC 2210 16 Credits
Sociology I NQF Level 5 Sociology I NQF Level 5
NCH 2210 16 Credits NCH2110 NCH 2210 16 Credits NCH2110
Community Health Nursing NQF Level 6 Community Health NQF Level 6
Science II Nursing Science II
NAB 2211 16 Credits NAB 2111/2112 NAB 2212 16 Credits NAB
Applied Biological Science II NQF Level 5 Applied Biological NQF Level 5 2111/2112
Science II

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YEAR 3

Credits& NQF Pre & Co Credits & NQF

Semester 1 Semester 2 Pre & Co Requisites
Levels Requisites Levels

NGN 2310 16 Credits NGN 2210 NGN 2310 16 Credits NGN 2210
General Nursing NQF Level 6 General Nursing NQF Level 6
Science III Science III
NCH 2310 16 Credits NCH 2210 NCH 2310 16 Credits NCH 2210
Community Health NQF Level 7 Community Health NQF Level 7
Nursing Science III Nursing Science III
NAB 2311 16 Credits NAB 2211/2212 NAB 2312 16 Credits NAB 2211/2212
Applied Biological NQF Level 6 Applied Biological NQF Level 6
Science III Science II
NMS 2310 16 Credits NMS 2210 NMS 2310 16 Credits NMS 2210
Midwifery Science II NQF Level 6 Midwifery Science II NQF Level 6

SOC 2310 16 Credits SOC 2210 SOC 2310 16 Credits SOC 2210
Sociology II NQF Level 6 Sociology II NQF Level 6

YEAR 4

Credits& NQF Pre & Co Credits & NQF Pre & Co

Semester 1 Semester 2
Levels Requisites Levels Requisites

NGN 2410 16 Credits NGN 2310 NGN 2410 16 Credits NGN 2310
General Nursing NQF Level 7 General Nursing NQF Level 7
Science III Science III
NCH 2410 16 Credits NCH 2310 NCH 2410 16 Credits NCH 2310
Community Health NQF Level 8 Community Health NQF Level 8
Nursing Science III Nursing Science III
NEP 2409 16 Credits NEP 2112
Nursing Ethos & NQF Level 6
Professional Practice
NMH 2410 16 Credits NMH 2410 16 Credits
Mental Health NQF Level 6 Mental Health NQF Level 6

A.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See General Information and Regulations Prospectus for detailed examination and promotion regulations.

Examination Admission:
To qualify for examination admission in a module, the continuous assessment mark for part (A) of the module must be at least 40 % and for part (B)
(practice) at least 50%.

Pass Requirements:
The sub-minimum exam mark for part A of a module is 40%, provided that a sub-minimum of 40% is obtained in each paper and 50% for part B. To pass a
MODULE, a minimum final mark of 50% must be obtained. The weight ratio between continuous assessment and examination mark is 50:50. The ratio
between the theoretical and practical examination is 50:50.

Supplementary Examination:
See General Information and Regulations Prospectus
(Regulation7. 20.16(1)(b –c),(Regulation 7.20.17(1-4).

A.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

Re-registration:
The minimum duration of this module of study is 4 years, with a maximum period of 6 years for completion. The full curriculum consists of 39 modules in
total. A student wishing to pursue his/her studies leading to this diploma will not be permitted to re-register for various modules within the School of Health
Sciencesif (s/he has not passed a minimum of module equivalents as indicated below:

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FOUR (4) modules should have been passed after the first year of registration;
SIX (6) modules should have been passed after the second year of registration;
EIGHT (8) modules should have been passed after the end of the third year of registration;
TWENTY NINE (29) modules should have been passed after the fourth year of registration.

The above-mentioned implies that a student who does not complete within the prescribed duration of study has two years left to complete the remaining ten
(10) modules.

Academic Advancement Rules:

End of year 1: Pass in ½ (i.e. six) of the first year modules equivalents in order to proceed to 2nd year.
End of year 2: Pass in remaining first year modules equivalents plus 5 out of 10 second year modules equivalents in order to proceed to 3rd year.
End of year 3: Pass in remaining second year modules equivalents plus 5 out of 10 third year modules equivalents in order to proceed to 4th year.
End of year 4: Pass in all remaining module equivalents in order to be awarded the diploma.
End of year 6: Pass in all outstanding modules in order to be awarded the diploma

A.7 PRACTICALS
The practical learning experience and clinical teaching prescribed in the (b) section of a module will take place in a variety of health care services. The
practice takes place under guidance of lecturers and preceptors. The clinical learning experience must extend over four academic years.

B. DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

B.1 ADMISSION
To register for the Diploma in Midwifery Science, a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- hold at least a school leaving certificate (with a pass in at least five subjects) or an equivalent qualification;
- hold a three year diploma in General Nursing Science;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current registration as a general nurse with the
Nursing Council of Namibia;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof that he/she holds a post as student midwife in the
midwifery service of a Namibian health authority.

B.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The module of study normally extends over a period of TWO YEARS (full-time). All students have to write an entry test on General Nursing Science,
Anatomy and Physiology. Students who pass the test will be exempted from the first year of study.

B.3 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY TOTAL CREDITS 176

FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
Module Code Hour Credit NQF Module Code Hours Credi NQF
s s Level ts Level
Principle of Normal NNMS4510 4 16 5 Principles NNMS4510 4 16 5
Midwifery Science Normal Midwifery
Science
Principle of Complications in 4 16 6 Principle of NCMS4630 4 16 6
Midwifery Science NCMS4630 Complications in
Midwifery Science
Clinical attachment for 16 16 6 Clinical attachment NMCA4670 16 16 6
midwifery NMCA4670 For midwifery
science
Ethos and professional NEPP4680 3 12 6 Ethos and NEPP4680 3 12 6
practice Professional
Practice
Applied Scientific foundation NASF4580 3 12 5 Applied Scientific NASF4580 3 12 5
midwifery Foundation in
midwifery
Community Health Nursing NNCH4630 4 16 6 Community Health NNCH4630 4 16 6
Science I Nursing Science I

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B.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
See A.5
* Please note that students who are not admitted to the 1year Midwifery programme (may not write examination for Scientific Foundations of Midwifes
(NASF4580)

B.5 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

Re-registration: Since the Diploma in Midwifery Science is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been passed after the first year of
registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To meet the requirements for the diploma the student must:
• pass all prescribed modules
• perform all prescribed practicals and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

B.6 PRACTICALS
The learning experiences and clinical instruction prescribed for the (b) part of Midwifery Science and Community Health Nursing Science I are carried out
as follows:
Community Health Nursing Science I40 hours
Midwifery Science 960 hours
The number of hours of ante-natal care, number of deliveries, episiotomies, vaginal examinations and care during the puerperium will not be less than that
prescribed from time to time by the Namibian Nursing Council.

C. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC) (PHASING OUT)

C.1 ADMISSION
To be able to register for the National Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic), a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- Hold a valid IGCSE Certificate (with passes in at least five subjects);
- English as a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained (as a second language) grade C or better, or a grade D or better (as a first
language);
- Mathematics grade C or D and one Science subject as compulsory subjects;
- A candidate must obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale to be admitted. However, if the minimum point of 25 is
obtained, it does not necessarily ensure admission. Entrance is based upon places available within the School and awarded on the basis of merit;
- Assistant Radiographers who hold a training certificate of MOHSS with a 65% pass in the Radiation Technique l, and Image Recording I,
respectively and all of the above will also be considered. Candidates who comply with the above mentioned criteria will be exempted from
Radiation Technique I and image Recording I.
- Admission will also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme;
- Annually produce proof of registration as student with the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia;
- Candidates must adhere to the regulations as set out at the end of this School Prospectus.

C.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The minimum duration of the course of study is THREE YEARS (full-time) with a maximum period of FIVE YEARS.

C.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the National Diploma in Radiography (Diagnostic) (14DRAD) is compiled as follows:

YEAR 1
Semester1 Semester2
UCE3119 Comm. and Study Skills in English UCA3119 English for Academic purposes
UCC3109 Computer Literacy (basic) NAB2112 Applied Biological Science
UCI3109 Contemporary Social Issues PHC2102 Physics for Radiographers
MCH2101 Health Care Dynamics PRT2110 Radiation Technique I
NAB2111 Applied Biological Science PIR2112 Image Recording I
PRT2110 Radiation Technique I
PIR2111 Image Recording I

YEAR 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
PAC2211 Apparatus Construction and Utilization l PAC2212 Apparatus Cons &Utilization l
NAB2211 Applied Biological Science NAB2212 Applied Biological Science
PIR2211 Image Recording Il PIR2212 Image Recording Il
PRT2210 Radiation Technique Il PRT2210 Radiation Technique Il

YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
PAC2311 Apparatus Cons.& Utilization ll PAC2312 Apparatus Cons.. and Utilization Il
PRT2310 Radiation Technique Ill PRT2310 Radiation Technique lll

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 PMP2311 Microbiology, Paras.& Pathophysiology PMP2312 Microbiology,Paras.&Pahophysiology
PHE2311 History, Ethics &Professional Practice PHE2310 History, Ethics &Professional Practice

C.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES

MODULES PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES

YEAR 1
UCA3119 English for Academic Purposes UCE3119 Comm. and Study Skills in English
UCC310 Computer Literacy NAB2111 Co- requisites
UCS3109 Contemporary Social Issues PIR2111 Image Recording
NAB2112 Applied Biological Science
PIR2112 Image Recording

YEAR 2
PAC2211 Apparatus Construction and Utilization I PHC2102 Physics for Radiographers
PAC2212 Apparatus Construction and Utilization I PAC2211 Apparatus Construction and Utilization I
NAB2211 Applied Biological Science ll NAB2111 NAB2112 Co-requisite
PIR2211 Image Recording ll PIR2111 Image Recording I
PIR2212 Image Recording ll PIR2112 Image Recording l
PRT2210 Radiation Technique ll PRT2110 Radiation Technique l

YEAR 3
PAC2311 Apparatus Construction and Utilization ll PAC2212 Apparatus Construction and Utilization l
PRT2310 Radiation Technique lll PRT2210 Radiation Technique ll
PMP2311/2312 Microbiology, Parasitology &Patho. NAB2211/2212 Applied Biological Science
PHE2312 History, Ethics & Professional Practice PHE2311 History, Ethics & Professional Practice
PAC2312 Apparatus Construction PAC2311 Apparatus Construction

C.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5

C.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES:

Re-registration:
The duration of this course of study is three years, with a maximum period of five years for completion. The full curriculum consists of 28 modules in total.

FOUR (4) modules should have been passed after the first year of registration.
FOUR (4) modules should have been passed after the second year of registration.
SEVEN (6) modules should have been passed after the third year of registration.
The above-mentioned implies that a student who does not complete within the normal duration of study has two years left to complete the outstanding
fourteen (14) modules.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To be promoted to the SECOND year of study the student must have passed at least:
(a) PIR2111 /2112 Image Recording I
(b) PRT2110 Radiation Technique I
(c) NAB2111/2112 Applied Biological Sciences
(d) PHC 2102 Physics for Radiographers

To be promoted to the THIRD year of study the student must have passed at least:
(a) PRT2210 Radiation Technique Il
(b) PIR2211/2212 Image Recording Il
(c) NAB2211/2212 Applied Biological Sciences II
(d) PAC2211/2212 Apparatus Construction and Utilization I

A student will not be allowed to advance to the next year of study if he/she has failed more than one (1) module.
To obtain the diploma, a pass must be obtained in every written, practical and oral examination.

C.7 PRACTICALS
Practical tuition will take place in the X-ray departments of the Windhoek State Hospital Complex under supervision of qualified personnel. A minimum of
2500 hours practical are required, except for candidates who hold a valid MOHSS Certificate for assistant radiographers, only require 1000 practical hours.
Rural placement will take place at Oshakati State Hospital for a period of 4-weeks. Note that this is compulsory for all 3rd.year students.
A student advances to the following academic level of study if the following practical hours are completed:
(a) Year 1 - 470 hours
(b) Year 2 - 1015 hours
(c) Year 3 - 1015 hours

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D. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION )OPERATING ROOM NURSING SCIENCE

D.1 ADMISSION
To register for the post graduate Diploma Operating Room Nursing Science, a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
registration as nurse and midwife;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of
Namibia;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof that he/she holds a post as registered nurse in the operating service of
- an approved hospital.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

D.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study extends over a period of at least ONE YEAR (full-time).

D.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

OPERATING ROOM NURSING TOTAL CREDITS 184

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level
Health Service NHSM4890 Health Service NHSM4890
Management 3 12 8 Management 3 12 8

Foundation of NFPP4881 Dynamics of advanced NDAP4882

professional 3 12 8 Nursing practice 3 12 8
practice
Operating Room NORN4810 Operating Room
Nursing 4 16 8 Nursing NORN4810 4 16 8

Practical Operating Practical Operating

Room Nursing NPOR4840 Self directed 8 8 Room Nursing NPOR4840 Self directed 8 8
accompanying accompanying
Surgical Surgical Human NSHA
Microbiology NSMB4801 2 8 8 Anatomy 4812 4 16 8
Surgical NNSP4821
Pharmacology 2 8 8

Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8 Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8

Methods Methods

Health Research NHR4820 Health Research NHR4820

Project 2 8 8 Project 2 8 8

Advanced writing UAE4819 8 16

Total Credits 184 104 80

D.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES

Module Code Semester Restriction Module Level

1-2 8
Health Service Management NHSM4890

Foundation of professional practice NFFP4881 1

Dynamics of advanced nursing practice NDAP4882 2 8
Operating Room Nursing NORN4830 1-2 8
Practical Operating Room Nursing 8
NPOR4840
Surgical 1-2 8
Microbiology NSMB4801
Surgical Pharmacology NNSP4821 1 8

Surgical Human Anatomy 2 8

NSH4812
Health Research Method NHR 4820 1-2 16

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 Health Research Project NRP4820 1-2 16

Academic writing UAE4819 1/2 16

D.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5

D.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCMENT RULES

Re-registration:
Since the Advanced Diploma is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been passed after the first year of registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To meet the requirements for the diploma the student must:

• pass all prescribed modules,
• perform all prescribed practical and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

D.7 PRACTICALS

The clinical learning experience and clinical instruction, which is prescribed for Theory and Practice of Operating Room Nursing Science and for Nursing
Management is carried out as follows:
Theory and Practice of Operating Room Nursing Science (NORN 4830) = 960 hours in an operating room of an approved institution.

E. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION ) CRITICALCARE

E.1 ADMISSION

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Critical Care, a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- registration as a nurse and midwife;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of (s)he current registration with the Nursing Council of Namibia;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof that he/she holds a Post as a post-registration student in the service of an
approved health institution.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

E.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study extends over a period of at least ONE YEAR (full-time).

E.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

CRITICAL CARE TOTAL CREDITS 180

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level

Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8 Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8

Management Management

Foundation of NFPP4881 3 12 8 Dynamics of NDAP4882 3 12 8

professional advanced nursing
practice practice
2 8 8 2 8 8
Health Research NNHR4820 Health Research NNHR4820
Methods Methods
Critical Care NCCN4850 4 16 8 Critical Care NCCP4850 2 16 8
Nursing Nursing
Critical Care NCCP4840 Self directed 8 8 Critical Care NCCP4840 Self directed 8 8
Nursing Practical accompanying Nursing Practical accompanying
Specialized Human NHAP4811 4 16 8 Emergency
Anatomy and Medicine NNEM4802 2 8 8
Physiology

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 Applied
Academic Writing UAE4819 4 16 8 Physical NPAW 4882 3 12 8
Assessment
And
wound Care
Health Research Health Research 2 16 8
Project NRP4820 2 16 8 Project

Total credits180 96 84

E.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE

Module Code Semester Restriction Module

Level
Health Service Management NHSM4890 1-2 8

Foundation of professional practice NFFP4881 2 8

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Health Research Methods NNHR4820
Critical Care Nursing NCCN4850 1-2 8

Critical Care Nursing Practical NCCN4840 1-2 8

Specialized Human Anatomy and NHAP4811 1 8

Physiology
Emergency Medicine NNEM4802 2 8

Applied Physical Assessment NPAW4882 2 8

and Wound Care
Specialized Human Anatomy and NHAP4811 1 8
Physiology
Health Research project NRP4820 2 8
Academic Writing UAE4819 1/2 8

E.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5
E.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES
Re-registration:
Since the Post Graduate Diploma Critical Care is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been passed after the first year of
registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To complete the diploma successfully the student must:
• pass all prescribed modules,
• perform all prescribed practicals and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

E.7 PRACTICALS

The practical learning experience and clinical instruction which is prescribed for Theory and Practice of Critical Care Nursing Science is carried out as
follows:
Theory and Practice of Critical Care Nursing Science (NCCN4840) = 960 hours in an approved critical care unit.

F. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE (SPECIALIZATION )HEALTH PROM, CLINICAL DIAG. AND
TREATMENT

F.1 ADMISSION

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Health Promotion, Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- registration as a nurse and midwife;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing
Council of Namibia;

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- have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

F.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The MODULE of study extends over a period of ONE YEAR (full time).

F.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

HEALTH PROMOTION, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT TOTAL CREDIT 176

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level
Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8 Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8
Management Management

Foundation of NFFP4881 3 12 8 Dynamics of NDAP4882 3 12 8

Professional Practice Advanced Nursing
Practice
Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8 Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8
Methods Methods
Advanced Health NAHP4850 4 16 8 Advanced Health NAHP4850 4 16 8
Promotion Promotion
Practical: Self directed 8 8 Practical: NCDT4840 Self directed 8 8
Clinical Diagnoses NCDT4840 accompanying Clinical Diagnoses accompanying
and Treatment and Treatment
Specialized Human NHAP4811 4 16 8 Advanced NNAP4812 4 16 8
Anatomy and Pharmacology
Physiology
Health Research NRP4820 2 8 8 Health Research NRP4820 2 8 8
Project Project
Academic Writing UAE4819 4 16 8
Total credits : 176 96 80

F.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE

Module Code Semester Restriction Module Level

1-2
NHSM4890
Health Service Management 8

Foundation of Professional Practice NFFP4881 2 8

Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice NDAP4882 8
1-2
Health Research Methods NNHR4820 8
Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology NHAP4811 1 8
Advanced Health Care Promotion NAHP4850 1-2 8
Practical: Clinical Diagnoses and Treatment NCDT4840 1-2 8
Advanced Pharmacology NNAP4812 2 8
Health Research project NRP4820 1-2 8
Academic Writing UAE4819 1/2

F.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5
F.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

Re-registration:
Since the Post graduate Diploma Health, Promotion, Clinical Diagnoses and Treatment is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been
passed after the first year of registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To complete the diploma successfully the student must:

• pass all prescribed modules,
• perform all prescribed practical and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

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F.7 PRACTICALS

Clinical learning experience is carried out on a daily basis throughout the academic year. These practical take place under the guidance of the medical
practitioner and the lecturer and consist of the following:
Estimation, identification, diagnosis, treatment and care of health problems of all systems

The following disciplines are covered:

Pediatric, Internal Medical Science, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Concurrent and terminal evaluation will be done in respect of every student.

G. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA NURSING SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION (CLINICAL INSTRUCTION )

G.1 ADMISSION
To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Clinical Instruction a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- registration as a nurse and midwife;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing
Council of Namibia;
- have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

G.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study extends over a period of ONE YEAR (full time).

G.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

CLINICAL INSTRUCTION TOTAL CREDIT

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Module Level Level
Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8 Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8
Management Management

Foundation of NFPP4881 3 12 8 Dynamics of NDAP4882 3 12 8

Professional Practice Advanced Nursing
Practice
Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8 Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8
Methods Methods
Framework of Clinical FCI4840 2 8 8 Framework of Clinical FCI4840 2 8 8
Instruction Instruction
Facilitation of Clinical NCIF4840 2 8 8 Facilitation of Clinical NCIF4840 2 8
Instruction Instruction 8

Clinical Attachment NNCA4840 Self 8 8 Clinical Attachment NNCA4840 Self directed 8 8

directed accompanying
accompany
ing
Specialized Human NHAP4811 4 16 8 Physical Assessment NPAW4882 3 12 8
Anatomy and Physiology and Wound Care
Health Research Project NRP4820 2 8 8 Health Research NRP4820 2 8 8
Project
Academic Writing UAE4819 4 16 8
Total Credits 172 96 76

G.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULES

Module Code Semester Restriction Module Level
Health Service Management NHSM4890 8
Foundation of Professional Practice NFFP4881 8
1
Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice NDAP4882 8
2
Health Research Methods NNHR4820 8
1-2
Framework of Clinical Instruction FCI4840 1-2 8

Facilitation of Clinical Instruction NCIF4840 1 8

Clinical Instruction Practical NNCA4840 1 8

Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology NHAP4811 1-2 8

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 Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology NHAP4811 1-2 8

Health Research Project NRP4820 1/2 8

Academic Writing

G.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5

G.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

Re-registration:
Since the Post graduate Diploma Clinical Instruction (14PGDCI) is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been passed after the first
year of registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To complete the diploma successfully the student must:
• pass all prescribed modules,
• perform all prescribed practical and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

G.7 PRACTICALS

Clinical learning experience is carried out on a daily basis throughout the academic year. These practical take place under the guidance of the medical
practitioner and the lecturer and consist of the following:
Estimation, identification, diagnosis, treatment and care of health problems of all systems

H. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (SPECIALIZATION ) EMERGENCY NURSING

H.1 ADMISSION

To register for the Post Graduate Diploma Emergency Nursing candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- registration as a nurse and midwife;
- annually, together with his/her application for registration, furnish proof of his/her current registration as a nurse and midwife with the Nursing
Council of Namibia;
- have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

H.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study extends over a period of ONE YEAR (full time).

H.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

EMERGENCY NURSING TOTAL CREDIT164

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credit NQ Module Code Hours Credit NQF
s F s
Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8 Health Service NHSM4890 3 12 8
Management Management

Foundation of NFPP4881 3 12 8 Dynamics of Advanced NDAP4882 3 12 8

Professional Practice Nursing Practice
Health Research NNHR4820 2 8 8 Health Research Methods NNHR4820 2 8 8
Methods
Emergency Nursing NENP4870 4 16 8 Emergency Nursing NENP4870 4 8 8

Emergency Practical NENP4840 Self directed 8 Emergency Practical NENP4840 Self 8 8

Nursing accomp- Nursing directed
nying accompan-
ying

Specialized Human Physical Assessment and NPAW4882 3 12 8

Anatomy and NENP4870 4 16 8 Wound Care
Physiology

Emergency Medicine NNEM4812 2 8 8

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 HealthResearch Project NRP4820 2 8 8 Health Research Project NRP4820 2 8 8

Academic Writing UEA4819 4 16 8

Total Credits164 88 76

H.4 MODULE CODES AND RESTRICTIONS ON MODULE

Module Code Semester Restriction Module Level

Health Service Management NHSM4890 1 8

Foundation of Professional Practice NFFP4881 2 8

Dynamics of Advanced Nursing Practice NDAP4882 1-2 8

Health Research Methods NNHR4820 1-2 8

Emergency Nursing NENP4870 1 8

Emergency Practical Nursing NENP4870 1 8

Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology 1-2 8

Physical Assessment and NPAW4882 1-2 8

Wound Care

Health Research Project NRP4820 1-2 8

Academic Writing UAE4819 1/2 8

H.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A.5

H.6 RE-REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

Re-registration:
Since the Post graduate Diploma Clinical Instruction (14PGDCI) is offered over one year full-time, two (2) modules should have been passed after the first
year of registration.

Academic Advancement Rules:

To complete the diploma successfully the student must:

• pass all prescribed modules,
• perform all prescribed practical and pass the prescribed examinations,
• pass the prescribed oral and practical examinations.

H.7 PRACTICALS

Clinical learning experience is carried out on a daily basis throughout the academic year. These practical take place under the guidance of the medical
practitioner and the lecturer and consist of the following:
Estimation, identification, diagnosis, treatment and care of health problems of all systems

I. MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE: M. N. Sc. 14 NMNS

I.1 ADMISSION

To register for the M. N. Sc. Degree, a candidate must:

- hold a degree in Nursing Science or an equivalent qualification;
- meet the general regulations for Masters study at the University of Namibia;
- annually furnish proof of current registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Namibian.

Please refer to the General Information and Regulations Prospectus for general regulations as far as postgraduate modules of study are concerned.

I.2 DURATION OF STUDY

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The Master course of study takes at least TWO YEARS to complete.

I.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE TOTAL CREDIT 256

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level
Master in Nursing NMNS 5900 6 tutorials 120 9 Master in Nursing NMNS 5900 6 tutorials 120 9
Science Science
Academic Writing UAE4819 4 16 8

The curriculum for the M. N Sc. (14NMNS) consists of a thesis on an approved subject in the field of nursing or health aspects.
NNMS 5900 – Master Thesis

I.4. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See General Information and Regulations Prospectus for detailed examination and promotion regulations.

J. MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH 14 NMPH

J.1 ADMISSION

To register for the Master in Public Health a candidate must:

- Hold a four year Degree or an equivalent qualification in a health related field.
- Obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Prospective candidate should have at least 3 years experience in a health – related work.
- All candidates should be computer literate Please refer to the General Information and Regulations Prospectus for general regulations as
far as postgraduate courses of study are concerned.
- prospective candidate should enclose a C.V with application.

NB! SELECTION WILL BE DONE TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT FOR STUDENTS.

NOTE THAT THE NUMBER OF PLACEMENTS IS LIMITED

J.2 DURATION OF STUDY

Minimum THREE years Maximum FOUR years to complete.

J.3 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

- TWO academic years of part-time course work completed by written examination each year.
- SECOND year completion of course work and proposal development
- THIRD year thesis writing

MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH TOTAL CREDIT148

YEAR ONE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level
Research Methodology NRMP5980 2 12 9 Research NRMP5980 2 12 9
Methodology
Hist, Ethics, Phil and NHPH5980 2 12 9 Hist, Phil, Ethics NHPH5980 2 12 9
Theoretical Framework of and Theoretical
Public Health Framework of
Public Health
Demography and NDEP5980 2 12 9 Demography and NDEP5980 2 12 9
Epidemiology in Public Health Epidemiology in
Public Health

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Disease Control in Public

Health NDCP5980 2 12 9 Disease Control NDCP5980 2 12 9
in Public Health
9 Monitoring and NMEP5982 2 12 9
Evaluation in
Public Health

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 Health Services Planning and NHPM5980 2 12 9 Health Services NHPM5980 2 12 9
Management in Public Health Planning and
Management in
Public Health
Academic writing UAE4819 2 16 8

TotalCredits:148 76 72

THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Research Project /Thesis NRPT5900 120 120

Research Project / Thesis NRPT5900

J.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See General Information and Regulations Prospectus for detailed examination and promotion regulations.

K DOCTOR OF NURSING SCIENCE: D.N.Sc.14DNSC

K.1 ADMISSION

To register for the Doctor of Nursing Science degree, a candidate must:

- Hold a Masters degree in Nursing Science or an equivalent qualification;
- Meet the general regulations for doctoral study at the University of Namibia;
- Annually furnish proof of current registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of Namibian

Please refer to the General Information and Regulations Prospectus for general regulations as far as postgraduate courses of study are concerned.

K.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The degree is not awarded to the candidate unless (s/he has been registered at the University of Namibia for a minimum of two academic years. The
maximum study period is four years. Extension will only be granted in exceptional cases and only for one year. A student, who desires an extension, must
submit a motivated application to Senate for consideration.

K.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

DOCTOR OF NURSING TOTAL CREDIT 360

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Level Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level
Thesis writing NDND 6000 6 tutorials 180 10 Thesis writing NDND 6000 6 tutorials 180 10

K.4 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

The examiners of the thesis may, should they deem necessary, call the candidate for an interview before the result is recommended. No person is allowed
to report for the examination more than once without approval of Senate.
See General Information and Regulations Prospectus for detailed examination and promotion regulations.
K5. See

L. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

L.1 ADMISSION
To register for the certificate course in Advanced Skills a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- Registration as a nurse and midwife
- Furnish proof of his/her current registration with the Nursing Council of Namibia.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

L.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course extends over a period of ONE YEAR.
This is a 3 months certificate (40 credits) offered over 1 academic year on part time.

L.3 CURRICULUM COMPILATION

The curriculum for the certificate course in Nursing Advanced skills (14PGCAS) has been compiled as follows:
• Interpretation /analysis of laboratory results
• ECG interpretation

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• Wound Care
• Radiography imaging

Delivery mode
The course is presented by means of accompanied learning including 45 hours face – to – face teaching per year to allow candidates to attend this
module during their off duty times It is expected that this certificate be offered on Saturday mornings.

L.4 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS TOTAL CREDITS 40

Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hrs / week Credits NQF Module Code Hrs/ week Credits NQF
Level Level

Advanced Nursing Skills NANS4760 45 hrs per 8 7 Advanced NANS4760 45 hrs per 8 7
year Nursing year
Skills
Clinical attachment in NCAN4780 Self 12 7 Clinical NCAN4780 Self 12 7
advanced nursing skills accompanied attachment accompanied
learning in advanced learning
nursing skills
L.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS
See A5

L.6 REGISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT RULE

Need to pass the course in full
Candidates may re - register

L.7 PRACTICALS
Minimum 50hours accompanied learning

M. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOTHERAPY

M.1 ADMISSION
To register for the certificate course in Pharmacotherapy candidate must comply with the following conditions:
- B Degree or comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
- Registration as a nurse and midwife
- Furnish proof of his/her current registration with the Nursing Council of Namibia.
- Degree or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science.

M.2 DURATION OF STUDY

The course extends over a period of ONE YEAR.
This is a 3 months certificate (40 credits) offered over 1 academic year on part time.

M.3 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

Delivery mode
The course is presented by means of accompanied learning including 45 hours face – to – face teaching per year to allow candidates to attend this
module during their off duty times .
It is expected that this certificate be offered on Saturday mornings.

M.4 CURRICULUM FRAME WORK

CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOTHERAPY TOTAL CREDITS 40

Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hrs / week Cred NQF Module Code Hrs/ week Credits NQF
its Level Lev
el
Pharmacotherapy NPCT 4760 45 hrs per 8 7 Pharmacotherapy NPCT 4760 45 hrs per 8 7
year year
Clinical attachment NCAP 4780 Self 12 7 Clinical attachment NCAP 4780 Self 12 7
in pharmacotherapy accompanied in pharmacotherapy accompanied
learning learning

M.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

See A5

M.6 REGISTRATION AND ADVANCEMENT RULE

Need to pass the course in full

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Candidates may re - register

M.7 PRACTICALS
Minimum 50hours accompanied learning.

SYLLABY / MODULE DESCRIPTIONS

AA. UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

AA.1 HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS

MODULE TITLE: HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS

Code: MCH 2101
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 8
Contact Hours: 2 lecture periods per week for 14 weeks
Prerequisites: Nil but it is a school core module

Module Assessment:
To obtain admission to the examination, a student should obtain 50% in the continuous assessment, and pass the examination with 50%.

Final examination:
A two hour written examination is conducted at the end of the semester.

Module Description:
Health Care Dynamics is a semester school core module. It aims at introducing the student to the art and science of professional practice in Health
Science. It is offered in the first semester. The module is divided into two modules.

Content:
Health Care Dynamics is a semester school core module. It aims at introducing the student to the art and science of professional practice in Health
Science. This is the school core module offered in the first semester over a period of 14 weeks (2 periods per week). The course is divided into two
modules.
Module I: Professional Practice (7 weeks)
Module II: The Caring Relationship (7 weeks)

AA.2 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

MODULE TITLE: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Code: UCI 3109 (CSI3429)
NQF Level: 4
Credits: 8
Contact Hours: 2 lecture periods per week for 14 weeks
Prerequisites: Nil, but it is a Core Curriculum module for all first-year students

Module Assessment:
A student is expected to complete three assignments; i. e., one assignment in each unit to make-up for the Continuous Assessment (CA) marks. CA
attributes to 50% of the total marks At least two assignments and a test should be administered during the semester.
The final examination comprises of a 2-hour examination paper adding up to 50%.The question papers consist of one-third of each unit.

Module Description:
This module is divided into three units and is taught over a period of national and global ethics. It helps the students to reflect on the social
moral issues, to discover themselves, in learner-centred, contextual, religious and life related settings, and also stimulates the learners for
critical thinking and help them to appreciate their values and attitudes.
The module also orientates students to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS; the prevalence of the disease; the social factors that contribute to the spread of the
disease; the impact of HIV/AIDS on students; and the prevention of HIV/AIDS among students by means of paradigm shifting and behaviour change. The
module also aims at making students aware, as well as sensitizes them towards gender issues and how such issues affect our society, Sub-Region and
continent at large.

Module Content
Contemporary Social Issues is a compulsory UNAM core module for all the first year students. It is divided into three units, namely:

• Orientation to Social Ethics

• HIV/AIDS
• Gender Issues
Each of these units is allocated 8-10 lectures over a teaching period of 4-5 weeks. The class is divided into five groups so that students can choose one
which suits them most. Students can, thus, register for the module with any of the following Faculties.

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AA.3 COMPUTER LITERACY

MODULE TITLE: COMPUTER LITERACY

Code: UCC 3109 (UCLC3409)
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 8
Contact Hours: 1 lecture period & 2 practical periods per week for 14 weeks
Prerequisites: Nil

Assessment:
Students are assessed on a continuous basis, i.e., 100% Continuous Assessment (100% CA).
They do not have an end of year examination.

Module Description:
The Basic Computer Literacy module is a semester module.

Content
All content in this module will be covered in 42 hours.
• Introduction of the Personal Computer
• Components of the computer
• Practical Introduction to Microsoft Widows
• Introduction to Microsoft Word
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel
• Introduction to Microsoft Access
• Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
• Introduction to Internet Services

AA.4 COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS IN ENGLISH

MODULE TITLE: COMMUNICATION & STUDY SKILLS FOR NURSES

Code: UCN2110 old MODULE (ULCE 3419 equivalent)
NQF Level: 5
Total Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week
Prerequisites: Nil but is a School Core Curriculum module

Module Assessment:
Students will be assessed on a continuous basis. Students need to attain a minimum of 40% continuous assessment mark in order to be admitted to the
final examination. Final examination is a three hour paper comprising of reading and writing components each amounting to 50% (total = 100%).
Weighting of 60% is given to the Continuous Assessment marks (CA marks) 40% is given for the examination marks; i. e. CA marks + Examination marks
must add up to 50%.

Module Description:
Communication and Study Skills in English is a core curriculum one year module designed for first year students. The module helps students develop
academic reading, writing, oral presentation and study skills needed to meet the demands of university modules. It provides students with opportunities to
practise the language skills needed at work place.

Content:
• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening

AA.5 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

MODULE TITLE: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Code: ULEA 3419 (UCA3119 equivalent)
NQF Level:
Credits:
Contact Hours:
Prerequisites:
Module
• Academic reading; critical reading
• Developing all reading skills
• Academic listening and note- taking

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• Academic speaking – individual oral presentations
• Academic writing, library research – based essay, interpretation and explanation of graphics in writing and academic summaries.

AA.6 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS

MODULE TITLE: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR NURSING SCIENCE

Code: ULCE3419
Contact time: 56hours (4L/ Week)
Assessment: Continuous 60% (test)
Pre- requisites: C in IGCSE English

Paper 1: 2 hours

Content:
Language functions (Language use in various context)
• Basic reading; skimming and scanning
• Writing sentences and paragraphs
• Listening and taking short notes-General speaking
• Library information skills
• Basic concepts of language usage
• Dictionary skills
• Vocabulary development
• Sentences, paragraphs, punctuation, input linking ideas
• Introduction to reading skills; skimming and scanning, and understanding of text
• Introduction to general listening
• Introduction to general speaking
• Development and application of all four skills (wring, reading, speaking and listening)

AA.7 APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Semester 1
MODULE TITLE: APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES I
Code: NAB 2111
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 16
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods & 20 hours of practical experience per week
Prerequisites: Nil

Module Assessment:
Eight evaluations will be conducted per annum and for a student to qualify for entry to the examination, s/he must obtain at least a minimum of 40% on
average. Tests will also be given on a regular basis. These may be in form of written, oral or practical. Final examination will comprise of two hour written
paper.

Final examination:
Written examinations are conducted at the end of every semester. A year mark of 40% in theory and 50% in practical must be obtained for admission to the
examination. One, three-hour paper is written at the end of the semester. The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
Applied Biological Sciences I, NAB 2111 is a semester module divided into 8 units: It is aimed at equipping the student with anatomical knowledge as well
as biophysical principles in order to apply these in their daily nursing activities in a health Facility or community setting.

Content:
Applied Biological Sciences NAB 2111 is a semester module. The module is divided into 8 units:
Unit 1: The introduction to human body and definition of commonly used terms
Unit 2: The Cellular level of human body/Cellular level of organization
Unit 3: The Types of Tissue/the tissue level of organization
Unit 4: The Integumentary system
Unit 5: The skeletal system
- Skeletal tissue
- Axial skeleton
- Appendicular skeletal
Unit 6: The Articulations
Unit 7: The Muscular system
Unit 8: The Digestive system

Semester 2

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MODULE TITLE: APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES I
Code: NAB 2112
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 16
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods & 20 hours of practical experience per week
Prerequisites: Applied Biological Sciences I - NAB 2111

Module Description:
Applied Biological Sciences NAB 2112 is a semester module divided into seven units:

Module Assessment:
Eight evaluations will be conducted per semester and for a student to qualify for entry to the examination, s/he must obtain at least a minimum of 40% on
average. Tests will also be given on a regular basis. These may be in form of written, oral or practical.

Final examination:
Written examination is conducted at the end of every semester. One, three-hour paper is written at the end of the year. The weight ratio between the theory
and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
Applied Biological Sciences II, NAB 2112 is a semester module divided into 7 units: It is aimed at equipping the student with anatomical knowledge as well
as biophysical principles in order to apply these in their daily nursing activities in a health facility or community setting.

Content:
Applied Biological Sciences NAB 2112 is a semester module.
This module is divided into seven units:
Unit 9: The Special Senses
Unit 10: The Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System
• The spinal cord and spinal nerves
• The brain and the cranial nerves
Unit 11: The Cardiovascular System
• The blood
• The heart
• The blood vessels and routes
Unit 12: The Lymphatic System and immunity
Unit 14: The Uro genital System
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system
Unit15: The Endocrine System

Semester 1
MODULE TITLE: APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES II
Code: NAB 2211/2212
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 Lecture periods & 20 periods of practical work per week
Prerequisites: Applied Biological Sciences I - NAB 2111 & NAB 2112

Module Assessment:
At least six evaluations will be carried out during the year, (i.e., three tests will be conducted in each semester). In order to qualify for entrance to the
examination, a student has to obtain an average of 40%. In order to pass the examination, must obtain 50% or more.

Module Description:
Applied Biological Science II is a combination of the physiology and Biochemical aspects of nursing and Radiography. It is designed to prepare the student
to develop an understanding of the “normal values” in order to differentiate them from the “abnormal values.”

Content:
Physiology and Biochemistry
Unit 1: The biochemical aspects of life
Unit 2: Cardiovascular
Unit 3 Respiratory
Unit 4: The cell
Unit 5: The tissues
Unit 6: The integumentary system
Unit 7: The skeletal tissue
Unit 8: The muscle tissue

Semester 2
Unit 9: The sensory system
Unit10: The nervous system

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Unit11: The endocrine system
Unit12: The lymphatic and immune system:
Unit13: The digestive system
Unit14: The renal system and fluid balance
Unit15: The reproductive system

APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE III

Semester 1
MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

MODULE TITLE: APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES III

Code: NAB 2311 & 2312
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 Lecture periods and 20 hours for practical work per week
Prerequisites: Applied Biological Sciences II NAB 2211 & NAB 2212

Module Assessment:
Students will be evaluated through written and oral tests, practical tests, case studies and assignments. A student is expected to obtain a minimum of 40%
of year mark in theory and a minimum of 50% of year mark in practice to qualify for the final examination. Final Examination will comprise of 2 x 3hour
papers. The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
The module is aimed at providing a nurse practitioner and radiographer to apply some of the microbiological principles in order to prevent diseases and to
maintain a healthy environment for the patient. It is also aimed at fostering sound principles in pharmacology. It is planned as a foundation to help students
to upgrade themselves and also to master new and additional information. Emphasis will be placed on practical application; where possible laboratory
experiences will be provided.
The MODULE is divided into two modules:

Microbiology and Parasitology

Unit 1: Introduction to microbiology and parasitology.
Unit 2: Types of microorganisms and parasites
Unit 3: Human and microbial interaction.
Unit 4: Control of microbial growth.
Unit 5: Reaction of the body to microbial invasion.
Unit 6: Defence mechanisms/immunology.
Unit 7: Epidemiology and transmission of diseases.
Unit 8: The role of the nurse in the interpretation of laboratory results.

Semester 2
Pharmacotherapy
Unit 1: Introduction to pharmacology.
Unit 2: The role of the nurse in drug/medicines administration.
Unit 3: Judicious and rational prescribing.
Unit 4: Drugs affecting cardiovascular system.
Unit 5: Drugs affecting gastro-intestinal tract.
Unit 6: Antiretroviral Drugs
Unit 7: Analgesics.
Unit 8: Psychoactive substances (Psychiatry).
Unit 9: Drugs and the nervous system.
Unit10: Endocrine system.
Unit 11: Chemotherapeutic agents and antibiotics.
Unit 12: Biological medicines.
Unit 13: Tropical diseases and antihelmintics.
Unit 14: Toxicology.
Unit 15: Disinfectants and insecticides.
Unit 16: Drugs and the eye.
Unit 17: Diuretics.
Unit 18: Emergency/critical care drugs.

AA.8 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE I

MODULE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE I
Code: NCH 2110
NQF Level: 5
Total Credits: 32
Contact Hours (theory): 20 per week
Total Contact Hours: 24 per week
Prerequisites: None

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Assessment
To assess the knowledge obtained from each unit, students will be subjected to writing of regular tests during the year and an end of year examination. In
the event of a student missing to write a test, it is the student’s own responsibility to arrange with the lecturer concerned when she/he can write the missed
test.
Students are also required to carrying out all assignments given.
Closing dates for submitting the assignments are communicated to students.
Content
The module is divided into two sections:
• Section A: Theoretical information on different units
• Section B: Professional skills necessary to function in any health unit

Section A: Theoretical information on different units

The theoretical component is divided into 8 units:

Unit1: Introduction to Primary Health Care (15 Hours)
Unit 2: Health and Development
Unit 3: History of Health Care in Namibia
Unit 4: Health Care Delivery System in Namibia (Implementation of Primary Health Care in Namibia)
Unit 5: Basic Concepts, Principles and Approaches to Community Health
Unit 6: Environmental Health
Unit 7: Introduction to Communicable Diseases
Unit 8: Introduction to Health Education, Information and Communication
Unit 9: Communication

MODULE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH SCIENCE II

Code: NCH 2210
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods & 20 practical hours per week
Prerequisites: Community Health Science I - NCH2110

Module Assessment:
Continuous Assessment theory 50% and practical 50%.
A student will also be assessed on two procedures during the last two weeks of clinical allocation.

Final examination:
Written and practical examinations are conducted at the end of every academic year. One, three-hour paper is written at the end of the year.
The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
This module is aimed at equipping the second year student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide
comprehensive community health care. The student will be expected to assume responsibility for all actions taken.
The module also aims at equipping student nurses with sufficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its management in Namibia, so as to enable them to provide
quality care to patients with HIV/AIDS

Theory (Component A)
The theory component has eleven units:
Unit 1: Community Assessment.
Unit 2: Introduction to infection.
Unit 3: Health assessment of mother and child within the family and community context
Unit 4: Development of a child under 5 year.
Unit 5: Growth monitoring and nutrition of a child under 5 year
Unit 6: Paediatric HIV infection
Unit 7: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on the Family and the Community
Unit 8: Diseases affecting children under 5 years of age.
Unit 9: Family Planning with Emphasis on HIV/Aids on the Family and Community
Unit 10:Educational approaches, techniques and materials
Unit 11:Planning and conducting a Health Education or teaching session.

Practice (Component B)
During this period, the student will be expected to:
• Conduct health education sessions/health talks on predetermined topics
• Carry out clinical procedures as set out in the practical register
• Conduct visits to children’s institutions
• Carry out a family study project. The reports on the different visits will be submitted as project assignments on the predetermined dates
• Participate in a family planning session

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MODULE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE III
Code: NCH 2310
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods and 20 practical periods per week
Prerequisites: Community Health Nursing Science II NCH 2210

Module Assessment:
The student will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Written and oral tests will be given as well as projects. Final Examination: Two three hour written
papers (NCH Paper I and NCH Paper II). For the student to qualify for examination s/he must obtain 40% in theory and 50% in practical CA The
weight ratio between theory and practical examination mark is 50:50

Module Description:
The module is designed to equip the student with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide comprehensive health care to the
school child, adolescent and the elderly client. It is also designed to equip the student with skills to utilise the community development process for health
development activities. The module is aimed at equipping the student with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to function professionally in any field
in which she may be working. (Community development, school child, teenager, elderly and communicable diseases)

Unit 1: School child and adolescent health.

Unit 2 Sexual transmitted diseases.
Unit 3: HIV/AIDS.
Unit 4: Tuberculosis.
Unit 5: Other Communicable Diseases.
Unit 6: The elderly
Unit 7: Mobilization and involvement of the community for health and
development action.
Unit 8: How to organize and facilitate a community.
Unit 9: Development of plans and strategies for implementation of
interventions
Unit 10: Conduct comprehensive intervention activities.
Unit 11: Monitoring and evaluation.

Practical (B Component)
• Students will be placed in different community health centres and instructed to develop skills needed to
• Perform a full physical examination on aged adult and child
• Make a nurse diagnosis
• Prescribe the appropriate action and/or treatment
• Students will be expected to visit an old age home and will also be sent to the tuberculoses hospital. The purpose of this project is to
• Upgrade the health status of the elderly
• Promote family involved and responsibility in health matters
• Give health education
• Students will be expected to participate in school health services; the aim is to enable them develop skills to

MODULE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE IV

Code: NCH 2410
NQF Level: 7
Total Credits: 32
Contact Hours (theory): 4 per week
Contact Hours (practical): 24 per week
Total Contact Hours: 28 per week
Prerequisites: Community Health Nursing Science III NCH 2310

Module Assessment:
A student must obtain 40% of the year mark in theory and 50% in practical assignments to qualify for admission to the final examination. Final Examination
will comprise of one 3 hour paper. The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.
Content:
The module is divided into two sections:
Section A: Theoretical information on different modules
Section B: Professional skills (practical) necessary to function in any health setting
Section A:

A Research Methodology, Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance

This section consists of three modules

1. Research: Module
Unit 1: Research
Unit 2: Terminology, Meaning and Value of Research in Nursing
Unit 3: Research and Theory

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Unit 5: Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Research
Unit 6: An Overview of the Research Process
Unit 7: Selecting/Identifying Nursing Research Problems
Unit 8: The Literature Review
Unit 9: Refining and Defining the Research Questions or
Formulating a Hypothesis
Unit 8: Quantitative Research Designs
Unit 9: Non-Traditional and Qualitative Research Designs
Unit 10: Sampling
Unit 11: Data Collection
Unit 12: Data Quality
Unit 13: Data Analysis
Unit 14: The Report Writing and Critical Evaluation of a Scientific Research

2. Epidemiology Module
Unit 1: Epidemiology: What is it about?
Unit 2: Epidemiological Methods – Health Information System as a Tool for Practice
Unit 3: Epidemiological Surveillance

3. Food and nutrition Module:

Unit 1: Basic Concepts Related to Food and Nutrition
Unit 2: Factors That Influence Food and Nutrition in Namibia
Unit 3: Nutritional Problems of Public Health Importance in Namibia Including Nutritional Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 4: Strategies to Promote Food Supply and Availability and Good Nutrition
Unit 5: Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Problems of Public Health Importance in Namibia

The course in research and epidemiology will enable the student to conduct a mini research study while based at a community institution for her/his
“B” mark.

AA.9 NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (1a) (Introduction)
Semester2
MODULE TITLE: NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Code: NEP 2112
NQF Level: 5
Total Credits: 16
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week
Prerequisites: Nil

Module Assessment:
A student will be expected to write tests and complete independent assignments. A student must obtain an average of 40% in order to qualify for admission
to examination. In order to obtain a pass in the final examination a student must obtain a minimum of 50%.

Module Description:
This module aims at introducing the student to the philosophical, historical, multicultural, ethical, legal foundations of nursing/midwifery practice and the professional
dimensions of nursing. These dimensions relate to the care of patients suffering from major diseases in Namibia, with special reference to
HIV/AIDS/STIs/TB/Malaria. The module attempts to prepare the student to become a true professional person by internalizing the norms and values of the
profession which are important

Content:
The MODULE is divided into two parts. The first part of the module NEP 2112 (1a), is a semester module taught during the first year of study (semester II),
and the second part is also a semester module, (1b) taught in the final year/ fourth year semester I.

NEP2112 is divided into six Units:

Content:
• Unit 1: History of nursing
• Unit 2: The Philosophical Foundations of Nursing
• Unit 3: Nursing Within the Multi-Cultural Context
• Unit 4: The Ethical Foundations of Nursing
• Unit 5: Professional Practice
• Unit 6: The Legal Foundation of Nursing

NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (1B)

MODULE TITLE: NURSING ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Code: NEP 2409
NQF Level: 5

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Credits: 16
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week
Pre-requisites: NEP 2112

Module Assessment:
A student must write all the scheduled and arranged tests to accumulate a continuous assessment mark and to obtain admission to the examination. The
student’s accumulated assessment mark and the examination mark have a 50:50 weight in the calculation of the final mark.

Module Description:
The module is designed to train students to become professional persons and should thus, have a clear understanding of their duty towards patients, the
service provider and themselves. The content is interrelated and has practical reference to the care that is given to patients in the different units where
students practise nursing. In order to master this module, a student is expected to understand

Semester1
Content:
Unit I: The Ethical Foundation of Professional Practice
Unit 2: The Legal Foundation of Professional Nursing Practice
Unit 3: The Duty of the Professional Nurse Practitioner
Unit 4: Cultural Care in Professional Nursing Practice

AA.10 GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE

GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE I

MODULE TITLE: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE I
Code: NGN 2110
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week & 20 hours of practical experience per week
Prerequisites: Nil

Module Assessment:
Students are given five written tests/assignments per year. In a practical situation, objective structural assessments are conducted regularly; including
evaluations in both clinical and Simulation Laboratories. Case studies are done in each clinical setting.

Final examination: Written and practical examinations are conducted at the end of every academic year. A year mark of 40% in theory and 50% in practical
must be obtained for admission to the examination. One, three-hour paper is written at the end of the year. The weight ratio between the theory and
practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
This module forms a basis for addressing the basic needs of patients/clients. It will enable the student to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and effective
skills to care for individual, vulnerable groups, families and community in totality. This module will also enable the student to develop knowledge and skills to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing interventions for the basic needs for the patient.

Content:
The module is divided into eight units:
Unit 1: Health and Illness Continuum/Concepts of Health and Disease
Unit 2: Record keeping
Unit 3: Provision of Safe Environment
Unit 4: Basic Human Needs
Unit 5 Basic Practical Nursing Skills
Unit 6: The Nursing Process
Unit 7: Self Care Nursing
Unit 8: Basic First Aid

GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II

MODULE TITLE: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II
Code: NGN 2210
NQF Level: 5
Total Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods & 20 hours of practical experience per week
Pre-requisites: General Nursing Science I (NGN 2110)

Module Assessment:
The student is evaluated through continuous evaluation in both theory and clinical practice. The student is evaluated on at least five clinical procedures
related to Medical, Surgical and Paediatric Nursing Care, during their placement in the clinical area. The student will also be subjected to writing at least five
tests during the modulE of the year. Assignments will also be given as part of theoretical and practical assessment. A student is expected to have a
minimum of 40% of year mark in theory to qualify for the final examination and a minimum of 50% of year mark in practice to qualify for the final
examination. Final examination consists of a written examination of two papers (three hours each) of theory and simulated practical examination and
problem solving for clinical practica . The weight ratio between theory and practical examination mark is 50:50

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Module Description:
The module involves integration of knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology of body systems under study and the pathological processes involved in
the evolution of each disease. The module also covers medical and surgical interventions for treatment (to an extent pharmacological actions), and specific
nursing care for specific diseases (i.e. physical, psychological and social), at primary, secondary (curative care) and tertiary prevention or rehabilitation
levels of the comprehensive health care approach.
Content:
General Nursing Science II module comprises of four modules:
• Adult Medical Nursing Care (52 hours)
• Dermatological Nursing Care (6 hours)
• Adult Surgical Nursing Care(30 hours)
• Paediatric medical and surgical Nursing Care (28 hours)
It encompasses both theoretical and practical components:
A Component – Theory
B Component – Clinical/Practical

GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE III

MODULE TITLE: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE III
Code: NGN 2310
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods & 20 clinical per week
Prerequisites: General Nursing Science II NGN2210; NAB 2211/2212

Module Assessment:
Evaluation will be continuous in form of tests, case studies, projects and OSCEs. A student is expected to have a minimum of 40% of year mark in theory
and a minimum of 50% of year mark in practical to qualify for the final examination Final Examination will comprise of 2 x 3hour papers. The weight ratio
between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
The module is designed to equip the student with knowledge and skills so that the student develops affective, psychomotor and cognitive skills to enable
her/him to provide comprehensive nursing care with respect to specialised areas of health care pertaining to General Nursing Science III.

Content:
Paper I
Will comprise of the following units:
• Unit 3: Urinary and Reproductive Systems
• Unit 4: Neurology
• Unit 8: Operating Room Nursing Science

Paper 2
Will comprise of the following units:
• Unit 1: Ear, Nose and Ophthalmology
• Unit 2: Orthopaedics
• Unit 5: Gerontology
• Unit 6 & 7: Oncology

Clinical OSCE
Will comprise of the following:
• Specific procedures regarding different units
• Procedures to enable the student to apply theoretical work in a clinical situation
• Application of theoretical work into the community setting

• Module 7: Mobilization and involvement of the community for health and development action
Clinical learning experience regarding neurology: nursing methodology, unconscious patient, diagnostic tests. Clinical learning experience regarding
orthopedics: nursing methodology, care: wounds, fractures and skin. Maintenance of sensory function and diagnostic tests. Legal and ethical aspects with
regard to the implementation of scientific nursing. Clinical learning experience regarding the reproductive and urinary system: nursing methodology and
wound care. The reproductive and urinary system: nursing methodology and wound care. Clinical learning experience regarding oncology nursing:
cognitive, psychomotor, affective skills. Operating room nursing: cognitive, psychomotor, affective skills, legal and ethical aspects.

GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE IV

MODULE TITLE: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE IV
Code: NGN 2410
NQF Level: 7
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods and 20 practical experiences per week

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Prerequisite: General Nursing Science III NGN2310

Module Assessment:
A student must obtain 40% of the year mark in theory and 50% in practical assignments to qualify for admission to the final examination

Final Examination will comprise of one 3 hour paper

The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

A Component: Theory
The theoretical part of it is divided into four units:

Module 1: Management
Module Description
The content of the curriculum has two components: A and B components.

A Component: Theory
The theoretical part of it is divided into four units:
• Unit 1: Management
• Unit 2: First Aid and Trauma Management
• Unit 3: Disaster Management
• Unit 4: Management of HIV/AIDS Patients/Clients in any Health Care Setting and Home

B Component: Application of theory in clinical setting (any health facility)

Nursing Management

B Component: Application of theory in clinical setting (any health facility)

Nursing Management
• Policy guidelines
• Problem solving in unit
• Duty schedule (off-duties)
• Stock-taking in unit
• Condemning of stock
• Repair of medical equipment
• Emergency trolley and resuscitation
• Ward rounds – nurses/doctors
• Nursing care plans
• Auditing of nursing care records
• Evaluation of patient records
• Control of Schedule Substances & Control of medications (in unit)
• Peer group teaching or guidance
• Infection control (in a unit)
• Ward inspection
• Ward HIV/AIDS Policy Guideline & Ward Disaster plan

AA.11 MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH (INTRODUCTION)

MODULE TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH
Code: MNH 2410
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods and 20 practical hours per week
Prerequisite: Nil

Module Assessment:
A total of six tests will be written throughout the academic year. The six tests will give the aggregate for the year mark. The minimum average to
enter the examination is 40% theory and 50% practical components. One or two tests may be substituted by assignments. At the end of each term a big
test will be written to prepare students for the examination style of questions. The examination will add up to 100% (100 marks) and the duration will be
three hours. The minimum pass marks are 40% for theory and 50% for practical: however, in order to proceed to the final year of study, the student would
require a 50% total average.

Module description:
This module is aimed at introducing the student to mental health and equipping her/him with knowledge and skills to enable her/him understand human
behaviour so as to promote mental health, prevent mental illness within the community setting following the PHC approach, and provide comprehensive
nursing care to persons suffering from mental illness and to support the family. The module also aims at equipping the student with communication and
interpersonal relationship skills in the context of prevention and care of those who are HIV – positive or have HIV/AIDS.
Modules:
Unit 1: Concept of Mental Health and its determinants.

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Unit 2: Mental illness. and its Manifestations
Unit 3: Nursing Skills Specific to Mental Health
Unit 4: Common Mental Disorders in Namibia
Unit 5: Legal Aspects Regarding Mental Illness
Unit 6: Group work as a tool in Mental Health
Unit 7: Taking Care of Families in Mental Health Nursing
Unit 8: Community base Mental Health Cognitive, psychometric and affective skills regarding assessment, nursing mental ill person, counselling and
therapeutic activities. A total of six tests will be written throughout the academic year. The six tests will give the aggregate for the year mark. The minimum
average to enter the examination is 40% theory and 50% practical components.

Practical Examination: 30 Minutes

AA.12 MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I
MODULE TITLE: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I
Code: NMS 2210
Credits: 32
NQF Level: 6
Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Periods And 20Practical Hours per week
Prerequisites: Midwifery Science I NMS 2210, NAB2111/2112, NGN2110

Module Assessment:
Students will be assessed on a continuous basis through oral and practical tests, community projects, and group discussions. A student is expected to
have a minimum of 40% of year mark in theory and a minimum of 50% of year mark in practice to qualify for the final examination. Final Examination will
comprise of 2 x 3hour papers. The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
This module is designed to enable the student to identify and manage emergencies and abnormalities during
labour, puerperium and in the newborn baby within the cultural, ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels.
Content:
The module is divided into four units:

Unit 1: Reproductive Health Services and Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive System
Unit 2: Pregnancy and Antenatal Care
Unit 3: Normal Labour
Unit 4: Normal Puerperium and Care of the Newborn

Assessment:
Students will be evaluated on a continuous basis through oral tests and practical tests, community projects, Interviews and group discussions.
Practical Examination: 30 minutes

Cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills; antenatal-care; history taking; examination; antenatal exercises; counselling and a diagnostic test of the
pregnant woman; ethical and legal aspects. Cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills; normal labour; normal puerperium; ethical and legal aspects;
partograph; immediate care of the neonate; examination of a placenta; advise; postnatal exercise.

MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II
MODULE TITLE: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II
Code: NMS 2310
Credits: 32
NQF Level: 6
Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Periods And 20Practical Hours per week
Prerequisites: Midwifery Science I NMS 2210, NAB2211/2212, NGN2210

Module Assessment:
Students will be assessed on a continuous basis through oral and practical tests, community projects, and group discussions. A student is expected to
have a minimum of 40% of year mark in theory and a minimum of 50% of year mark in practice to qualify for the final examination. Final Examination will
comprise of 2 x 3hour papers. The weight ratio between the theory and practical examination mark is 50:50.

Module Description:
This module is designed to enable the student to identify and manage emergencies and abnormalities during
labour, puerperium and in the newborn baby within the cultural, ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels.

Content:
The module is divided into five modules:

Unit 1: Pregnancy at Risk

Unit 2: Prolonged and Obstructed Labour
Unit 3: Malpositions and Malpresentations during Labour and Emergencies in Labour

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Unit 4: Complications during Puerperium; Newborn at Risk and the Sick Infant
Unit 5: Healthy Mothers; Healthy Babies; Prevention of Mother-To-Child -Transmission of HIV and Aids (PMTCT) In Namibia

AA.13 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH

MODULE TITLE: SOCIOLOGY I
Code: SOC 2210
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 per week
Prerequisites: Sociology I SOC 2210

Module Assessment:
Two written tests and one assignment. Each test will add up to 30% of the MODULE mark; the assignment will add up to 40% of the module mark; tests
and assignments together will add up to 60% of the final mark The final examination will comprise of two written papers (Paper I & Paper II); each paper of
three hours duration.

Module Description:
This module is divided into two parts namely, Social Research and Population Development. It is designed to encourage critical thinking about how
sociological knowledge is generated and validated. It helps students to identify different sociological and research paradigms; and to draw distinctions
between different types of social research, gain exposure to different research methods, procedures and techniques and to enhance their writing skills.

It also introduces students to the main interrelationships between population dynamics, socio-economic development and health. It is intended to provide
nursing students with knowledge and understanding of how population dynamics and socio-economic development are both causes and consequences of
health. Specifically it aims to impart knowledge on: basic concepts and indicators of population and development; population and development theories,
population policy and the role of structural determinants of health, such as poverty, education, employment, urbanization and inequality.

SOCIOLOGY II

MODULE TITLE: SOCIOLOGY II

Code: SOC 2310
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 per week
Prerequisites: Sociology I SOC 2210

Module Assessment:
Two written tests and one assignment. Each test will add up to 30% of the module mark; the assignment will add up to 40% of the module mark; tests and
assignments together will add up to 60% of the final mark. The final examination will comprise of two written papers (Paper I & Paper II); each paper of
three hours duration.

Module Description:
This module is divided into two parts namely, Social Research and Population Development. It is designed to encourage critical thinking about how
sociological knowledge is generated and validated. It helps students to identify different sociological and research paradigms; and to draw distinctions
between different types of social
research, gain exposure to different research methods, procedures and techniques and to enhance their writing skills.

It also introduces students to the main interrelationships between population dynamics, socio-economic development and health. It is intended to provide
nursing students with knowledge and understanding of how population dynamics and socio-economic development are both causes and consequences of
health. Specifically it aims to impart knowledge on: basic concepts and indicators of population and development; population and development theories,
population policy and the role of structural determinants of health, such as poverty, education, employment, urbanization and inequality.

Content:
Sociology II is a continuation of Sociology I and is comprised of two units:
• Unit 1: Social Research
• Unit 2: Population and Development

BB . DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

BB.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRINCIPLES OF NORMAL MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

Module title: Principles of Normal Midwifery Science

Module Code: NNMS4510
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week x 28 weeks
Prerequisites Nil

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Module assessment: Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x 3 hr paper

Module Description:
This module focuses on developing and broadening the student’s knowledge of midwifery science and enables the student to gain insight into new aspects
and approaches in this field. The student should be able to provide comprehensive reproductive health care during antenatal, labour and postnatal periods
within the cultural ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels

BB.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPLICATIONS IN MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

Module Title: Complications in Midwifery Science

Module Code: NCMS 4630
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 4 lecture periods per week x 28 weeks
Prerequisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% : 1 x 3 hr papers

Module description
This module is designed to enable the student to identify and manage emergencies and complications during labour, puerperium and in the newborn baby
within the cultural, ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels. Knowledge gained will enable the student to develop critical thinking, proficiency in
psychomotor skills and strengthen affective behaviours required for midwifery practice within the cultural, ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels.

BB.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT FOR MIDWIFERY SCIENCE

Module Title: Clinical Attachment for Midwifery Science

Module Code: NMCA 4670
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 32
Contact Hours: 16 periods/ week x 28 weeks
Co requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of four case presentations[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: practical examination

Module description
This module is designed to enable the student to integrate and demonstrate cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills required for midwifery practice,
within the cultural, ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels of care.

BB.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS IN MIDWIFERY

Module Title: Applied Scientific Foundations in Midwifery

Module Code: NASF4580
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 24
Contact Hours: 3/week x 28 weeks
Co requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50% : 1 x 3 hr paper

Module description: This module contains information that will help the student to develop better understanding of: applied anatomy relevant to
Reproductive Health care; conception and fetal development and physiological changes and hormonal functions during pregnancy, labour and puerperium.

BB.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Titlle Ethos and Professional Practice

Module Code: NEPP 4680
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 24
Contact Hours: 3/week x 28 weeks

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Co requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module description
This module is designed to enable the student to integrate and apply aspects of ethics and professional practice into midwifery. This includes cultural,
ethical and legal scope of practice at all levels of care.

BB.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE 1

Module Title: Community Health Nursing Science I

Subject code: NNCH4680
NQF Level: 6
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 28 weeks
Credits; 32
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50%: 1 x 3hr paper

Module description:
This module prepares the student to practice as a professional nurse practitioner in the community

CC. NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC)

CC.1 APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES I NAB2111/2112

Semester 1 & 2
See AA.6

APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE II NAB2211/2212

Year Module
See AA.6

CC.2 APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILISATION

APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILISATION I PAC2211

Semester 1
Paper I: 2 hours
Main supply
X-ray tubes
X-ray tube supports and tables
Generators and cables
Transformers
Exposure switching and timers

Semester 2 PAC2212
Paper 1: 2 hours
Circuit protection
Meters
Circuit diagrams
Mobile, portable and dental units
Scattered radiation

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APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILIZATION II PAC2311
Semester 1
Paper I: 3 hours
Special X-Ray tables - tubes
Fluoroscopic equipment
Timers
Rapid sequence film changers
Specialized equipment

Semester 2 PAC2312
Paper 1: 3 hours
Tomographic equipment
Care: maintenance and tests
Alternative diagnostic methods
Processors

CC.3 COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS IN ENGLISH

Semester Module 1
English Communication and Study Skills ULCE3419
Language functions (Language use in various context)
Basic reading; skimming and scanning
Writing sentences and paragraphs
Listening and taking short notes
General speaking
Library information skills
Basic concepts of language usage
Dictionary skills
Vocabulary development

Module 2
Introduction and Application of Communication Skills in English

Developing reading skills

Writing coherent paragraphs
Interpretation and explanation of graphics in writing
Listening to lecturers and taking notes
Giving presentations on general topics

Semester2
Introduction to English for Academic Purposes ULEA3419

Academic reading; critical reading

Developing reading skills
Academic listening and taking notes
Academic speaking - individual oral presentations
Academic writing; library research - based essay and academic summaries.

CC.4 HISTORY, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Semester 1 PHE2311
Paper 1: 3hours
History of X-Rays; Ethics and legal aspects in the Health Care situation; Professional Practice aspects; scope of practice; registration requirements;

Semester 2 PHE2312
Accountability, inter-disciplinary relations, employer-employee relationships; general interpersonal relations.
Paper 1: 3 hours

CC.5 IMAGE RECORDING Image Recording I

Semester 1 PIR2111
Paper I: 2 hours

Photographic process principles

Photographic materials
Radiographic materials
Radiographic processing

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Semester 2 PIR2112
Paper I: 2 hours
Silver recovery
Presentation and viewing of radiographs
Storage of exposed film]
Miniaturization of exposed film

IMAGE RECORDING II PIR2211

Semester 1
Papers I and 2: 2 hours each
The image
The invisible image
The radiographic image
The influence of exposure factors
Image quality control
The image intensifier
Lens system and image distribution
Photofluorography and Digital images

Semester 2 PIR2212
Television and Digital images
Recording the television image
Duplication of radiographs
Image subtraction techniques
Macro radiography
Alternative imaging techniques
Laser imaging
Dry imaging

CC.6 MICROBIOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Semester Module
Paper 1: 3 hours PMP2311

Microbiology: Introduction and history; types of micro-organisms; physiology of micro-organisms; human and microbiological interactions; control of
microbiological growth; epidemiology and transmission of disease; non specific mechanism of defense against disease; immunology and specific
mechanism of defense against disease; collection of specimens; major diseases of the bodily systems; parasitology.

Paper 2: 3 hours PMP2312

Pathophysiology: Principles of pathophysiology; autonomic nervous system pathophysiology; cardiovascular path physiology; renal path physiology; drugs
and the blood; drugs and the gastro-intestinal tract; endocrine pathophysiology; pathophysiology and the respiratory system; ophthalmic and optic
pathophysiology; pathophysiology and the skin; central nervous system pathophysiology; pathophysiology and the musculoskeletal system.

CC.7 PHYSICS FOR RADIOGRAPHERS

School of Science: 1 Module PHC2102
Paper 1: 2 hours
Electromagnetic radiation; quantum theory of radiation; X-rays, gamma-rays and apparatus; interaction of radiation with matter; radioactivity and its
detection; radiological protection.

CC.8 RADIATION TECHNIQUE

RADIATION TECHNIQUE I PRT2110
Year Module
Paper I: 3 hours

Principles of positioning
Bony landmarks and common terminology
Radiography of the upper limbs
Radiography of the lower limbs
Radiography of the pelvic girdle
Radiography of the thorax
Radiography of the abdomen
Radiography of the skull
Radiography of the vertebral column

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RADIATION TECHNIQUE II PRT2210
Year MODULE
Papers I and 2: 3 hours each
Practical and oral examination: 30 minutes

Protection principles
Radiographic examinations of:
- Skeletal systems
- Abdomen
- Alimentary, biliary, genito-urinary, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Soft tissue differentiation
- High KV techniques
- Contrast media

RADIATION TECHNIQUE III PRT2310

Year Module
Papers I and 2: 3 hours each
Practical and oral examination: 30 minutes

Specialized Skull techniques

Ward and Theatre Techniques
Pediatric radiography
Contemporary techniques
Contrast media and specialized studies of all systems
Rural placement: 1 month

DD. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA SPECIALIZATION (OPERATING ROOM)

DD.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1

Module title: Health Service Management I

Code: NHSM4890
Equivalent : NHM7119
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3hours per week for 28 weeks
Actual contact: video conferencing and vacation schools
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1 × 3 hour paper ]

Module description:
This module aims to develop a student’s knowledge, understanding and skills regarding health services management related to the historical and
theoretical foundations of nursing management, the management process related to a nursing unit, professional practice in health care service
management.

DD.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Subject Code: NFPP4881
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1x 3 hr paper ]

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Module description:
This module prepares the registered nurse to practice nursing within the philosophical, ethical and legal foundations of professional nursing practice.

DD.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Module Title: Dynamics of Advance Nursing Practice

Subject Code: NDAP4882
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: [1x 3 hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to prepare registered nurses to understand and argue on the factors that are dynamic to professional nursing practice in selected clinical
specialties.

DD.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: OPERATING ROOM NURSING

Module title: Operating Room Nursing

Code: NORN 4810
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:2 x 3 hr papers

Module Description:
To prepare a clinical nurse specialist in operating room nursing practice that would be able to function efficiently in the operating room. The practitioner
must be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all surgical and nursing interventions.

DD.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: OPERATING ROOM NURSING PRACTICAL

Module title: Operating Room Nursing Practical

Code: NPOR 4840
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None
Module Assessment: Practical - three days per week self directed and accompanying learning for 28weeks (19 periods (hours) planned and supervised
clinical work per week)
Continuous assessment 100%: A minimum of four tests/assignments/case presentation [General rule 7.21.3(2)];
Description:
To prepare a clinical nurse specialist in operating room nursing practice that would be able to function efficiently in the operating room. The operating room
nursing student must be able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all surgical and nursing interventions. The operating room nursing student will learn
to assist the surgeon during an operative procedure efficiently and skill fully to prevent medical legal hazards.

DD. 6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL HUMAN ANATOMY

Module title Surgical Human Anatomy

Code: NSHA 4812
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: Registered Nurse; B degree or equivalent

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module Description:

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This module aims at equipping the operating room nursing student with anatomical knowledge in order to apply these in the operating room. This
application entails to be pro-active in the planning for surgery as well as to be able to focus on applicable post operative assessments

DD.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Module title Surgical Pharmacology

Code: NNSP 4821
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 2 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 8
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module description:
This module focuses on preparing a nursing specialist in operating room nursing to assist with the administration of drugs (medicines) during the intra-
operative phases of surgery and to assess the effects, and provide applicable health education. This is done in accordance with The Medicines and Related
Substance Control Act (ACT no. 13 of 2003) & The Nursing Act (Act no. 8 of 2004)

DD.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SURGICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Module title Surgical Microbiology

Code: NSMB4801
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 2 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 8
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x 3hour paper

Module description:
This module focuses on preparing a nursing specialist in operating room nursing to control microbial growth in the surgical unit(s) as well as to relate
microbial knowledge to patient safety.

NOTE
All surgical procedure includes:

- Pre-operative visits
- Pre-operation of the operating room, instruments, equipment, suture material and other supplies
- Assistance during an operation
- Transportation of patient to the recovery room and transfer of patient to the recovery room personnel
- Emergency actions
- Record keeping
- Legal-medical risks
- Daily routine in the operating room
- Educational programme to all categories personnel

Paper 3: Oral and practical examination

A minimum of 700 hours of practicals required. This includes:

- An informal programme of applied clinical instruction under supervision,
- Continued evaluation of knowledge, skills and attitude,
- Specialized management aspects of the operating room,
- The history, philosophy, ethos, ethics and legal aspects of operating room nursing,
- Scientific method and logic of operating room nursing.

DD.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNHR4820
NQF level:
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

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 Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: (1x 3 hr paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidence based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health

DD.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT

Module Title: Health Research Project
Subject Code: NRP4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment: Final assessment of project 100%:

Module description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project in a health related field. The project needs to be independently completed by student with
adequate supervision .

DD.11 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 4819
NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:

This course aims to:

• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
• information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their
respective fields of specialization.

• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic elements
typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an academic
paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark. The examination
(1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

EE. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE CRITICAL CARE

EE.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CRITICAL CARE NURSING

Module title : Critical Care Nursing

Code: NCCN4850
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 2x 3hour papers .

Module Description:
To prepare a clinical nurse specialist in critical care nursing that would be able to function where ever there are patients with life-threatening problems like in
operating room recovery areas, intensive care units or in general wards

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EE.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CRITICAL CARE NURSING PRACTICAL

Module title : Critical Care Nursing Practical

Code: NCCP4840
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 20 hours per week per week for 28 Weeks
Credits: 15
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 100%:
Module Description:
To prepare a clinical nurse specialist in critical care nursing that would be able to function where ever there are patients with life-threatening problems like in
operating room recovery areas, intensive care units or in general wards

EE.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE

Module title : Physical Assessment and Wound Care

Code: NPAW 4882
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 3 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 12
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper and 1 practical examination

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with skills to conduct a assessment and a critically ill patient. This assessment will
consists of a primary and secondary survey, an analysis of ECG manifestations, laboratory results, imaging findings and an assessment of the skin integrity
and wounds.

EE.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHSIOLOGY

Module title Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology

Code: NHAP4811
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with knowledge and skills to recognize anatomical and physiological changes that could
occur in patients with life threatening disorders. The focus is on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, nervous and endocrine systems

EE.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Module title Emergency Medicine

Code: NNEM 4802
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 2 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 8
Pre- requisite: None
Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module describes aspects of medicines utilized to alter or normalize the body during life threatening situations or medicines that require intensive
nursing care once administered

EE.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1

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Module title: Health Service Management I
Code: NHSM4890
Equivalent : NHM7119
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3hours per week for 28 weeks
Actual contact: video conferencing and vacation schools
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1 × 3 hour paper ]

Module description:
This module aims to develop a student’s knowledge, understanding and skills regarding health services management related to the historical and
theoretical foundations of nursing management, the management process related to a nursing unit, professional practice in health care service
management.

EE.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Subject Code: NFPP4881
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1x 3 hour paper ]

Module description:
This module prepares the registered nurse to practice nursing within the philosophical, ethical and legal foundations of professional nursing practice.

EE.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Module Title: Dynamics of Advance Nursing Practice

Subject Code: NDAP4882
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite:
None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: [1x 3 hour paper

Module description:
This module aims to prepare registered nurses to understand and argue on the factors that are dynamic to professional nursing practice in selected clinical
specialties.

EE.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNHR4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16

Prerequisite: None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: (1x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidence based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health

EE.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT

Module Title: Health Research Project
Subject Code: NRP4820

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 NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment: Final assessment of project 100%:

Module description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project in a health related field. The project needs to be independently completed by student with
adequate supervision .

EE.11 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 4819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:

This course aims to:

• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
• information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their
respective fields of specialization.

• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic
elements typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an
academic paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark. The
examination (1 x 3 hour exam)
contributes 50% to the final mark.

FF. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA HEALTH PROMOTION, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

FF.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED HEALTH PROMOTION

Module title: Advanced Health Promotion

Subject Code: NAHP 4850
NQF level 8
Contact hours: 4 hours per week x 28 weeks
Credit: 32
Pre- requisite: None

Module assessment
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1 x 3hrs paper
Module description:
The main aim of this module is to prepare a competent advanced diploma nurse graduate to provide comprehensive primary health care on a local and
referral level.

FF.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRACTICAL- CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Module Title: Practical- Clinical Diagnosis and treatment

Code: NCDT 4840
NQF: 8
Contact hours: 4hours per week x 28 weeks self directed and accompanying learning
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment: Continuous assessment 100%:

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Module Description: This module aims at improvement of reflective practical skills in assessing and analyzing health problems.
This requires a profound knowledge of all systems of the human body, including how to obtain a comprehensive disease history, perform
a comprehensive adult and paediatric physical examination, make an accurate diagnosis and manage the most prevailing health problems
in Namibia.

FF.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY

Module title : Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology

Code: NHAP4811
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x 3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with knowledge and skills to recognize anatomical and physiological changes that could
occur in patients with life threatening disorders. The focus is on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, nervous and endocrine systems

FF.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY

Module title: Advanced Pharmacology

Code: NNAP 4812
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% : 1x3hour paper

Module description:
This module focuses on preparing a nursing specialist to acquire, keep, prescribe and issue medicines. This is done in accordance with The Medicines and
Related Substance Control Act (ACT no. 13 of 2003) & The Nursing Act (Act no. 8 of 2004)

FF.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1

Module title: Health Service Management I

Code: NHSM4890
Equivalent : NHM7119
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3hours per week for 28 weeks
Actual contact: video conferencing and vacation schools
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1 × 3 hour paper ]

Module description:
This module aims to develop a student’s knowledge, understanding and skills regarding health services management related to the historical and
theoretical foundations of nursing management, the management process related to a nursing unit, professional practice in health care service
management.

FF.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Subject Code: NFPP4881
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite:
None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1x 3 hr paper ]

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 Module description:
This module prepares the registered nurse to practice nursing within the philosophical, ethical and legal foundations of professional nursing practice.

FF.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Module Title: Dynamics of Advance Nursing Practice

Subject Code: NDAP4882
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: [1x 3 hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to prepare registered nurses to understand and argue on the factors that are dynamic to professional nursing practice in selected clinical
specialties.

FF.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNHR4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: (1x 3 hr paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidence based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health
system

FF.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT

Module Title: Health Research Project
Subject Code: NRP4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment: Final assessment of project 100%:

Module description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project in a health related field. The project needs to be independently completed by student with
adequate supervision .

FF.10 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 4819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:

This course aims to:

• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their respective
fields of specialization.

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 • Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic elements
typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an academic
paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark
. The examination (1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

GG. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTION

GG1.MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1

Module title: Health Service Management I

Code: NHSM4890
Equivalent : NHM7119
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3hours per week for 28 weeks
Actual contact: video conferencing and vacation schools
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1 × 3 hour paper ]

Module description:
This module aims to develop a student’s knowledge, understanding and skills regarding health services management related to the historical and
theoretical foundations of nursing management, the management process related to a nursing unit, professional practice in health care service
management.

GG.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Subject Code: NFPP4881
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite:
None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1x 3 hr paper ]
Module description:
This module prepares the registered nurse to practice nursing within the philosophical, ethical and legal foundations of professional nursing practice.

GG.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Module Title: Dynamics of Advance Nursing Practice

Subject Code: NDAP4882
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: [1x 3 hour paper

Module description:
This module aims to prepare registered nurses to understand and argue on the factors that are dynamic to professional nursing practice in selected clinical
specialties.

GG.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNHR4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16

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Prerequisite: None
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: (1x 3 hr paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidence based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health
system

GG.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FRAMEWORK OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTION

Module title: Framework of clinical instruction
Code: NFCI4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites: Degree in Nursing and midwifery or equivalent (Comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery). Registration at the
Nursing Council of Namibia

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50% : 1 x 3 hr paper

Module description
This module aims at producing a competent registered nurse capable in teaching nursing students in giving expert patient care which is based on sound
knowledge and practiced skill. In order to achieve this aim, nursing education must be based on theory and applied in practice. Clinical clinical instruction
can be defined as acting and interacting with students, clients and other health professional in settings where people are in need of health care. This
module will furthermore strive to introduce the student to the philosophical base and principles of nursing education . Learners will be enriched as they
internalize the
attitudes, values and ideals that flow from their educational preparation.

GG.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FACILITATION OF CLINICAL INSTRUCTION

Module title: Facilitation of clinical instruction
Code: NCIF 4840
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 hours per week x 28
Credits: 8

Module assessment:

Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50% : 1 x 3hr paper
Pre-requisites: Degree in Nursing and midwifery or equivalent (Comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery)Registration at the Namibia Nursing
Council

Module Description :This module focuses on the facilitation of clinical nursing education by including the strategies and assessment of clinical education
to nurses. In order to achieve this aim, clinical education must be based on theory and applied in practice. It emphasizes the role of the nurse educator as
facilitator in learning and includes the scientific nursing process as framework for problem solving, decision making and critical thinking.

GG.7MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT

Module title: Clinical attachment
Code: NNCA 4850
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 28 weeks. According to a timetable approved by the School in order to full fill the
requirements as set out below in the module descry
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: Diploma in Nursing and midwifery; Registration at the Nursing Council of Namibia.

Module assessment:
Continuous 50% (at least 50% of all teaching sessions); Practical Examination which will include 50% of all listed teaching sessions.

Module Description :

This module aims at producing a competent registered nurse competent in teaching nursing students in rendering expert patient care based on sound
knowledge and practiced skill of certain identified modes of clinical instruction. The module aims at acting and interacting with students, clients and other
health team members in the undertaking of teaching practice. Nursing education must be based on theory and applied in practice and include teaching such
skills as leadership and administration, teaching, organizing and controlling staff. The teaching practice includes gaining experience in clinical teaching on
ward level. Opportunity will also be provided to observe nursing lecturers in teaching practice.

GG.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHSIOLOGY

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 Module title Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology
Code: NHAP4811
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with knowledge and skills to recognize anatomical and physiological changes that could
occur in patients with life threatening disorders. The focus is on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, nervous and endocrine systems

GG.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE

Module title: Physical Assessment and Wound Care

Code: NPAW 4882
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 3 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 12
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments/case presentations. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper & 1 practical examination

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with skills to conduct a assessment and a critically ill patient. This assessment will
consists of a primary and secondary survey, an analysis of ECG manifestations, laboratory results, imaging findings and an assessment of the skin integrity
and wounds
GG.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT
Module Title: Health Research Project
Subject Code: NRP4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment: Final assessment of project 100%:

Module description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project in a health related field. The project needs to be independently completed by student with
adequate supervision .

GG.11 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 4819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:

This course aims to:

• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
• information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their
respective fields of specialization.

• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic elements
typical of academic texts.

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Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an academic
paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark. The
examination (1 x 3 hour exam)
contributes 50% to the final mark.

HH. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA: EMERGENCY NURSING

HH1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING

Module title Emergency Nursing

Code: NNEN4850
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 28 Weeks
Credits: 12
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% : 2 x 3hr paper & 1 practical examination

Module Description:
Emergency Nursing is a module aimed at enhancing advanced skills for registered nurses. These skills focus on instilling proficiency in basic and advanced
cardiac life support. After completion of this module the registered nurse should therefore be able to assess, triage and intervene in any life threatening
health situation of a client/patient of any age group. Finally, they should be able to collaborate with the multidisciplinary emergency team and provide
support to the family

HH.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING PRACTICAL

Module title Emergency Nursing Practical

Code: NENP4840
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 20 hours per week per week for 28 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% : 1x 3hour paper & 1 practical examination

Module Description:
Emergency Nursing is a module aimed at enhancing advanced skills for registered nurses. These skills focus on instilling proficiency in basic and advanced
cardiac life support. After completion of this module the registered nurse should therefore be able to assess, triage and intervene in any life threatening
health situation of a client/patient of any age group. Finally, they should be able to collaborate with the multidisciplinary emergency team and provide
support to the family

HH.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND WOUND CARE

Module title: Physical Assessment and Wound Care

Code: NPAW 4882
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 3 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 12
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments/case presentations. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper & 1 practical examination

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with skills to conduct a assessment and a critically ill patient. This assessment will
consists of a primary and secondary survey, an analysis of ECG manifestations, laboratory results, imaging findings and an assessment of the skin integrity
and wounds

HH.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SPECIALIZED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY

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Module title Specialized Human Anatomy and Physiology
Code: NHAP4811
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the post graduate nursing student with knowledge and skills to recognize anatomical and physiological changes that could
occur in patients with life threatening disorders. The focus is on the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, nervous and endocrine systems

HH.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Module title: Emergency Medicine

Code: NNEM 4812
NQF Level: 8
Contact Hours: 2 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 8
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1x3hour paper

Module description:
This module describes aspects of medicines utilized to alter or normalize the body during life threatening situations or medicines that require intensive
nursing care once administered.
HH.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module Title: Foundations of Professional Practice

Subject Code: NFPP4881
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests/assignments. [General rule .21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:[ 1x 3 hr paper ]

Module description:
This module prepares the registered nurse to practice nursing within the philosophical, ethical and legal foundations of professional nursing practice.

HH.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DYNAMICS OF ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

Module Title: Dynamics of Advance Nursing Practice

Subject Code: NDAP4882
Equivalent:

NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 3 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 12
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of two tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: [1x 3 hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to prepare registered nurses to understand and argue on the factors that are dynamic to professional nursing practice in selected clinical
specialties.

HH.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods

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 Subject Code: NNHR4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments.[General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: (1x 3 hr paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidence based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health
system
HH.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT
Module Title: Health Research Project
Subject Code: NRP4820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None
Module assessment: Final assessment of project 100%:

Module description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project in a health related field. The project needs to be independently completed by student with
adequate supervision .

HH.10MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 4819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:
This course aims to:
• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
• information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when
writing an academic paper in their respective fields of specialization.
• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and
stylistic elements typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format
Assessment Strategies: an academic paper in APA style. Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will
contribute 50% to the final mark.
The examination (1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

II.MASTER OF NURSING SCIENCE

II.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: Master Thesis

Code: NMNS5900
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 6 tutorials per year
Individual contact sessions with student as need arises
Credits: 240

Assessment: Thesis 100%

Module description: The Masters degree by research only is aimed at developing a student’s understanding and disposition to be able to undertake
research. The student will be provided with skills to identify and formulate a problem, purpose and objectives. Also collecting, analyzing, organizing and
critically evaluating information and communicating effectively usual skills in the modes of written/oral persuasion.

II.2 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

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 Code: UAE 5819
NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second

Course Aims:
This course aims to:
• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when
writing an academic paper in their respective fields of specialization.
• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and
stylistic elements typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format
Assessment Strategies: an academic paper in APA style.
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark.
The examination (1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

JJ . MASTERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH

JJ.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

FIRST YEAR:
Module title: Research Methodology in Public Health
Code: NRMP5980
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours per week × 28 weeks
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% :1x3hour paper

Module description (content): This module prepares the student to conduct research as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate goal
is to prepare students to provide evidence-based practice that promote quality outcomes for the population, the health care providers and the health
system. Furthermore, to use research findings in promoting and understanding health and illness and to implement effective interventions to promote
health.

JJ.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HISTORY, ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC
Module title: History, Ethics, Philosophy and Theoretical Framework of Public Health Practice
Code: NHPH5980
NQF LEVEL: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours per week × 28 weeks
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]; Examination 50%: 1 x 3hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to equip students with historical and philosophical knowledge and skills of public health, ethics in public health, the application of Primary
Health Care strategy and health promotion behavior.

JJ.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DEMOGRAPHY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Module title: Demography and Epidemiology in Public Health
Code: NDEP5980
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours per week × 28 weeks
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]

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Examination 50% :1x3hour paper

Module description:
This module aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to analyze and interpret and apply demographic, bio-statistical and epidemiological data as
well as health management information systems in public health planning and management

JJ.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DISEASE CONTROL IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Module title: Disease Control in Public Health
Code: NDCP5980
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours per week × 28 weeks
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% (1 paper 3 hour)

Module description:
This module aims to deepen the understanding of principles and strategies in disease control and equips students with the skills to successfully establish,
strengthen or to systematically review disease control, building on basic knowledge of major diseases and specific experience in the control of diseases,
and quantitative and qualitative research methods, programmes:
Legislation and health
Health system of Namibia

PAPER 2: 3 hours

JJ.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Module title: Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health
Code: NMEP5982
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours × 14 weeks
Credits: 12

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% : A minimum of two tests [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50% : 1 x 3hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to equip students with knowledge and skills of monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes.

JJ.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH SERVICES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Module title: Health Services Planning and Management in Public Health
Code: NHPM5980
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: 2 hours per week × 28 weeks
Credits: 24

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%:1 x 3hr paper

Module description:
This module aims to develop students’ understanding, knowledge and skills related to policy development and management, health care delivery, human
resources management, strategic management and leadership in public health
Policy for change/change management
JJ.7 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 5819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second
Course Aims:
This course aims to:

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 • Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their
respective fields of specialization.
• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical and stylistic
elements typical of academic texts.
• Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an
academic paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark.
The examination (1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

SECOND YEAR

JJ.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH PROJECT/THESIS

Module title: Research Project/Thesis
Code: NRPT5900
NQF level: 9
Contact hours: Accompaniment by supervisor as set out in Student Guide: Post Graduate Studies.
Credits: 120

Module assessment:
Thesis 100%

Module description:
Undertake actual field work analysis data and write up research findings.

KK. DOCTORAL OF NURSING SCIENCE

KK.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: DOCTOR OF NURSING

Module title: Doctor of Nursing
Code: NDND6000
NQF level: 10
Contact hours: 2hrs per student per week
Credits: 360

Module assessment:
Dissertation is internally and externally examined.
Viva-voce examination.

Module description:
The course is done by research only where knowledge, theory and research methods are applied creatively to complex practical, theoretical and
epistemological problems. By undertaking advanced research, this expands the knowledge of the field and is judged by research publications. An
adequate body of advanced information relating to the selected field is independently retrieved and processed. A report should be compiled to
communicate the whole research process.
KK.2 MODULE TITLE: ACADEMIC WRITING FOR POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

Code: UAE 6819

NQA level: 8
Notional Hours: 240
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites Must be a postgraduate student
Options: Compulsory
Semester offered: First or Second
Course Aims:
This course aims to:
• Empower students with skills and knowledge to access and critique academic sources and to synthesize
• information from these sources to assist them in the substantiation and development of their own claims when writing an academic paper in their
respective fields of specialization.

• Empower students with the capacity to undertake the challenges of academic writing by exposing them to the different rhetorical
and stylistic elements typical of academic texts.
Introduce students to the American Psychological Association (APA) writing style and will be equipped with the necessary skills to format an academic
paper in APA style.
Assessment Strategies:
Continuous assessment (critical reading assignment, annotated bibliography, 2 tests) will contribute 50% to the final mark.

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The examination (1 x 3 hour exam) contributes 50% to the final mark.

LL . POST GRADAUTE CERTIFICATE IN NURSING ADVANCED SKILLS

LL1. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

Module title: Advanced Nursing Skills
Code: NANS4760
NQA Level: 7
Contact hours: 45 hrs over one year (accompanied learning) Nine (9) contact sessions of 5 hrs
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: none

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% . A minimum of four tests/assignments/case presentations [general rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: one (1) paper of 3 hours

Module description
Advanced nursing skills is a certificate module aimed at enhancing advanced skills for registered nurses. These skills focus on ecg’s selected laboratory
results, wound care and imaging

LL.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

Module title: Clinical Attachment in Advanced Nursing Skills
Code: NCAN4780
NQA Level: 7
Contact hours: 3hr x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisite: none

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% a minimum of four assignments/case presentations [general rule 7.21.3(2)] practical examination 50%:

Module description
The practical attachment to advanced nursing skills aims at the mastering skills required for the theoretical module. These skills focus on ecg’s selected
laboratory results, physical assessment, wound care and imaging

MM. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PHARMACOTHERAPY

MM.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY

Module Title: Pharmacotherapy
Code: NPCT 4760
NQF: 7
Contact hours: 1 day per month self directed and accompanying learning (4 hours per month for theory
(pharmacology)
and 2 hours per month for practical) for 10 months
Credits: 16
Pre-requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1 × 3 hour paper

Module Description:
In order to comply with the provisions f the Medicines and related Substances Control Act of 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and the recently adopted Integrated
Management of Adult and Adolescent Illness program, registered nurses and midwives whose practice requires them to acquire, keep, prescribed and
issue medicines must produce proof of having followed an approved module of study in pharmacotherapy, examination, diagnosis and treatment and
passed an examination on this.

MM.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN PHARMACOTHERAPY

Module Title: Clinical Attachment in Pharmacotherapy
Code: NCAP 4780
NQF: 7
Contact hours: 3 hours X 28 Weeks practical
Credits: 24
Pre-requisite: None
Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four case studies/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
1 practical examination

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SPECIAL SCHOOL REQUIREMENT

General
1. Nursing and Radiography modules consist of compulsory clinical practice which counts for 50% of the practical modules
2. Clinical placement in training hospitals will commence from the first year of study.
3. The award of the degree is subject to the satisfactory completion of the prescribed practical hours and the satisfactory completion of
practical registers
4. All clinical documents are regarded as legal documents and should bear the signature of the student and the registered nurse and
the radiographer who teach the student
5. The practical hours for the year should be completed before registering for the next academic year.
6. Logbook/workbook and or registers should be completed as per instruction.
7. All signatures should be authentic and legible. Fraudulent signatures can lead to immediate cancellation of the programme
8. All students need to adhere to the specific rules and regulations of the Ministry of Health and social services during their allocation in
clinical areas.
9. Students should adhere to the dress code as agreed upon with the School / MOHSS
10. A registration fee of N$200 is payable to the applicable health professions council. Students will be informed accordingly after
registration with the School.
11. The use of cell phones during practicals is not allowed .This is considered highly unethical and interfering in the caring of a patient.

First Year Nursing Students

The first year nursing students should obtain the following equipment after registration:
- Watch with a second hand
-Thermometer
-Stethoscope
-Scissor
All the above except the watch is available at the school
Dress code:
-Blue trouser/skirt (no jeans)
-White trousers for men allowed
-White jacket
-Flat navy /black shoes (no high heels/sandals or Chinese slippers)
-Epaulettes available School

Please note: students should buy their own uniform & shoes

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GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND
HEALTH SCIENCES

1.1 Admission

1.1.1 To register for an undergraduate degree programme a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or a recognised
equivalent qualification.

1.1.2 English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as English as a Second Language at NSSCO level with a minimum C
symbol, or English as a First Language at NSSCO level with a minimum D symbol.

1.1.3 A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which English must be
one) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (cf. 7.3 General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information
and Regulations Prospectus). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is
based on places available in modules, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.

1.1.4 The University reserves the right to interview students before admission.

1.1.5 Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant
examinations as set out in the General Regulations (cf. 7.4 Mature Age Entry Scheme in the General Information and Regulations
Prospectus).
A special application form is available for this purpose.

1.1.6 Please read this section in conjunction with the academic conditions stipulated in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.

1.1.7 Annually after registration students must furnish the School with proof of current registration with the Namibia Nursing Council or with the Allied
Health Professions Council of Namibia where applicable.

1.1.8 Clinical placement of undergraduate will be at different Health Institutions/Facilities including Rural Placements throughout the country.

1.1.9 The award of the degree is subject to the satisfactory completion of all prescribed practical hours and the satisfactory completion of the registers
that
candidates had to use during their placement in the Clinical areas.

1.1.10 Clinical hours as allocated weighs 50% of the total MODULE work. Clinical allocations are thus a critical Component of the MODULE work.

1.1.11 All documents /registers used in the Clinical areas must be regarded as legal documents and should bear the signature of the student and the
registered Nurse or Radiographer who teach and demonstrate the practical procedure to the student for that specific MODULE.

1.1.12 The Practical hours for the year should be completed before registering for the next academic year.

1.1.13 All signatures should be legible and authentic, any fraudulent signatures will let to the immediate cancellation of the programme immediately.

1.1.14 All students should adhere to the specific rules and regulation of the Ministry of Health and Social Services during their allocation in the clinical
areas; and also adhere to the prescribed dress code during the clinical attachment; and to the hours scheduled for each day at these areas.

A. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (CLINICAL ) (14BNCL)

A1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

To register in this program, a candidate should hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at ordinary level and NSSC at higher level or
equivalent. Candidates should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in five subjects. English is a compulsory subject with a
C-grade or better as a second language or a Grade D or better as a first language. Admission will also be considered for person who quality through Mature
Age Entry Scheme.

Note: Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School with proof of current registration as a student with the Namibia Nursing Council.

A.2. DURATION:

The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for the Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree will be four (4) years. The maximum period of study is six
(6) years.

A.3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT

The award of the degree is subject to satisfactory completion of the requirements of the University and the Nursing Council of Namibia. It is imperative that
the Nursing code of practice be strictly adhered to in terms of theory and practice.

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A.4 DELIVERY MODE:

This degree will be offered through a face-to-face mode in collaboration with other UNAM faculties and the main stakeholder, namely the Ministry of Health and
Social Services (MOHSS).
Clinical teaching will be done in collaboration with assistance of the ward Clinical Instructors at the Health facilities, whereas some clinical procedures will be
conducted in the simulation laboratories at the School in order to strengthen clinical skills, and also to correlate the theory with clinical practice.

A.5 IMPLEMENTATION:

The School will offer the Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree at the Northern and Main campuses. The commencement of the degree is based on readiness of the
School in terms of human resources, physical facilities and teaching material. The School is positive regarding changes within the infrastructure, which are required
for the provision of quality care to the Namibian society.
Only the first year of the degree will commence in 2008. The rationale behind this decision is based on the fact that the current University Diploma in General
Nursing and Midwifery Science is being phased out while the new Bachelor of Nursing Science will simultaneously be phased in.

A.6 TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL:

The teaching and learning model will be based on a student-centred approach which is characterised by self study elements, fieldwork, lectures, projects, individual
and group activities, discussions, and tutorials.

A.7. ASSESSMENT:

Assessments will be based on the general regulations of the specific school, explained as follows:

(a) Continuous assessment = 50% (practicals, tests, assignments, projects)

(b) Final Examination 50%

A11. BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE DEGREE CURRICULUM COMPILATION: TOTAL CREDITS: 552
(Including 48 UNAM core credits)

YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hrs Credits NQF Level Module Code Hrs Credits NQF Level
General Nursing NNGN351 2+16h 16 5 General NNGN3510 2+16h 16 5
Science I 0 clinical Nursing clinical
attachment Science I attachment
Basic Human NNAB3559 4 16 5 Applied NNAB3552 4 16 5
Anatomy Human
Anatomy
Introduction to HPSG351 4 16 5 Social HPSG3532 4 16 5
Psychology I 1 Psychology
Health Care NNHD 2 8 4
Dynamics 3421
Contemporary UCSI 3429 2 8 4
Social Issues
Computer UCLC 3409 2 8 4
Literacy
English Communication ULCE 4 16 4 English for ULEA 3419 4 16 4
and Study 3419 Academic
Skills purposes

TOTAL 18 80 16 72
Semester 1 includes UNAM core and school core modules
TOTAL CREDITS YEAR : 152

Please note: 16h/week clinical attachment equals 8 credits

YEAR 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Module Code Hrs Credits NQF Module Code Hrs Credits NQF
Level Level
General Nursing NNGN3680 2+8h 12 6 General NNGN3680 2+8h 12 6
Science II clinical Nursing clinical
attachment Science II attachment
Basic Human NNAB 4 16 6 Applied NNAB 4 16 6

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 Physiology 3639 Human 3632
Physiology
Community Health Nursing NNCH 2+8 clinical 12 6 Community NNCH 2+8 clinical 12 6
Science I 3680 attachment Health 3680 attachment
Nursing
Science I
Midwifery Science I NNMS 2+8 clinical 12 6 Midwifery NNMS 2+8 clinical 12 6
3680 attachment Science I 3680 attachment
Foundations of NNFS3511 4 16 5 Basics of NNBS 4 16 5
Sociology Sociology: 3532
paradigms
and
methods
TOTAL 14 68 18 68
TOTAL CREDITS YEAR 2 : 136

Please note: 8h/week clinical attachment equals 4 credits

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YEAR 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Module Code Hrs Credits NQF Module Code Hrs Credits NQF
Level Level
General Nursing NNGN3780 2+8 clinical 12 7 General NNGN 2+8 clinical 12 7
Science III attachment Nursing 3780 attachment
Science III
Community Health NNCH 3780 2+8 clinical 12 7 Community NNCH 3780 2+8 clinical 12 7
Nursing attachment Health attachment
Science II Nursing
Science II
Microbiology NNAB3659 4 16 6 Pharma- NNAB3652 4 16 6
cotherapy
Midwifery Science II MNMS3780 2+8 clinical 12 7 Midwifery NNMS3780 2+8 clinical 12 7
attachment Science II attachment
Social Problems HSOG3671 4 16 6 Sociology of NNSD3632 4 16 6
OR Development
Organisational
/Personnel HPSI3631 4 16 6
Psychology
TOTAL 14 68 14 68

Please note: 8h/week clinical attachment equals 4 credits

YEAR 4
Semester 7 Semester 8
Module Code Hrs Credits NQF Module Code Hrs Credits NQF
Level Level
General Nursing NGN3880 2+8 clinical 12 8 General NNGN3880 2+8 12 8
Science IV attachment Nursing clinical
Science IV attachment
Community Health NNCH 2+8 clinical 12 8 Community NNCH 2+8 12 8
Nursing 3880 attachment Health 3880 clinical
Science III Nursing attachment
Science III
Mental Health NNMH3880 2+8 clinical 12 8 Mental Health NNMH3880 2+8 12 8
Nursing attachment Nursing clinical
attachment
Health Research NNHR3820 2 8 8 Health NNHR3820 2 8 8
methods Research
methods
Research NNHR3812 4 16 8
paper
in Health
Ethos and NNEP3820 2 8 8 Ethos and NNEP3820 2 8 8
Professional Professional
Practice Practice
Trauma and NNTE3829 2 8 8
Emergency Care
TOTAL 12 60 14 68

TOTAL CREDITS YERAR 4: 128

Please note: 8h/week clinical attachment equals 4 credits

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A.12. MODULE / CODES AND RESTRICTION ON MODULES

MOUDELS CODE PRE-REQUISITE CO- REQUISITE

Year 1
Applied Human Anatomy NNAB 3552 - NNAB3559
English Comm. Study Skills

Year 2
General nursing science NNGN3680 NNGN3510MNAB3559
Basic Human Physiology NNAB3639 NNAB3552
Applied Human Physiology NNAB3632 NNAB3639
Midwifery Science NNMS3680 NNAB3559/3552/NNGN3510
YEAR 3
General nursing science NNGN3780 NNAB3632/ NNGN3680
Community Health Nursing NNCH3780 NNCH3680
Microbiology NNAB3659 NNAB3632
Pharmacotherapy NNAB3652 NNAB3659
Midwifery Science NNMS3780 NNSM3680
YEAR 4
General Nursing Science NNGN3880 NNGN3780
Ethos and Prof Practice NEP3820 NNGN3780

Community Health
Nursing NNCH3880 NNGN 3780
Mental Health Nursing NNMH3880 NNGN3780
Trauma & Emer.Care NNTE3829 NNGN3780

AA. MODULE DESCRIPTORS (SYLLABI)

YEAR 1

AA.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE 1

Module title: General Nursing Science 1
Code: NNGN 3510
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: Theory: 2+ 16hrs clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Practical: 20 Hours per week
Credits: 32
Pre-requisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%; Examination: 50%
Examination: Theory: 1 x3 hour paper at the end of the year
Practical: Objective structural clinical evaluation (OSCE) and problem solving. The weight between the theory and the clinical examination is 50/50.

Module description:
This module 1 introduces the student to competencies essential to the professional nursing. The novice nursing student, who has no background
experience in the nursing practice environment, is provided with basic skills (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) to progress to the competent level of
selected core competencies. These core competencies include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of basic human needs of
the person, be it an individual, family, group or community. The conceptual framework for this module is based on the major concepts (meta paradigm) of
nursing and includes nursing, health, environment and person as well as education.

AA.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY

Module title: Basic Human Anatomy
Code: NNAB 3559
NQF Level: 5
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%; 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with anatomical knowledge as well as biophysical principles in order to apply these in
their daily health care activities at the clinic, health centre, and hospital and community levels. The anatomical knowledge is presented in such a manner as
to relate structural damages to the pathologies that will be presented in modules in General Nursing Science and Midwifery Science. This module focuses

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on the following systems: medical terminology, the human cell , human tissue and the integumentory system.The musculo-skeletal system and the
articulations.

AA.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY

Module title: Applied Human Anatomy
Code: NNAB 3552
NQF Level: 5
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Co- requisite: (MNAB 3559)

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%; 1x3hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with anatomical knowledge as well as biophysical principles in order to apply these in their daily
health care activities at the clinic, health centre, and hospital and community levels. The anatomical knowledge is presented in such a manner as to relate
structural damages to the pathologies that will be presented in modules in General Nursing Science and Midwifery. The module will also address issues of
multiple organ involvement where it might be necessary to compare derangement in anatomical structures. The focus of this module is on the digestive
system, nervous system ,endocrine system, urinary system and the reproductive system.

AA.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Module title: Introduction to Psychology
Code: HPSG 3511
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4hrs p/week x 14 weeks tutorial per semester
Credits: 16
Pre requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessments: 60%
Examination: 40% 1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
During this module students will become familiar with the major themes of psychology as a discipline. Major areas of psychology such as cognition, emotion
and motivation will be covered.

AA.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Module title: Social Psychology
Code: HPSG 3532
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4hrs p/w for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%
Examination: 40% 1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
This module gives a student an understanding of the social basis of behavior in a multicultural society. Students will become familiar with concepts such as:
the self in a social world; social beliefs and judgments; attitudes; types of social influence; group behavior and influence; leadership and decision making;
prejudice and discrimination; aggression; affiliation, attraction and love; pro-social behavior.

AA.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS

Module title: Health Care Dynamics
Code: NNHD 3421
NQF Level: 4
Contact hours: 2hrs per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% 1x2hour paper

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Module description:
This module aims at introducing the student to the art and science of professional practice in Health Science by means of a core curriculum. It will enable
the student to develop competency in a professional approach and to develop insight and skills in the complexities of the caring relationship. By introducing
the students to Professional practice they will be enabled to understand the art and science of the health care profession. It will also introduce the health
care student to problem - solving and critical thinking in health care practice. This module will also enable the student to understand the holistic approach to
the caring relationship and the importance of developing the interpersonal skills to sustain a caring relationship and develop skills in self care

AA.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Module title: Contemporary Social Issues
Code: UCSI 3429
NQF: 4
Contact Hours: 2 Contact hours per week for 5 weeks (Social Ethics)
2 Contact hours per week for 5 weeks (HIV/AIDS)
2 Contact hours per week for 4 weeks (Gender)
Credits: 8
Module Assessment: A student is expected to write either one assignment or a test for the continuous assessment (CA). CA contributes
50% of the total marks and the three units make the CA. Examination 50% (1 X 3 Hours examination paper). The
final examination comprises a three hour examination paper. The question paper consists of one third of each unit.
Prerequisite: None
Module Description:
Social Ethics: The Unit raises awareness on the need for a personal, national and global ethics. The main objectives of the
course is to help students reflect on the social moral issues; to discover themselves in a learner-centered,
contextual, religious and life related setting. It also stimulates students for critical thinking and helps them to
appreciate their values, standards and attitudes.
HIV/AIDS This unit orientates students with regards to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS; the prevalence of the disease on
Namibia, Africa and Internationally. . It also informs students on the psycho social and environmental factors that
contribute to the spread of the disease, the impact of HIV/AIDS on their individual lives, family and communities at
large. The unit further seeks to enhance HIV/AIDS preventive skills among students by means of paradigm shift
and behavior change.
Gender The ultimate goal of this unit is to impart general introductory knowledge on gender. The main objectives of the
unit are to make students aware, as well as sensitize them towards gender issues and how they affect our society,
Sub-Region and continent at large.

AA.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY

Module title: Computer Literacy

Code: UCLC 3409
NQF level: 4
Contact hours: 2 periods per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Module assessment: Continuous Assessment 100%
Contribution to final Mark:
2 Practical Tests 50%
2 Theory Tests 50%
Prerequisites: None
Module description:
The aim of this module is to equip the student through hands-on experience with the necessary skills to use applications software such as Word
processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentations and communications packages for increasing their productivity in an education and training
environment.
Exit learning outcomes: At the end of this module, candidates should be able to:
• apply the concepts of information technology
• use the computer in an education and training environment
• manage Files and Folders
• use the MSWORD program to create letters, memos, reports, newsletters, manuals and manuals
• use the MS EXCEL to create electronic spreadsheets
• use the MS POWERPOINT to create slides, transparencies, handouts, and speaker notes
• use the MS ACCESS program to store, retrieves, and organizes information
• search the Internet information relevant to the education and training environment
• use the computer for electronic.

AA.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS

Module title: English Communication and Study Skills
Code: ULCE 3419
NQF Level: 4
National professional standard competencies: N/A
Contact hours: 4 hours per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: None

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Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment (60%)
2 tests (reading and writing)
2 reading assignments
1 oral presentation
Examination (40%): 1 x 3 hour examination paper

Module description: This module is aimed at assisting students in the development of their reading, writing and speaking and listening skills, in order to
cope with studying in a new academic environment and in a language which may not be their first language. The module also focuses on study skills that
students need throughout their academic careers and beyond. The module serves as an introduction to university level academics, where styles of teaching
and learning differ from those at secondary schools in that more responsibility is placed on the student. The module therefore, focuses on the skills that
students need throughout their academic careers and beyond.

AA.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Module title: English for academic Purposes

Code: ULEA 3419
NQF level: 4
Contact hours: 2 periods per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites/co requisites: ULCE 3419

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 60%
Examination: 40%

Module description:
The MODULE is designed to cater for the needs of students, who are faced with a task of studying in a new academic environment and in a language which
may not be their first language, or a language of instruction. The MODULE serves as an introduction to university, where styles of teaching and learning
differ from those at Secondary school level as they place more responsibility on the student. The MODULE therefore focuses on the academic skills, which
they need throughout their academic career and beyond.

YEAR 2

AA.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II

Module Title: General Nursing Science module II
Code: NNGN 3680
NQF level: 6
Contact Hours: 2+8hrs clinical attachment
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: NNGN3510 and NNAB359/3552

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% 2x3 hour papers

Module 1
Module description:
Building on fundamental knowledge gained in module 1, this module introduces the student to more advanced concepts that promote the application of the
nursing process in the area of the adult and paediatric medical and surgical conditions that are prevalent in Namibia. The student will have opportunities to
work collaboratively with members of a health care team. Skills laboratory will provide the student with simulation experiences to develop skills related to
intravenous therapy, medication administration by various routes, blood product administration, central venous access devices and chest tube
management.
Module 11 builds on competencies achieved in Module 1.These are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs that
evolve from adult and paediatric medical and surgical conditions that are prevalent in Namibia. The conceptual framework for this module is based on the
major concepts (Meta paradigm) of nursing and includes nursing, health, environment, and person as well as education.

AA.12 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE MODULE I

Module Title: Community Health Nursing Science I
Code: NNCH 3680
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment – 50% (5 tests per year)
Examination – 50% (1 paper x three hour paper)

Module Description:

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This module aims to equip the student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide comprehensive community health
care based on the primary health care principles and approaches to individuals, family and community.

AA.13 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Module Title: Basic Human Physiology
CODE: NNAB 3639
NQF Level: 6
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 14weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisites: MNAB 3559 /NNAB3552

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

Module description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human functioning (physiology) and biochemistry in
order to detect any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics. This module focuses on the
cardiovascular- respiratory and the integumentory system.

AA.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Module Title: Applied Physiology
CODE: NNAB 3632
NQA Level: 6
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisite: NNAB 3639

Module Assessments:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

Module description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human functioning (physiology) in order to detect
any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics. This module focuses on the nervous -endocrine
system, the renal system, with concepts of fluid and electrolytes, nutrition and digestion as well as the reproductive system. .

AA.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I

Module title: Midwifery Science I
Code: NNMS 3680
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: Theory: 2 plus 8 hours practical for 28 weeks
Clinical practice & simulations: 20 hours per week
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: MNAB 3559/3552 /NNGN3510

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% (minimum 4 tests, assignments, case studies, 1-2
Examination: 50% (2 papers of three hours each)

Module description:
This module enable the student to provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care; apply anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive systems;
manage and refer normal pregnancy and antenatal care, normal labour, normal puerperium, including concepts of prevention of mother to child
transmission (PMTCT), with in the cultural, ethical and the legal scope of practice at all levels.

AA.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FOUNDATION OF SOCIOLOGY

Module Title: Foundation of Sociology
Code: NNFS 3511
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week / 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%
Examination 40%.
Module description:

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This module is an introduction to sociology for nursing students. While introducing the student to the basic concepts, theories, fields and applications of
sociology, it focuses on the role of sociology in medicine. The MODULE covers in particular the field of sociology and medical sociology

AA.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASICS OF SOCIOLOGY: PARADIGMS AND METHODS

Module title: Basic Sociology: Paradigms and Methods
Code: NNBS 3532
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week / 14 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 16

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%,
Examination: 40%

Module description:
The MODULE mostly utilizes lecture and tutorial format. It resumes the methodological training introduced into the sociology curriculum with the 1st year
MODULE “Basics of Sociology”. It familiarizes the student with the use of social science research methods to identify, formulate, and study social problems
(class, poverty and inequality; gender inequality; crime and violence; alcohol and substance abuse; HIV/AIDS and other health issues; environmental
problems etc). At lower intermediate level, the MODULE is the second in a sequence of three modules aimed at imparting theoretical knowledge,
conceptual capabilities and practical skills in social research that are needed for adequate professional preparation. Practical acquaintance with the field,
however, will be reserved for a further MODULE at upper intermediate level, in the following year of studies.

YEAR 3

AA.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE MODULE III

Module title: General Nursing Science Module III
Code: NNGN 3780
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: MNGN3610
MNAB3612

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% ( 2x 3hour papers)

Module description:
This module introduces the student to more advanced concepts that promote the application of the nursing process and nursing theories in the area of the
adult in the specialized health care disciplines, i.e. central and peripheral nervous system, musculoskeletal system, genito-urinary systems, ophthalmology,
ear and nose, and oncology conditions that are prevalent in Namibia. The student will have opportunities to work collaboratively with members of a health
care team in the specialized environments of the training hospitals of Namibia. Skills laboratory will provide the student with simulation experiences to
master selected skills before s/he is allocated to the health care environment.
Nursing care of the HIV/AIDS infected client features strongly throughout this module.
This module builds on competencies achieved in previous modules. These are assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient
needs that evolve from the specialized disciplines prevalent in Namibia. The conceptual framework for this module is based on the major concepts (Meta
paradigm) of nursing and includes nursing, health, environment, and person as well as education.

AA.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II

Module Title: Community Health Nursing Science II
Subject code: NNCH 3780
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 2 plus 8 practical hours x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: NNCH3680

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment – 50%
Examination – 50% (1 x 3hour hour paper)

Module Description:
This module aims to equip the student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide comprehensive community health
care with emphasis on: immunization, school child and communicable diseases based on national policies and guidelines of Ministry of Health Social
Services

AA.20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MICROBIOLOGY

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Module Title: Microbiology
Code: NNAB 3659
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisite: MNAB 3632/3639

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% (1x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
The aim of this module is to equip health care students with knowledge and skills in microbiology in order for them to contribute to the prevention of
diseases and to maintain a healthy environment for the patient or client, families and communities.

AA.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY

Module Title: Pharmacotherapy
Code: NNAB 3652
NQF Level: 7
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisite: MNAB 3632/3639

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% (1x 3hour paper)

Module description:
This module describes aspects of medicines utilized to alter or normalize the body systems and correct possible abnormalities. The focus is on the role of
the health worker with regard to acquiring and managing proper dispensing, as well as concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

AA.23. MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Module title: Social Problems
Code: NNSP3671
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week / 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%,
Examination: 40%

Module description:
The MODULE mostly utilizes lecture and tutorial format. It resumes the methodological training introduced into the sociology curriculum with the 1st year
MODULE “Basics of Sociology”. It familiarizes the student with the use of social science research methods to identify, formulate, and study social problems
(class, poverty and inequality; gender inequality; crime and violence; alcohol and substance abuse; HIV/AIDS and other health issues; environmental
problems etc). At lower intermediate level, the MODULE is the second in a sequence of three modules aimed at imparting theoretical knowledge,
conceptual capabilities and practical skills in social research that are needed for adequate professional preparation. Practical acquaintance with the field,
however, will be reserved for a further MODULE at upper intermediate level, in the following year of studies.

AA.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

Module title: Sociology of development
Code: NNSD3632
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: HSOC 3531/3532

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%:
Examination: 40%

Module description:
Key theories, themes and case studies on social and economic development will be introduced to the student with the intention of explaining the causes of
underdevelopment and, alternatively, successful development. Classical, modernisation, dependency, organizational, regulations and post-material theories
will be critically examined. Historical dimensions of development will be included in relation to: rise of industrial societies; colonial impacts; the emergence of
the global economy. Themes will be: measuring development and poverty, international aid, Asian economies including China, population, urbanization and

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migration, politics and development, NGO and inter-governmental assistance, sustainable development. These will be applied to Namibian contexts,
including explanations and solutions to restricted development in the African continent. Group work will be undertaken.

AA.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ORGANISATIONAL/PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY

Module title: Organisational/Personnel
Code: HPSI 3631
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 4 lecture periods for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%
Examination: 40% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
Students will gain a basic understanding of the approaches in organisational and personnel psychology. Specific topics will include leadership theories,
interactive behaviour and conflicts, communication, decision making and processes of human resources development such as job analysis, job description,
recruitment and selection.

AA.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II

Module title: Midwifery Science II
Code: NNMS 3780
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: NMS 3680

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examinations: 50% (2 x 3 hours papers)

Module description
At the end of this module the student nurse should be able to provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care by equipping themselves; to identify and
manage and/or refer complications and emergencies during abnormal pregnancy, labour, puerperium and the newborn at risks, including PMTCT, within
the cultural, ethical and the legal scope of practice at all levels of care.

YEAR 4

AA.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE IV

Module title: General Nursing Science IV
Subject code: NNGN 3880
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisites: NNGN3780

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% (2X 3 hour papers)

Module description:
Building on skills gained in previous modules, this module provides the student with opportunities to work collaboratively with members of a health care
team in the health care environments of the training and selected rural hospitals of Namibia. The module aims to equip the student with in-depth knowledge
to enable the integration of the unit standards of professional nursing practice as a clinician, teacher, investigator, and leader-manager in any health care
environment. S/he utilizes knowledge of diverse cultures, perspectives and belief systems to prepare for the role of health service manager. Knowledge is
synthesized from advanced knowledge from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of nursing. Critical thinking skills and diagnostic
reasoning is demonstrated in decision making. The student demonstrates the ability to present ideas both orally and in writing in an articulate, literate, and
organized manner. S/he uses current technology in the nursing roles of clinician and leader-manager. The student integrates ethical principles to practice in
the clinical environment. A philosophy of nursing and health care based on personal and professional standards of values, ethics and responsibility is
exemplified. Leadership skills and management processes are executed to maximize client (person) well being.
The Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) strategy aims to improve the case management skills of the student to improve the health care
system required for effective management of childhood illness and to improve family and community health practices.
The conceptual framework for this module is based on the major concepts (meta paradigm) of nursing and includes nursing, health, environment, and
person as well as education.

AA.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY NURSING SCIENCE III

Module Title: Community Health Nursing Science

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Subject code: NNCH 3880
NQF Level: 8
Contact hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: NNGN3780

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination – 50% 1 x three hour paper

Module Description:
This module aims to equip the student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to better understand: the aging process, the
practical principles of epidemiology and utilize the results to promote nursing care, nutrition for all age groups and also motivate the student to become
actively involved in community projects/programs.

AA.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Module Title: Mental Health
Subject Code: NNMH 3880
NQF Level: 8
Total Credits: 24
Pre-requisite: None
Contact Hours: 2 + 8 hours clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks

Module assessment:
Continuous Assessment 50%
Examination: 50% (1 X 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This MODULE is aimed at introducing the student to mental health and equipping her/him with knowledge and skills to enable her/him understand human
behaviour so as to promote mental health, prevent mental illness and provide comprehensive nursing care to persons suffering from mental illness and to
support the family. It aims to equip students with skills of implementing mental care within the community setting following the PHC approach. As well as
equipping the student with communication and interpersonal relationship skills in the context of prevention and care of those who are HIV/AIDS infected or
affected.

AA.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module title: Ethos and Professional Practice

Subject Code: NNEP 3820
NQF Level: 8
Contact hours: 2 periods x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: NNGN3780

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%

Module description:
This module prepares the student nurse to practice nursing as a professional nurse practitioner and contribute to the professional development of registered
nurses as practitioners who practice nursing within the philosophical/ethical and legal framework of the nursing profession.

AA.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module Title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNRM 3820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Examination: 50% 1x hour paper

Module Descriptor:
The module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidenced based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health
system

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AA.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH PAPER IN HEALTH
Module Title: Research paper in Health
Subject Code: NNHR 3812
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 4 Hours per week x14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
A final assessment of the health research project (100 %) by two supervisors within the Department of Nursing and the external moderator.

Module Description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project of at least 15,000 words in a health related field by a final year student. The project needs
to be independently completed by the student but with the supervision of two lecturers.

Module requirements:
Adhering to decided upon schedules is required as well as acting in an ethically manner. This includes maintaining academic integrity and adhering to
regulations and rules as they apply to plagiarism.

AA.33 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CARE

Module title: Trauma and Emergency Care
Subject code: NNTE 3829
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 x 14weeks
Credits: 8
Prerequisites: NNGN3780

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% [minimum of two tests and one practical assessment]
Examination: 50% 1x 3 hour’s paper and one objective structured clinical evaluation (OSCE)

Module description:
The aim of this module is to prepare the health care student to act logically and systematically when confronted with patients in life threatening emergency
or trauma situations. The presentation of this module requires that certain basic knowledge and skills related to health care delivery have been already
mastered. The framework of this module is based on the internationally recommended Advanced Trauma Life Support (ALTS) guidelines

B. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC) CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK TOTAL CREDITS: 560

(INCLUDING 40 UNAM CORE)

B.1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

To register in this program, a candidate should hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at ordinary level and NSSC at Higher level or
equivalent. Candidates should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the Unam Evaluation Point Scale to be admitted. (A pass in at least five subjects) English
is a compulsory subject with a C- result or better. Note: Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School with proof of current registration as
a student with the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia.

To be able to register for the Bachelor in Radiography (Diagnostic), a candidate must comply with the following conditions:
 Hold a valid Namibian Senior Certificate (NSSC) at ordinary level or NSSC at higher level or equivalent.
 English as a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained as a second language grade C or better as second language, or a grade D
or better as a first language
 Mathematics grade D or better and Physical Science subject grade D or better
 A candidate must obtain a minimum of 25 points in five subjects on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale to be admitted.
However, when the minimum of 25 points is obtained, it does not necessarily ensure admission. Entrance is based upon places available within the School
and awarded on the basis of merit;
 Admission will also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Scheme;
 Annually produce proof of registration as student with the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia;

B.2 DURATION OF THE STUDY:

The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) degree will be four (4) years with a maximum period of six (6)
years.

B.3 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACEMENT:

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The award of the degree is subject to satisfactory completion of the requirements of the University and the Allied Health Professions Council of Namibia.

The award of the degree is subject to satisfactory completion of practical tuition at the training hospitals, namely, Windhoek state hospital complex and
Oshakati hospital, including a rural placement rotation.

B.4 DELIVERY MODE:

This degree will be delivered through face- to- face mode with the other faculties within the University and the main stakeholders namely, the Ministry of
Health and Social Services (MOHSS).
Clinical teaching will be done in collaboration with assistance of the Clinical Instructors at the Health facilities, whereas some clinical procedures will be
conducted in the simulation laboratories at the School in order to strengthen clinical skills, and also to correlate the theory with clinical practice.

B.5 IMPLEMENTATION:

The commencement of the degree is based on the readiness of the school in terms of human resources, physical facilities and teaching material. The
school is positive regarding changes within the infrastructure, which are required for the provision of quality care to the Namibian society.

A “phasing in and a phasing out” approach will be followed. The diploma in radiography will phase out, as the Bachelor of Radiography will phase in. It is
recommended that the students should complete all failed and outstanding modules through the distance education mode.

B.6 TEACHING–LEARNING MODEL:

The teaching and learning model will be based on a student – centred approach which is characterised by self study elements, fieldwork, lectures, projects,
individual and group activities, discussions and as tutorials.

B.7 ASSESSMENT:

Assessments will be based on general regulations of the specific school, explained as follows:
School of Nursing and Public Health
(a) Continuous assessment = 40% (practical, tests, assignments, projects)
(b) Final Examination 50%
Others Faculties
Depending of the specific school’s regulations

B.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

This will be based on the general regulations of the University of Namibia and includes collaboration and utilization of external assessors from within and
outside Namibia.

B.9 ACCREDITATION OF OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

The school will need to revise current approved guidelines to be in line with the new approved curriculum

B.10 CONFIRMING OF DEGREE:

A student shall be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) if s/he has passed all prescribed modules,and complete required
examinations and hours as prescribed.

B.11 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANCEMENT RULES:

Minimum requirements for re-admission into school

A student will not be re-admitted into the School if s/he has not passed at least:
• 4 Modules (equivalent to 64 credits) at the end of the end of the First Year of registration; at least 2 Modules should be non-core.
• 9 Modules (equivalent to 128 credits) at the end of the of the Second Year of registration including all UNAM core modules.
• 16 Modules(equivalent to 256 credits) at the end of the Third Year of registration
• 25 Modules (equivalent to 400 credits) at the end of the Fourth Year

B.12 ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT RULES

(MINIMUM NUMBER MODULES TO BE PASSED FOR PROMOTION TO THE NEXT YEAR):

A student advances to the following academic level of study when at least 2/3 of themodules of the curriculum for a specific year has been passed. If a
student passed only one third (1/3) of the full curriculum of a specific year. S/he may not register for any module on the next level. In all cases prerequisite
for MODULES have to be passed before a student can proceed to register for modules that requires a prerequisite.

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9 modules (equivalent to 144 credits) out of the 14 modules prescribed for Year 1
6 modules (equivalent to 96 credits) out of the 10 modules prescribed for Year 2
6 modules (equivalent to 96 credits) out of the 10 modules prescribed for Year 3
All modules prescribed for the curriculum

The above-mentioned implies that a student who does not complete the Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) Degree within the prescribed duration of
study has two years left to complete the remaining modules.

B.13 PRACTICALS (Component B):

The practical learning experience and clinical teaching prescribed in the (b) section of a module will take place in a variety of health care services. The
practice is coordinated with the guidance of lectures and preceptors. The clinical learning experience must extend over three academic years.

B.14. BACHELOR OF RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC)

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK TOTAL CREDITS: 564 (INCLUDING 40 UNAM CORE)

YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Level Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level
Radiation NRRT 3560 2 8 5 Radiation NRRT 2 8 5
Technique I Technique 1 3560
Clinical Radiation NRCR 3560 8 hour clinical 4 5 Clinical Radiation NRCR 8 hour clinical 4 5
Technique 1 attachment Technique 1 3560 attachment
Radiographic NRRP 3571 4 16 5 Radiographic NRRP 4 16 5
Principles Image 3572
Materials Characteristics
&Processing
Method of patient NRPC3571 2 8 5 Physics for SPHY 2 8 4
Care and Radiographers 3402
preparation
Basic Human NNAB 3559 4 16 5 Applied Human NNAB 4 16 5
Anatomy Anatomy 3552
Health Care NNHD 3421 2 8 4 History of NRHE 4 16 5
Dynamics Radiography, 3572
Ethics and
Professional
Practice
Contemporary UCSI 3429 2 8 4
Social Issues
Computer Literacy UCLC 3409 2 8 4
English ULCE 3419 2 8 4 English for ULEA 2 8 4
communication Academic 3419
and study skills Purposes
TOTAL 28 84 TOTAL 26 76
TOTAL CREDITS: 160
8 hour clinical attachment equals 4 credits

YEAR2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Level Level
Radiation NRRT 4 16 6 Radiation NRRT 3670 4 16 6
Technique ll Technique ll
3670
Clinical NRCR 16 hour 8 6 Clinical NRCR 3660 16 hour 8 6
Radiation 3660 clinical Radiation clinical
Technique 2 attachmen Technique 2 attachme
t nt
Radiographic NRQC 4 16 6
Qual.Contr,
3671
Qual..Assur.&
Modern
Tech.Imaging
Basic Human NNAB 4 16 6 Applied NNAB 3632 4 16 6
Physiology Human
3639
Physiology

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 Principles of NRAC 2 8 6 Applied NRAC 3662 2 8 6
Apparatus Apparatus
3661
Construction Construction
and Utilization and Utilization

Radiography NRHE 4 16 5 Patho- NRPP3662 2 8 6

Ethics and Prof. physiology
3571
Practice

TOTAL 34 80 TOTAL 28 56
TOTAL CREDITS: 136
16 hour clinical attachment equals 8 credits

YEAR3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Module Code Hours Credits NQF Module Code Hours Credits NQF
Levels
Levels
Radiation NRRT3 770 4 16 7 Radiation NRRT 3770 4 16 7
Technique III Technique III

Clinical NRCR 3760 8 hour 4 7 Clinical NRCR3 760 8 hour 4 7

Radiation clinical Radiation clinical
Technique 3 attachm Technique 3 attachm
ent ent
Radiation NRPS3770 4 16 6 Radiation NRPS 3770 4 16 6
Protection Protection

Radiobiology NRRB3770 4 16 7 Radiobiology NRRB3770 4 16 7

Pharmacology NRPR3772 4 16 7
for
Radiographers
Radiographic NRFC3760 2 8 7 Radiographic NRFC3760 2 8 7
Film Critique Film Critique

TOTAL 24 68 TOTAL 26 76
Credits 100

YEAR4
Semester 7 Semester 8
Module Code Hour Credit NQF Module Code Hours Credit NQF
s s Levels s Level
Radiation NRRT 4 16 8 Radiation NRRT 3870 4 16 8
Technique IV Technique 4
3870

Health NNHR 3820 2 8 8 Health NNHR 3820 2 8 8

Research Research
Methods Methods
Management NRMR 3810 4 16 8 Management NRMR 4 16 8
for for 3810
Radiographers Radiographers
Radiographic NRRP 3870 2 8 8 Radiographic NRRP 3870 2 8 8
Pathology Pathology

Clinical NRCR3880 4 16 8 Clinical NRCR3880 4 16 8

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 radiation radiation
Technique 4 Technique 4
Research NNHR 3812 4 16 8
Paper in
Health
TOTAL 28 56 TOTAL 32 72
TOTAL CREDITS: 128

B.15 MODULE / CODES AND RESTRICTION ON MODULES

YEAR 1
MODELS CODES PRE- REQUISITE CO-REQUISITE
Applied Human NNAB3552 NNAB3559
Anatomy
English for
Academic Purposes ULEA3419 ULCE3419
skills

Radiographic Image NRRP3572 NRRP3571

Characteristics

YEAR 2
Radiation Technique NRRT3670 NRCR3570/NRCR3570
II
Clinical Radiation NRCR3660 NRRT3570
Technique NRCR3560
Radiographic NRQC3671 NRRP3572
Quality Control,
Quality Assurance
and Modern Imaging
Technique
Basic Human NNAB3639 NNAB3532
Physiology
Principles of
Apparatus NRAC3661 SPHY3402
Construction and
Utilization

YEAR 3
Radiation Technique NRRT3770 NRRT3670
III
NRCR3660
Clinical Radiation NRRT3670
Technique 3 NRCR3760 NRCR3660

Patho Physiology NRPP3739 NNAB3739

YEAR 4
NRRT3770 /
Radiation Technique4 NRCR3880 NRCR3760

Radiographic Pathology NRRP3870 NRRT3770/

NRCR3760

Clinical NRRT3760
Radiation Technique4 NRCR3880 NRCT3760

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Semester 1
BB.1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE I
Module title: Radiographic Technique I
Code: MRRT3560
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 2 hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites/co requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 4 tests/assignment)
Examination assessment 50%:(1 x 3hour paper )

Module description:
This module aims at developing the theoretical and practical experience of fundamentals of practical radiography. It develops the skills necessary for examination of
patients and for producing actual radiographs. It will enable the student to understand and apply the fundamentals and introductory concepts of positioning
techniques and their application in radiography.

BB.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: METHODS OF PATIENT CARE AND PREPARATION

Module title: Methods of Patient Care and Preparation
Code: MRPC 3571
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 2 hour pert week x 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites/co requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Continuous assessment by the lecturer, completion of specific goals in Record of Practical Training book and practical
assessments on site 2 clinical evaluations per semester)
Examination assessment 50% (1x3 hour paper)

Module description (content):

This module is design to introduce the students to the practical basic concepts of patient care and preparation including cardiopulmonary resuscitation,
elements of first aid, aseptic techniques and the care necessary for ensuring the safety of the patient in the medical imaging department.

BB.3 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES AND MATERIALS AND PROCESSING

Module title: Radiographic Principles and Materials
Code: NRRP 3571
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continues assessment 50% (Minimum 2 tests and 1 assignment)
Examination 50 %: (1 x 2 hour paper)

Module description:
This module contains information that should enable the student to discuss definitions and principles of photographic materials, to understand the
radiographic process, silver recovery and the presentation and viewing of radiographs. The student will be introduced to basic principles of image
production and the apparatus involved. It also contains information that should enable the students to understand and explain all aspects of radiographic
processing, silver recovery methods, presentation and viewing of radiographs, matters regarding film storage and miniaturization.

BB.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY

Module title: Basic Human Anatomy
Code: NNAB 3551
NQF Level: 5
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week for 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% (Minimum 4 tests/assignment)
Examination: 50% (1X 3hour paper)

Module Description:

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This module aims at equipping the health care student with anatomical knowledge as well as biophysical principles in order to apply these in their daily
health care activities at the clinic, health centre, and hospital and community levels. The focus of this module is on the digestive system, nervous system,
endocrine system, urinary system and the reproductive system.

BB.5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH CARE DYNAMICS

Module title: Health Care Dynamics
Code: NNHD 3421
NQF Level: 4
Contact hours: 2 per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% (Minimum 2 tests)
Examination: 50 % (1x2hour paper)

Module description:
This module aims at introducing the student to the art and science of professional practice in Health Science by means of a core curriculum. It will enable
the student to develop competency in a professional approach and to develop insight and skills in the complexities of the caring relationship. By introducing
the students to Professional practice they will be enabled to understand the art and science of the health care profession. It will also introduce the health
care student to problem - solving and critical thinking in health care practice. This module will also enable the student to understand the holistic approach to
the caring relationship and the importance of developing the interpersonal skills to sustain a caring relationship and develop skills in self care

BB.6 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES

Module title: Contemporary Social Issues
Code: UCSI 3429
NQF: 4
Contact Hours: 2 Contact hours per week for 5 weeks (Social Ethics)
2 Contact hours per week for 5 weeks (HIV/AIDS)
2 Contact hours per week for 4 weeks (Gender)
Credits: 8
Module Assessment: A student is expected to write either one assignment or a test for the continuous assessment (CA). CA contributes
50% of the total marks and the three units make the CA. Examination 50% (1 X 3 Hours examination paper). The
final examination comprises a three hour examination paper. The question paper consists of one third of each unit.
Prerequisite: None
Module Description:
Social Ethics: The Unit raises awareness on the need for a personal, national and global ethics. The main objectives of the
course is to help students reflect on the social moral issues; to discover themselves in a learner-centered,
contextual, religious and life related setting. It also stimulates students for critical thinking and helps them to
appreciate their values, standards and attitudes.
HIV/AIDS This unit orientates students with regards to the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS; the prevalence of the disease on
Namibia, Africa and Internationally. . It also informs students on the psycho social and environmental factors that
contribute to the spread of the disease, the impact of HIV/AIDS on their individual lives, family and communities at
large. The unit further seeks to enhance HIV/AIDS preventive skills among students by means of paradigm shift
and behavior change.
Gender The ultimate goal of this unit is to impart general introductory knowledge on gender. The main objectives of the
unit are to make students aware, as well as sensitize them towards gender issues and how they affect our society,
Sub-Region and continent at large.

BB.7 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY

Module title: Computer Literacy

Code: UCLC 3409
NQF level: 4
Contact hours: 2 periods per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Module assessment: Continuous Assessment 100%
Contribution to final Mark:
2 Practical Tests 50%
2 Theory Tests 50%
Prerequisites: None
Module description:
The aim of this module is to equip the student through hands-on experience with the necessary skills to use applications software such as Word
processing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentations and communications packages for increasing their productivity in an education and training
environment.
Exit learning outcomes: At the end of this module, candidates should be able to:
• apply the concepts of information technology
• use the computer in an education and training environment
• manage Files and Folders
• use the MSWORD program to create letters, memos, reports, newsletters, manuals and manuals

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 • use the MS EXCEL to create electronic spreadsheets
• use the MS POWERPOINT to create slides, transparencies, handouts, and speaker notes
• use the MS ACCESS program to store, retrieves, and organizes information
• search the Internet information relevant to the education and training environment
• use the computer for electronic.

BB.8 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS

Module title: English Communication and Study Skills

Code: ULCE 3419
NQF Level: 4
Contact hours: 4 hours per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: C symbol in English at NSSC (O) or equivalent. or ULEG2410

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment (60%)
2 tests (reading and writing)
2 reading assignments
1oral presentation
Examination (40%): 1 x 3 hour examination paper

Module description:
This module is aimed at assisting students in the development of their reading, writing and speaking skills, in order to cope with studying in a new academic
environment and in a language which may not be their first language. The module serves as an introduction to university level academics, where styles of
teaching and learning differ from those at secondary schools in that more responsibility is placed on the student. The module therefore, focuses on the skills
that students need throughout their academic careers and beyond.

Semester 2
BB.9 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CHARATERISTICS

Module title: Radiographic Image Characteristics

Code: NRRP 3572
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Co-requisites: Radiographic Principles and Materials (NRR 3571)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 2 tests and 1 assignment)
Examination 50 %:1x 2 hour paper

Module description:
This module contains information that should enable the student to understand the characteristics of invisible ,radiographic and fluoroscopic images, explain
subject contrast ‘radiographic contrast and un sharpness ,graininess, film faults and artefacts and matters referring to the above-mentioned. This MODULE
will compound the concepts of radiography imaging to the student. Practical work in the x-ray department will form part of the MODULE.

BB.10 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY

Module title: Applied Human Anatomy
Code: NNAB 3552
NQF Level: 5
Contact hours: 4 periods per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Co-requisite: Introduction to Anatomy (MNAB 3559)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% (Minimum 3/assignment)
Examination: 50% (1X 3 hours paper)

Module description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with anatomical knowledge as well as biophysical principles in order to apply these in their daily
health care activities at the clinic, health centre, and hospital and community levels. This module focuses on the following systems: medical terminology, the
human cell , human tissue and the integumentory system. The musculo-skeletal system and the articulations.

BB.11 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHYSICS FOR RADIOGRAPHERS

Module Title: Physics for Radiographers
Code: SPHY 3402

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NQF Level: 4
Contact Hours: 28
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%, one 2 hour exam 50%. Continuous assessment is based on class tests, assignments and minimum 7 practical sessions

Module Description:
The aim of this module is to provide the students with basic background in mostly electromagnetic radiation, elementary quantum theory and atomic
structure as well as introduction to dosimetry and particle detectors. This MODULE is a pre-requisite for a module on apparatus construction, offered by the
School of Nursing and Public Health. The module will cover the following topics:

Electromagnetic radiation - generation and propagation, speed, frequency, wavelength, electromagnetic spectrum; elementary quantum theory –
photoeffect, x-ray generation and scattering, line spectra; atomic structure - electroneutral atom, atomic energy levels of hydrogen atom and multi-electron
atoms; atomic nucleus - structure of the nucleus, nuclear forces, isotopes; radioactive decay - half-life, law of radioactive decay, activity of a radioactive
sample; detectors of radioactive particles; X- and Gamma-rays and their interactions with matter – photo-absorption, Compton scattering, pair-production;
homogeneous and heterogeneous beams, x-ray spectra; intensity of x- and gamma-radiation as a function of distance to the source and as a function of the
thickness of the absorber; attenuation coefficients; half-value layer; filters; effects of the different absorption modes on the clarity and quality of a
radiographic image; dosimetry - absorbed dose; exposure; dosimetric devices; maximum permissible doses

BB.12 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Module title: English for Academic Purposes
Code: ULEA 3419
NQF level: 4
Contact hours: 4 periods per week
Credits: 16
Prerequisites: ULCE 3419 or B in English at NSSC or 4 in English at HIGHER GRADE NSSC

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%. Two graded assessments in reading and writing skills. One graded assessment based on a referenced
academic essay. One graded assessment of presentation skills. Examination: 50%: 1x 2 hour paper.

Module description: This MODULE develops a student's understanding, and competencies regarding academic conventions such as: academic
reading, writing, listening and oral presentation skills for academic purposes. Students are required to produce a referenced and researched essay
written in formal academic style within the context of their university studies. Students are also required to do oral presentations based on their
essays. The reading component of the MODULE deals with academic level texts. This involves students in a detailed critical analysis of such texts.
The main aim is, therefore, to develop academic literacy in English.

Semester 4

BB.13 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HISTORY OF RADIOGRAPHY, ETHICS AND PROFESIONAL PRACTICE

Module title: History of Radiography, Ethics and Professional
Code NRHE3572
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description (content):

This module contains information that should enable the student to have background knowledge in the discovery, history of the use of x-radiation. It will also
fully acquaint the student with legal, ethical and professional responsibility and behaviour required of qualified radiographer

YEAR 2
Semester 3

BB.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE II

Module title: Radiographic Technique II
Code: NRRT 3670
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 4 hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites/co requisites: Radiographic Technique 1(NRRT 3560) & Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice 1(NRCR 3560)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 4 tests/assignment)

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Examination 50% (1 x 3hour paper)

Module description:
This module continues the theoretical experience of the fundamentals of practical radiography. It develops the necessary knowledge for the
examination of patients and producing actual radiographs.

BB.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND MODERN IMAGING
Radiographic Qual Contr&Qual A.ssurance Moderne maging
Module title:
Code: NRQC 3671
NQF: 6
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: Radiographic Processing (MRRP 3572)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum of 3 tests/assignments)
Examination 50 %: 1 x 3 hours paper

Module description:
This module contains information that should enable the student to understand the characteristics of the invisible, radiographic and fluoroscopic images,
explain subject contrast, differential attenuation, scatter radiation, film contrast, radiographic contrast and unsharpness, graininess, film faults and artifacts
and matters referring to the above-mentioned. This module will compound the concepts of radiographic imaging to the student. Practical work in the x-ray
department will form part of this module.

BB.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL RADIATION TECHNIQUE 2

Module title: Clinical Radiation Technique 2
Code: NRCR 3660
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 16 hour clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites/co requisites: Radiation Technique 1(NRRT 3570) & Radiation Technique Clinical Practice 1 (NRCR 3560)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Continuous assessment by the lecturer, completion of specific goals in Record of Practical Training book and practical
assessments on site 2 clinical evaluations per semester) Examination assessment 50% (1 clinical evaluation and 1 OSCE)

Module description:
This module continues to link the theoretical component with practical skills and teach the student in the clinical area the techniques required for general
practice in the imaging department.

BB.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Module Title: Basic Human Physiology
Code: NNAB 3639
NQF Level: 6
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 14weeks
Credits: 16
Pre- requisites: Applied Anatomy (MNAB 3532)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% (Minimum3 test/assignment)
Examination: 50%

Module description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human functioning (physiology) and biochemistry in
order to detect any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics. This module focuses on the
cardiovascular- respiratory and the integumentory system.

BB.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PRINCIPLES OF APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION & UTILIZATION

Module title: Principles of Apparatus Construction and Utilization
Code: NRAC 3661
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 2 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisite: Physics for Radiographers (SPHY 3402)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination assessment 50 %: (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description (content):

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This module contains information that will enable the student to discuss definitions and principles of imaging equipment, to understand the layout and
construction and basic technical detail of such equipment.

Semester 4
BB.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHY, ETHICS AND PROFESIONAL PRACTICE
Module title: Radiography, Ethics and Professional Practice
Code NRHE3571
NQF level: 5
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: NRHE3572

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description (content):

This module contains information that should enable the student to have knowledge of professional aspects , scope of practice for radiographer registration
requirements, responsibility and accountability, interdisciplinary relations, employer-employee relationships and general interpersonal relations in relation to
the radiography profession.

BB.20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Module Title: Applied Human Physiology
Code: NNAB 3632
NQA Level: 6
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Co-requisite: Introduction to Physiology (NNAB 3639)

Module Assessments:
Continuous assessment: 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination: 50%

Module description:
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human functioning (physiology) in order to detect
any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics This module focuses on the nervous -endocrine
system, the renal system, with concepts of fluid and electrolytes, nutrition and digestion as well as the reproductive system.

BB.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION & UTILIZATION

Module title: Applied Apparatus Construction and Utilization
Code: NRAC 3662
NQF level: 6
Contact hours: 2 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisite: Principles of Apparatus Construction & Utilization (NRAC 3661)
Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: 1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
This module contains information that will enable the student to discuss definitions and principles of imaging equipment, to understand the layout and
construction and basic technical detail of such equipment.

YEAR 3
Semester 5
BB.22 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE lll
Module title: Radiation Technique lll
Code: NRRT 3770
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 4 hours per weeks x 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: Radiation Technique 2 (NRRT 3670) & Clinical Radiation Technique 2 (NRCR3660)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 4 tests/assignment)
Examination 50% (1 x 3hour paper)

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Module description:
This module completes teaching the techniques required for general practice in the department and provides the basis for contrast examinations and
interventional procedures.

BB.23 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL RADIATION TECHNIQUE 3

Module title: Clinical Radiation Technique 3
Code: NRCR 3770
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 16 hour clinical attachment per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites: Radiation Technique 2 (NRRT3670) & Clinical Radiation Technique 2 (NRCR3660)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Continuous assessment by the lecturer, completion of specific goals in Record of Practical Training book and practical
assessments on site 2 clinical evaluations per semester)
Examination assessment 50% (1 clinical evaluation and 1 OSCE)

Module description:
This module continues to link the theoretical component with practical skills and teach the student in the clinical area the techniques required for general
practice in the imaging department.

BB.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOBIOLOGY

Module Title: Radiobiology
Code: NRRB3770
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 28 Weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: 1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
The module provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation
BB.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOLOGY FOR RADIOGRAPHERS
Module Title: Pharmacology for Radiographers
Code: NRPR3770
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 4 periods per week x 28 Weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: 1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
The module is designed to enhance knowledge base of the student in the area of pharmacology therapy . Clinical pharmacology is a medical discipline,
which on a scientific basis combines pharmacological and clinical expertise, with the ultimate goal of improving efficacy and safety in the clinic use of drugs.

BB.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION PROTECTION

Module title: Radiation Protection
Code: NRPS3770
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This module provides the fundamentals of radiation safety.

BB.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC FILM CRITIQUE

Module title: Radiographic Film Critique
Code: NRPS3760

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NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 2 lectures per week for 28weeks
Credits: 16
Pre-requisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %: (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This module contains information that’ should enable the student to have knowledge and experience in film critique, apply film critique techniques and
guidelines on radiographs of skull, hand , wrist , foot ankle ,chest and abdomen, evaluate radiographs in regard to technical and diagnostic quality, integrate
clinical practice and classroom education and provide informed strategies for avoiding future errors.

Semester 6
BB.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Module title: Pathophysiology
Code: NRPP 3662
NQF Level: 6
Contact Hours: 4 periods per week x 14 Weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: Physiology and biochemistry for health care students (NNAB 3631 & NNAB 3632)
Co-requisite: Microbiology (NNAB 3739)

Module Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module Description:
The aim of this module is to equip students with knowledge and skills in Pathophysiology in order for them to relate it to imaging
presentations/manifestations as well as to provide optimum health care education (Secondary and tertiary prevention focused)

BB.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPARATUS CONSTRUCTION AND UTILIZATION

Module title: Apparatus Construction and Utilization
Code: NRAC 3762
NQF level: 7
Contact hours: 2 lectures per week for 14 weeks
Credits: 8
Pre-requisites: Radiographic Equipment (NRAC3761)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 %:1 x 3 hour paper

Module description:
This module contains information that will enable the student to discuss definitions and principles of imaging equipment, to understand the layout and
construction and more advanced technical detail of such equipment.

Year 4
Semester 7
BB.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIATION TECHNIQUE IV
Module title: Radiation Technique IV
Code: NRRT 3870
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 4 hours per weeks x 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: Radiation Technique 3 (NRRT 3770) & Clinical Radiation Technique 3 (NRCR 3760)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% passes mark for each module (minimum 4 modules per annum)
Unit one: Quality assurance
Unit two: Advances in diagnostic imaging
Unit three: Pattern recognition and Role extension
Unit four: Health systems management

Module description:
This module aims at developing research, survey skill, seminar skills, management skills and basic clinical training skills applicable to radiography. It
develops the skills necessary for knowledge of new technological and professional developments and their impact on radiographic practice. It will enable
the student to have an insight into the impact of environmental conditions on the health and radiographic services.

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Module requirements and expectations:
Eighty percent (80%) workshop attendance; punctuality; active participation in discussions; make use of lecturer consultation time; take notes during
workshop presentations; acquisition of prescribed material; acquaint yourself with assessment policy; uphold academic integrity.

BB.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS

Module title: Health Research Methods
Subject Code: NNHR 3820
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 2 Hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% [a minimum of three tests /assignments]
Examination: 50% (1x 3hours paper)

Module Description:
The module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a research team. The ultimate
goal is to prepare students to provide evidenced based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families, health care providers and the health
system
BB.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MANAGEMENT FOR RADIOGRAPHERS
Module title: Management for Radiographers
Subject code: NRMR 3810
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 4 hours per week x 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Prerequisites: None

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% in theory and clinical practice (Minimum 2 test/assignment)
Examination 50%: 2 x 3 hour papers - One (1) hour practical evaluation in the clinical environment

Module description:
This module aims to equip the student with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable the student to function optimally as a health service
manager at primary health care settings(levels), therapeutic health care and rehabilitative health care levels, and manage any health care setting
effectively and render quality health care (To the Namibia Population). The IMCI strategy aims to improve the case management skills of the health
care worker (student), improve the health system required for effective management of childhood illness and improve family and community health
practices.

BB.33 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY

Module title: Radiographic Pathology
Code: NRRP 3870
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 4 lectures per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: Radiation Technique 3 (NRRT 3770) and Clinical Radiation Technique 3 (NRCR 3760)

Module assessment:
Continuous assessment 50% (Minimum 3 tests/assignment)
Examination 50 % (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This is an introduction to the concepts of disease. Pathology in disease as they relate to various radiographic procedures as discussed. Emphasis placed
upon required variations in radiographic techniques in the presence of pathologies.

Semester 8
BB.34 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: RESEARCH PAPER IN HEALTH
Module title: Research Paper in Health
Code: NNHR 3812
NQF level: 8
Contact hours: 4 Hours per week x 14 weeks
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: NNHR3811

Module assessment:
A final assessment of the health research project (100%) by the two supervisors within the Department of Radiography and the external moderator

Module Description:
This module is focusing on the completion of a research project of at least 15,000 words in a health related field by a final year student. The project needs
to be independently completed by the student but with the supervision of two lecturers.

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Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 60%. Two graded assessments in reading and writing skills. One graded assessment based on a referenced
academic essay. One graded assessment of presentation skills. Examination: 40%: 1x 2 hour paper.

Prerequisites: ULCE 3419 or B in English at NSSC or 4 in English at HIGHER GRADE NSSC

Module description:
This module develops a student's understanding, and competencies regarding academic conventions such as: academic reading, writing, listening and oral
presentation skills for academic purposes. Students are required to produce a referenced and researched essay written in formal academic style within the
context of their university studies. Students are also required to do oral presentations based on their essays. The reading component of the module deals
with academic level texts. This involves students in a detailed critical analysis of such texts. The main aim is, therefore, to develop academic literacy text in
English.

Module requirements and expectations:

At least 80% class attendance, obtain prescribed material; punctuality; focus on learning and self-enrichment; active class participation; employment of
effective note-taking skills in class; upholding of academic integrity; abiding by academic conventions accepted by UNAM, students cannot proceed to the
third year if they fail this module.

C. DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCE CURRICULUM.(14DGNM)

C.1 Admission requirements

To be eligible for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science, an applicant shall satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• Prospective candidate should be an enrolled nurse registered with the Nursing Council of Namibia and furnish proof of his/her current
registration
• A National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or equivalent, obtained in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of
22 points in five subjects according to UNAM evaluation point scale.
• One of the five subjects should be English with at least a D Symbol(NSSC) or a D symbol in Ordinary level or an equivalent symbol.
• Candidate should also submit proof of relevant nursing experience prior to admission.
• Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School with proof of current registration as a student with the Namibia Nursing
Council.

C.2 Duration of the study

The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science extends over a period of at least three (3)
years. The maximum period of study is five (5) years.

C.3 Professional Development Placement

The award of the diploma is subject to satisfactory completion of the requirements of the University and the Nursing Council of Namibia. It is imperative that
the Nursing code of practice be strictly adhered to in terms of theory and practice.

C.4 Delivery mode

This degree will be offered through a face-to-face mode in collaboration with the other faculties within the University and the main stakeholder, namely the
Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS).

Clinical teaching will be done in collaboration with assistance of the ward Clinical Instructors at the Ministry of Health and social Services (MOHSS)
facilities. Some clinical procedures will be conducted in the simulation laboratories at the School in order to strengthen clinical skills, and to correlate the
theory with clinical practice.

C.5 Implementation
The School will offer the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science at the Northern and Main campuses. The commencement of the diploma is
based on readiness of the School in terms of human resources, physical facilities and teaching material. The School is positive regarding changes within
the infrastructure, which are required for the provision of quality care to the Namibian society.

C.6 Teaching – learning model

The teaching and learning model will be based on a student – cantered approach which is characterised by self study elements, fieldwork, lectures,
projects, individual and group activities, discussions, and tutorials.

C.7 Assessment
Assessments will be according to the general regulations and school specific as follows:
(a)Continuous assessment e.g.(practical, tests, assignments, projects) 50%
(b)Final Examination 50%

C.8 Quality Assurance

This will be in accordance with the general regulations of the University of Namibia and includes collaboration and utilization of external assessors from
within, and outside Namibia.

C.9 Confirming of the Diploma

A student shall be awarded the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science if s/he has passed all prescribed modules.

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C.10. Academic Advancement Rules

Re- Registration

A student will not be re-admitted into the School if s/he has not passed at least:

• 4 (Four ) Modules at the end of the First Year of registration; at least 2 Modules should be non-core.
• 14 ( Fourteen) Modules at the end of the Second Year of registration including all UNAM core modules.
• 24 ( Twenty four)Modules at the end of the Third Year of registration

Academic Advancement rules (minimum number modules to be passed for promotion to the next year)
A student advances to the following academic level of study when at least 2/3 of the modules of the curriculum for a specific year have been passed. If a
student passed only one third (1/3) of the full curriculum of a specific year. S/he may not register for any MODULE on the next level.

7(seven) modules out of the 10 modules prescribed first year

7 (seven) modules out of the 11 modules prescribed for second year
6 (six) modules out of the 8 modules prescribed for third year
All modules prescribed for the curriculum

The above-mentioned implies that a student who does not complete the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science within the prescribed duration
of study has two years left to complete the remaining modules.
From year 1 to year 2:At least 6 modules (equivalent to 96 credits) out of the 10 modules (162 credits) prescribed for year 1.

From year 2 to year 3:

All first year modules plus at least 6 modules (equivalent to 96 credits) from 9.5 modules prescribed for year 2

• Prerequisite for modules have to be passed before a student can proceed to register for modules that requires a prerequisite.
• Co-requisites: In order to continue with a module who has another module as a co-requisite a student has to pass the co-requisite module or
achieved a continuous assessment (CA) mark of at least 40%.
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C.11. Practical (component B)
The practical learning experience and clinical teaching prescribed in the (b) section of a MODULE will take place in a variety of health care institutions. The
practice is coordinated with the guidance of lectures and preceptors. The clinical learning experience must extend over three academic years.

C.12. Curriculum Framework (Total credits 440)

YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Credits NQF level Module Code Cre NQF level
dits
Contemporary social UCSI 3429 8 4
issues
English for general ULEG 2410 1 4 English communication and ULEG 2410 16 4
communications study skills
Computer literacy UCLC 3409 16 4
General nursing 1 NNGN 2450 16 4 General nursing 1 NNGN 2450 16 4
Community health 1 NNCH 2450 16 4 Community health 1 NNCH 2450 16 4

Fundamentals of human NNAP 2451 16 4 Applied human anatomy and NNAP 2452 16 4
anatomy and physiology physiology
Interpersonal abilities in NNIP 2452 8 4
Nursing
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Total credits year 1: 160

YEAR 2
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Credits NQF Module Code Cre NQF level
level dits

General nursing 2 NNGN 2570 16 5 General nursing 2 NNGN 2570 16 5

Community health 2 NNCH 2570 16 5 Community health 2 NNCH 2570 16 5
Microbiology NNMB 2571 16 5 Pharmacology NNPC 2572 16 5

Midwifery science 1 NNMS 2550 16 5 Midwifery science 1 NNMS 2550 16 5

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 Principles in Wound care NNWC 2541 8 5 Problem solving and critical NHPC 2542 8 5
thinking skills in Health care
72 72
Total credits year 2: 144

YEAR 3
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Credits NQF level Module Code Cre NQF level
dits
General nursing 3 NNGN 2610 16 6 General nursing 3 NNGN 2710 16 6
Midwifery science 2 NNMS 2650 16 6 Midwifery science 2 NNMS 2650 16 6
Mental health NNMH 2610 16 6 Mental health NNMH2610 16 6

Ethos & professional NNEP 2550 16 5 Ethos & professional practice NNEP 2550 16 5
practice
Emergency Nursing NNEN 2621 8 6

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Total credits year 3: 136
Total credits: 440 for the 3years

CC. Module Descriptions

CC.13 Modules Descriptor

Year 1
Module Title: CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES
Code UCSI 3429
NQF level 4
Contact hours 2 lecture periods per week for 14 weeks
Credits 8

Assessment
Continuous 40 %
Examination 50% (2-hour paper)

Module description
Contemporary Social Issues is a compulsory Unam core module for all the first year students. It is divided into three (3) unit
namely:
• HIV/AIDS
• Orientation to Social Ethics
• Gender Issues
Each of these units is allocated 8-10 lectures over a teaching period of 4-5 weeks.
The class is divided into five groups so that students can choose one which suits them most.
Students can, thus, register for the MODULE with any of the following Faculties:

First Semester:
• Medical and Health Sciences
• Law
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Education (where applicable)

Second Semester:
• Economics and Management Sciences
• Science
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Education (where applicable)

Exit Learning Outcomes:

It is anticipated that at completion of this MODULE, the student should be able to display an understanding of and appreciate the relationship between
Social Ethics, Gender Issues and HIV/Aids.

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A. HIV/AIDS
1. Describe the physical-medical aspects of HIV/AIDS and STD’s.
2. Understand the social factors that contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS.
3. Explain his /her behaviour change towards HIV/AIDS.
4. Identify intervention strategies on campus.

B. SOCIAL ETHICS
1. Critically discuss the objectives of the MODULE.
2. Identify the meaning of ethics within a multi-cultural, multi-faith and a secular setting.
3. Assess the challenges facing the society.
4. Help the learners to discover the significance of spirituality and morality.
5. Answer the question: What does it mean to be a good person or society?

C. GENDER ISSUES
1. Identify with, and use gender concepts with ease.
2. Use gender-sensitive language and live a life that reflects gender exposure.
3. Reflect on gender relations between women and men in society, and the impact on society.
4. Reduce gender stereotypes in their home and community at large.
5. Examine the impact of gender unequal relations on the spread of HIV/AIDS, gender based violence, myths, stereotypes and believes about
males and females, the education system and many other issues that affect society and community at large.

CC.14 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ENGLISH FOR GENERAL COMMUNICATION

Module title: English for General Communication
Code: ULEG 2410
NQF level: Level 4
National professional standard competencies: N/A
Contact hours: 4 hours per week for 28 weeks
Credits: 32
Pre-requisites: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous Assessment (60%):
4 reading tests
4 writing tests
2 oral presentations
1 literature worksheet
Examination (40%):1x3 hour paper

Module description:
This module attempts to assist students to improve their general English proficiency. The main goal of this module is, therefore, to develop the reading,
writing, listening, speaking and study skills of students in order for them to perform tasks in an academic environment. This module focuses on the skills
students need to perform cognitive academic tasks in an academic environment and beyond.

CC.15 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMPUTER LITERACY

Module title: Computer Literacy
Code UCLC 3409
NQF level 4
Contact hours 2L = 1PS/week
Credits 8
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 60%; examination 40% (1x 2hour paper)

Module Description:
This module will prepare the student to master basic computer literacy skills, use power presentation as a mode of presentation and access the internet.

Module requirements
It is expected that the student attend required numbered of lectures participate in group work and discussions, to comply with the theoretical as well as the
practical requirements.

CC.16 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE 1

Module title: General Nursing Science 1
Code NNGN 2450
NQF level 4
Contact hours 4/ week x 28 weeks
Credits 32

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Assessment
Continuous 50%;
Examination 50% ( 2 x3 hour paper)

Module description
The module involves integration of knowledge of anatomical structures, physiology of body systems under study and the pathological processes involved in
the evolution of each disease. The module also covers medical and surgical interventions for treatment (to an extent pharmacological actions), and specific
nursing care for specific diseases (i.e. physical, psychological and social), at primary, secondary (curative care) and tertiary prevention or rehabilitation
levels of the comprehensive healthcare approach. The module aimed at assisting the student to develop the cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills
regarding health care. Thus, at completion of this module, the student should be able to provide comprehensive nursing care pertaining to medicine and
surgery for the adults and pediatrics.

CC.17 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE1

Module title: Community Health Nursing Science1
Code MNCH 2450
NQF level 4
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
This Module is aimed at equipping the student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide comprehensive
community health care. The student will be expected to assume responsibility for all actions taken. The Module also aims at equipping student nurses with
sufficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its management in Namibia, so as to enable them to provide quality care to patients with HIV/AIDS.

CC.18 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Module title: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Code NNAP 2451
NQF level 4
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 16
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human structure and functioning (physiology) in
order to detect any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics. The content in this module focuses on
the histological, skeletal muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory and digestive systems

CC.19 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Module title: Applied human Anatomy and Physiology
Code NNAP 2452
NQF level 4
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 16
Pre-requisites NNAP2451 (Co requisite)

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
This module aims at equipping the health care student with knowledge and skills with regard to normal human structure and functioning (physiology) in
order to detect any deviation from the normal functioning and thus relate this module to wellness and disease topics. The content of this module focuses on
the renal (including fluids and electrolytes), reproductive, endocrine and central nervous system’

CC. 20 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES IN HEALTH CARE

Module title: Interpersonal Abilities in Health Care
Code NHIP 2552
NQF level 5
Contact hours 2 / week

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Credits 8
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 1 x 2hour paper)

Module description
This module aims at introducing the student to the art and science of professional practice in Health Science by means of a core curriculum. It will enable
the student to develop competency in a professional approach and to develop insight and skills in the complexities of the caring relationship. This module
will enable the student to understand the holistic approach to the caring relationship and the importance of developing the interpersonal skills to sustain a
caring relationship and develop skills in self care
Argue the necessity of self awareness and development of self care skills as components of self development.

YEAR 2

CC.21 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE II

Module title: General Nursing Science II
Code NNGN 2570
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites NNGN 2450

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 2 x 3 hour paper)
Module description
This module introduces the student to more advanced concepts that promote the application of the nursing process in the area of the adult in the
specialized health care disciplines, i.e. central and peripheral nervous system, musculoskeletal system, genito-urinary systems, ophthalmology, ear and
nose, and oncology conditions that are prevalent in Namibia. The student will have opportunities to work collaboratively with members of a
health care team in the specialized environments of the training hospitals of Namibia. Skills laboratory will provide the student with simulation experiences
to master selected skills before s/he is allocated to the health care environment. Nursing care of the HIV/AIDS infected client features strongly throughout
this module.

CC.22 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE II

Module title Community Health Nursing Science
Code NNCH 2570
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module Description:
This Module aims at equipping the student nurse with adequate knowledge, appropriate skills and positive attitudes to provide comprehensive community
health care. As well as equipping student nurses with sufficient knowledge of HIV/AIDS and its management in Namibia, so as to enable them to provide
quality care to patients with HIV/AIDS

CC.23 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MICROBIOLOGY

Module title: Microbiology
Code NNMB 2571
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 16
Pre-requisites NNAP2452

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 1 x3 hour paper)

Module description
The module aims at providing a nurse practitioner to apply some of the microbiological principles in order to prevent diseases and to maintain a healthy
environment for the patient. It is planned as a foundation to help students to upgrade themselves and also to master new and additional information.
Emphasis will be placed on practical application; where possible laboratory experiences will be provided.

CC.24 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOLOGY

Module title: Pharmacology

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Code NNPC 2572
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 16
Pre-requisites NNMB2571 (Co requisite)

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
The module aims at fostering sound principles in pharmacology. It is planned as a foundation to help students to upgrade themselves and also to master
new and additional information. Emphasis will be placed on practical application; where possible laboratory experiences will be provided.

CC.25 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE I

Module title : Midwifery Science I
Code NNMS 2550
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 40% ( 2 x3 hour paper)

Module description
This module will enable the student to provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care; apply anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive
systems and the management of women with normal pregnancies when indicated.

CC.26 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF WOUND CARE

Module title: Basic Principles of Wound Care
Code MNWC 2541
NQF level 5
Contact hours 2/ week x 14 weeks
Credits 8
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 2 hour paper & Case study)

Module description:
The module expands on the knowledge and skills acquired during the pre- final years. This mentioned knowledge and skills relate to general nursing
science, and skills in assessment. The students are introduced to different wounds and the necessary knowledge and skills required to provide the correct
interventions. The module will be presented with the framework of the nursing process.

CC.27 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN HEALTH CARE
Module title: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills in Health Care
Code MHPC 2542
NQF level 5
Contact hours 2 / week
Credits 8
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 1 x 2hour paper)

Module description:
This module introduces the health care student to problem - solving and critical thinking in health care practice.
Module Class attendance of 80% is expected as well as active participation in all activities.

Year 3

CC.28 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: GENERAL NURSING SCIENCE III

Module title: General Nursing Science III
Code MNGN 2610
NQF level 6
Contact hours 4/ week

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Credits 32
Pre-requisites MNGN 2570

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (2 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
This module will enable the students to identify general principles, priorities, and management of common medical-surgery emergencies encountered by
adult clients. This module is designed at equipping the student with knowledge and managerial skills to ensure quality patient/client, family and community
care for optimal health care delivery. It is also designed to equip the student with knowledge and skills to plan and manage health resources effectively and
efficiently and also on how to cope with the consequences of disasters and disease outbreak and to cope with the consequences of HIV/AIDS.

CC.29 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MIDWIFERY SCIENCE II

Module title: Midwifery Science II
Code MNMS 2650
NQF level 6
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites MNMS 2550

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% ( 2 x 3 hour paper)

Module description
This module aims to provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care by equipping the students with skills to identify and manage and/or refer
complications and emergencies during abnormal pregnancy, labour, puerperium and the newborn at risks, including PMTCT, within the cultural, ethical and
the legal scope of practice at all levels of care.

CC.30 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: MENTAL HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE

Module title: Mental Health
Code MNMH 2610
NQF level 6
Contact hours 4/ week
Credits 32
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This module is aimed at introducing the student to mental health and equipping her/him with knowledge and skills to enable her/him understand human
behaviour so as to promote mental health, prevent mental illness within the community setting following the PHC approach, and provide comprehensive
nursing care to persons suffering from mental illness and to support the family. The module also aims at equipping the student with communication and
interpersonal relationship skills in the context of prevention and care of those who are HIV – positive or have HIV/AIDS.

CC.31 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ETHOS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Module title: Ethos and Professional Practice
Code MNEP 2550
NQF level 5
Contact hours 4/week x 28 weeks
Credits 32
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%;
Examination 50% (1 x 3 hour paper)

Module description:
This module prepares the student nurse to practice nursing as a professional nurse practitioner and contribute to the professional development of registered
nurses as practitioners who practice nursing within the philosophical/ethical and legal framework of the nursing profession.

CC.32 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: EMERGENCY NURSING

Module title: Emergency Nursing
Code MNEN 2621
NQF level 6

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Contact hours 2/ week x 14 weeks
Credits 8]
Pre-requisites None

Assessment
Continuous 50%
Examination 50% (1 x 2 hour problem solving &
OSCE [Objective structured Clinical examination

Module description:
The module aims to consolidate critical clinical skills required of a health professional.
to act logically and systematically when confronted with patients in life threatening emergency or trauma situations. The presentation of this module requires
that certain basic knowledge and skills related to health care delivery have been already mastered. The framework of this module is based on the
internationally recommended Advanced Trauma Life Support (ALTS) guidelines.

D. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

D.1 Admission requirements

Bachelors Degree or Comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
AND
Proof of registration at the Namibian Nursing Council

D.2 Duration of the study

This is a 3 months certificate (40 credits) offered over 1 academic year on part time.

D.3 Delivery mode

The MODULE is presented by means of accompanied learning including 45 hours face – to – face per year to allow candidates to attend this module
during their off duty times . It is expected that this certificate be offered on Saturday mornings.

Certificate in Advanced Nursing Skills [TOTAL CREDITS 40]

Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hrs / week Credits Module Code Hrs/ week Credits
Advanced Nursing NANS4760 45 hrs per 8 Advanced Nursing NANS4760 45 hrs per 8
Skills year Skills year
Clinical attachment NCAN4780 Self 12 Clinical attachment NCAN4780 Self 12
in advanced nursing accompanied in advanced accompanied
skills learning nursing skills learning
Total credits for 20 Total credits for 20
semester semester

DD. MODULE DESCRIPTOR:

DD .1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

Module Title: Advanced Nursing Skills

Code: NANS4760
Nqa Level: 7
Contact Hours: 45 hrs over one year (Accompanied learning)
Nine (9) contact sessions of 5 hrs
Credits: 16
Prerequisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50%
A minimum of four tests/assignments/case presentations [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: one (1) paper of 3 hours
Module Description
Advanced Nursing Skills is a certificate MODULE aimed at enhancing advanced skills for registered nurses. These skills focus on ECG’s selected
laboratory results, wound care and imaging

DD.2 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS

Module title: Clinical Attachment in Advanced Nursing Skills
Code: NCAN4780
NQA level: 7
Contact hours: 3 hr x 28 weeks
Credits: 24
Prerequisite: None

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Module assessment:
Continuous assessment: 50% . A minimum of four assignments/case presentations [general rule 7.21.3(2)]
practical examination 50%:

Module Description
The practical attachment to Advanced Nursing Skills aims at the mastering skills required for the theoretical module. These skills focus on ECG’s selected
laboratory results, physical assessment, wound care and imaging

E. POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACOTHERAPY

E.1 Admission requirements

B Degree or comprehensive Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
AND
Proof of registration at the Namibian Nursing Council

E.2 Duration of the study

This is a 3 months certificate (40 credits) offered over 1 academic year on part time.

E.3 Delivery mode

The module is presented by means of accompanied learning including 45 hours face – to – face per year to allow candidates to attend during their off duty
times .
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Certificate in Pharmacotherapy [TOTAL CREDITS 40]
Semester 1 Semester 2
Module Code Hrs / week Credits Module Code Hrs/ week Credits
NPCT 4760 45 hrs per 8 NPCT 45 hrs per 8
Pharmacotherapy year Pharmacotherapy 4760 year
Clinical NCAP 4780 Self 12 Clinical NCAP Self 12
attachment in accompani attachment in 4780 accompanied
pharmacotherapy ed learning pharmacotherapy learning
Total credits for Total credits for
semester 20 semester 20

EE.4 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: PHARMACOTHERAPY

Module Title: Pharmacotherapy
Code: NPCT 4760
NQF: 7
Contact hours: 1 day per month self directed and accompanying learning (4 hours per month for theory
(pharmacology) and 2 hours per month for practical) for 10 months
Credits: 16
Pre-requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four tests/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
Examination 50%: 1 × 3 hour paper

Module Description:
In order to comply with the provisions f the Medicines and related Substances Control Act of 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and the recently adopted
Integrated Management of Adult and Adolescent Illness program, registered nurses and midwives whose practice requires them to acquire, keep,
prescribed and issue medicines must produce proof of having followed an approved MODULE of study in pharmacotherapy, examination, diagnosis
and treatment and passed an examination on this.

Module requirements:
Regular class and practical attendance, acquisition of prescribed materials is compulsory; reading of prescribed material in advance; active
participation in class discussions and practical sessions; assignments handed in on time; successful attainment of the required continuous marks.

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E.E5 MODULE DESCRIPTOR: CLINICAL ATTACHMENT IN PHARMACOTHERAPY
Module Title: Clinical Attachment in Pharmacotherapy
Code: NCAP 4780
NQF: 7
Contact hours: 3 hours X 28 Weeks practical
Credits: 24
Pre-requisite: None

Module Assessment:
Continuous assessment 50%: A minimum of four case studies/assignments [General rule 7.21.3(2)]
1 practical examination

Module Description:
This module aims at strengthening the skills in assessment, diagnosing and treatment.

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