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Master (M.Sc.) Degree Program and
Courses Specifications for Parasitology
(According to currently applied bylaws)
Medical Parasitology
Department
Faculty of medicine
Assiut University
2010-2011/2011-2012
Faculty of Medicine Quality Assurance Unit
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Item Page
(MS.c) Program Specification For Parasitology, 2010-2011/2011-2012.
A. Basic Information 2
B. Professional Information 1. Program aims
2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) for the whole program 3. Program academic standards
4. Program external references 5. Program structure and contents
6. Courses contents and Matrixes (Annex 1) 7. Admission requirements
8. Progression and completion requirements 9. Assessment methods and rules
10. Program evaluation 11. Declaration
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- Annex 1, Courses Specifications First part (Essential basic course)
-Course 1: Any chosen Basic Courses : Course Microbiology,
Course Public health and community medicine. Course Pediatrics.
Second part (Specialized course) - Course 2: Parasitology (advanced)
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44 - Annex 2, Program Academic Reference Standards (ARS) 68
- Annex 3, Teaching methods 72
- Annex 4, Assessment methods 75
- Annex 5, Program evaluation tools - Annex 6 Matrixes:
I-General Academic reference standards(GARS) for postgraduates versus Program ARS
1-Graduate attributes 2-Academic Standards
II-Program ARS versus program ILOs III- Program Matrix.
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Master degree of Parasitology A. Basic Information
Program Title: Master degree of Parasitology Nature of the program: Single.
Responsible Department: Medical Parasitology Department Program Academic Director (Head of the Department): Prof .Dr/ Abd Alla Abdel Sameeaa Hassan
- Principle coordinator: Dr/ Doaa Abdel Hafeez Yones Internal evaluators: Prof.Dr/ Fatma Galal Said
External evaluator: Prof. Dr/ Magda Elnazer
Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Parasitology Department Date of Approval by the Faculty of Medicine Council of Assiut University: 24/10/2010
Date of most recent approval of program specification by the Faculty of Medicine Council of Assiut University: 24/10/2010 Total number of courses: 2 courses
1. First part:1 course 2. Second part: 1 course Assiut University
Faculty of Medicine
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B. Professional Information 1- Program aims
1/1 -Develop a sufficient systematic understanding and critical awareness of common diseases related to medical
parasitology, and practical skills in diagnosis of common parasitic diseases.
1/2- Develop a critical evaluation of basic techniques used in parasites detection and diagnosis in any sample, and the acquisition of the ability to provide specialist opinion in parasitology.
1/3- Develop within the context of Biomedical Sciences, a sufficient comprehensive understanding of communication, research and scientific methods.
1/4-To Expert of the diagnostic common techniques required to become technically competent in practical parasitology work, and to master the underlying analytical and clinical principles.
1/5- To acquire life-long habits of reading, literature searches, consultation with colleagues, attendance at scientific meetings, and the presentation of scientific work those are essential for continuing professional development (CPD)
1/6- Enable to work effectively, in partnership with other health professionals, support staff, patients and service users 1/7- Enable candidate to start professional careers as specialists of parasitology in Egypt but recognized abroad.
1/8- Enable candidates to pursue higher studies and subspecialties.
1/9-Enable candidates to understand and get the best of published scientific research and do their own.
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2- Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) for the whole
program:
2/1Knowledge and understanding:
A- Explain essential facts and principles of Public Health and community medicine or Microbiology or pediatric related to Parasitology.
B- Mention essential facts and principles of supportive sciences related to Parasitology.
C- Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approach related to Parasitology.
D- Give the recent and update developments in the most important themes related to Parasitology.
E- Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles that should be applied in practice and are relevant to Parasitology. F- Mention the basics and standards of quality assurance to ensure good practice in the field of Parasitology.
G- Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research methodology.
H- State the impact of common problems related to Parasitology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems.
2/2 Intellectual outcomes
A- Correlate the relevant facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with reasoning, diagnosis and
management of common problems Parasitology.
B- Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking approach (problem solving) to common clinical or practical situations related to Parasitology.
C- Design and /or present a case or review (through
seminars/journal clubs.) in one or more of common themes or problems relevant to Parasitology.
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D- Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in Parasitology.
2/3 Skills
2/3/1 Practical skills
A. Demonstrate competently relevant basic laboratory skills related to Parasitology.
B. Use the up to date technology for the conditions related to Parasitology.
C. Develop plans for performing experiments related to Parasitology. D. Carry out common experiments related to Parasitology.
E. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to Parasitology; including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments.
F. Use information technology in some of the situations related to Parasitology.
G. Share in providing health care services aimed supporting patient care, solving health problems and better
understanding of the normal structure and function.
H. Write competently all forms of professional reports related to Parasitology (lab reports, experiments reports,).
2/3/2 General skills
Including:
•Practice-based Learning and Improvement
•Interpersonal and Communication Skills
•Professionalism
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Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
A- Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology (share in audits and risk
management activities and use logbooks). B- Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C- Conduct epidemiological Studies and surveys.
D- Perform data management including data entry and analysis and using information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information; and support their own education.
E- Facilitate learning of students, lab technical staff and other health care professionals including their evaluation and assessment.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
F- Maintain therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients, their families, lab technical staff and other health
professionals.
G- Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
H- Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
I- Work effectively with others as a member of a team or other professional group.
Professionalism
J- Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society.
K- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices.
L- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities.
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Systems-Based Practice
M- Work effectively in relevant academic and health care delivery settings and systems including good administrative and time management.
N- Adopt cost-effective practice and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of services.
O- Assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
3- Program Academic Reference Standards (ARS) (Annex 2) Academic standards for master degree in Parasitology
Assiut Faculty of Medicine developed master degree programs’ academic standards for different academic specialties.
In preparing these standards, the General Academic Reference Standards for post graduate programs (GARS) were adopted. These standards set out the graduate attributes and academic characteristics that are expected to be achieved by the end of the program.
These standards were approved by the Faculty Council on 17- 6- 2009.
4- Program External References(Benchmark)
1. ACGME (Accredita on Council for Graduate Medical Education).
http://www.acgme.org/acWebsite/navPages/nav_Public.asp
2. MSc and PhD Thesis programs | Parasitology - McGill University
www.mcgill.ca/parasitology/graduatestudies/programs
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5. Program Structure and Contents
A. Duration of program: 2 years (maximum 4 years) B. Structure of the program:Total number of hours: 1794hours;
Didac c 390h (21.7%), prac cal 1404h (78.3%); total 1794 hrs. First part
Didac c 78h (33.3%), prac cal 156h (66.7%); total 234 hrs. Second part
Didac c 312 hrs (20%); prac cal 1248 hrs (80%); total 1560 hrs
According the currently applied bylaws: Compulsory courses: 100%
Optional courses: N/A. Elective courses: None.
Hours % from total
• Basic courses 234 13%
§ Humanity and social
courses --- ---
• Specialized courses 1560 87% § Others ( Computer,) --- ---
• Field training 1248 69.6%
C. Program Time Table
A- Duration of program 2 -4 years divided into o Part 1: (30% from final marks)
Program-related basic courses (one year)
Students are allowed to sit the exams of these courses a er 12 months from applying to the master degree.
o Part 2 (70% from final marks) Minimum 2 years
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Program –related academic and specialized science courses and ILOs
Students are not allowed to sit the exams of these courses before 2 years from applying to the master degree.
o Part 3 ( no marks) Research pathway;
Master Research duration: one year should be officially registered an approved by the department and faculty council,
Discussion and acceptance of the research should not be set before 12 months from registering the MSc research. No marks are given to this section.
Practical and/or clinical skills according to training plan and log book specifications.
Minimum allocation for one year in the responsible department is required. The students pass if they get 60% from the summa ve wri en exams and 60% from oral and Practical exams.
Total degrees 1000 marks. 300 marks for first part 700 for second part
Wri en exam 40% (280 marks).
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D. Curriculum Structure: (Courses):
courses of the program:
Modules/ Units delivering courses and student work load list
Course Code Didactics hours Training hours total hours First Part
The candidate will choose one course related to parasitology for study in 1st part after agreement of department from the following courses: *- Public Health . - Biochemistery. - Pathology. - Pharmacology. *- Microbiology. - Clinical Pathology. *- Pediatrics. - Tropical Medicine. - Internal Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology. - Ophthalmology.
- Dermatology. - General Surgery.
-Course 1: Any chosen Basic or clinical Course related to parasitology. PAR209 PAR204 PAR205 PAR206 PAR207 PAR231 PAR225. PAR223 PAR218 PAR224 PAR226 PAR221 PAR211
Teaching hours for any chosen course
related to
parasitology, will be the following:
3hx26=78h 6hx26=156h 234h
*These courses are the only selected by candidates for 1st part study throughout the last 5 years.
Second Part
Specialized practical Work( log book)
§ Specialized Courses
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6. Courses Contents (Annex 1)
The competency based objectives for each course/module/rotation are specified in conjunction with teaching/training methods, requirements for achieving these objectives and assessment methods.
See Annex 1 for detailed specifications for each course/ module
Annex 6 II: Program Matrix
(advanced)
Unit 1: Medical parasitic Helminthology
Unit 2: Medical parasitic Protozoology
Unit 3: Medical parasitic Entomology Unit 4: Immunoparasitology 6x52= 312 100h 100h 80h 32 h 12x104= 1248 500h 500h 248h - Third Part Total 390h 1404h 1794h
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7-Admission requirements
Admission Requirements (prerequisites) if any : I. General Requirements:
- Grade good in the final exam from approved faculty of Medicine (except for students from abroad)
- Completed his intern year after graduation from medical school
- One year appointment within responsible department (for non Assiut University based registrars)
II. Specific Requirements:
- Fluent in English (study language) VACATIONS AND STUDY LEAVE
The current departmental policy is - The current departmental policy is to release demonstrators from their du es for 10-15 days prior to the scheduled date for the first and final certifying Master Degree examination
FEES:
As regulated by the postgraduate studies rules and approved by the faculty vice dean of post graduate studies and the faculty and university councils.
8-Progression and completion requirements
Examina ons of the first part could be set at 12 months from applying to the master degree.
Examina on of the second part cannot be set before 2 years from applying to the degree.
Discussion of the master essay could be set a er 1 year from officially registering the subject.
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The students are offered the degree when:
1. Passing the exams of all basic and specialized courses of this program as regulated by the post graduates approved rules by the faculty council.
2. Comple ng all scheduled skills in the log book (minimum 75%).
3. Discussion and acceptance of the essay.
9- Program assessment methods and rules (Annex IV)
Method ILOs measured
Written examinations: Structured essay questions Objective questions MCQ Problem solving K & I Practical : OSPE
K ,I, P &G skills Structured oral K ,I &G skills Logbook assessment All
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Weighting of assessments:
Courses Degrees
First Part Course
code Written Exam Oral Exam Practical / Clinical Exam Total Basic Courses:
- Course 1 any chosen course from below list (basic / clinical) related to parasitology. Public Health . - Biochemistery. - Pathology. - Pharmacology. *- Microbiology. - Clinical Pathology. *- Pediatrics. - Tropical Medicine. - Internal Medicine
-Obstetrics & Gynecology. - Ophthalmology. - Dermatology. - General Surgery. 209 PAR PAR204 PAR205 PAR206 207 PAR PAR231 . 225 PAR PAR223 PAR218 PAR224 PAR226 PAR221 PAR211 150 150 300 Second Part Specialized courses
- course 2: Parasitology (advanced):
Unit 1 Medical parasitic
Helminthology.
Unit 2 Medical parasitic
Protozoology.
Unit 3 Medical parasitic
Entomology. Unit 4 immunoparasitology. PAR208 280 2 papers (140 mark for each) 200 220= 100 practical+ 120 field 700 Total 1000 Examination system: Ø First part:
• Written exam 3 hours in Basic course + Oral exam +prac cal exam
Ø Second part:
• Wri en exam Two papers 3 hours for each in Parasitology + Oral exam+ practical exam
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10-Program evaluation
By whom method Sample
Quality Assurance Unit
Reports Field visits
# Internal evaluators Report # External Evaluator (s):According to department council External Examiner (s): According to department council Reports Field visits # Stakeholders Reports Field visits Questionnaires # Senior students Questionnaires # Alumni Questionnaires #
#Annex 5 contains evalua on templates and reports (joined in the departmental folder).
#Annex 5 contains evalua on templates and reports 11-Declaration
We certify that all of the information required to deliver this program is contained in the above specification and will be implemented.
All course specifications for this program are in place.
Contributor Name Signature Date
§ Program Principle Coordinator:
Dr/ Doaa Abd-Elhafeez Yones
§ Head of the Responsible Department (Program Academic Director):
Prof.Dr/ Abdalla Abd-Elsmiaa Hassan
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Annex 1: course specifications for master degree of
Parasitology Programs
First Part: (Basic course)
* Courses specification for the only selected courses
throughout the last 5 years during the 1st part
• Course 1 ; Microbiology
Or
• Course 1; Public health and community medicine.
Or • Course 1; Pediatrics
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Chosen Course( course 1);Microbiology
§ Name of department: Medical Parasitology
§ Faculty of medicine
§ Assiut University
§ 2010-2011/2011-2012
I. Course data
Course Title: Microbiology. Course code: PAR207
Specialty: Parasitology.
Number of hours: Didac c 78hours (33.3%), prac cal 156 hours ( 66.7%), Total 234 hours.
Department (s) delivering the course: Microbiology and Immunology department in conjunction with Parasitology department
Coordinator (s): Staff members of Microbiology
Department in conjunction with Parasitology Department as annually approved by both departments councils
Date last reviewed: 10/2010
General requirements (prerequisites) if any :NON
Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book.
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2. Course Aims
- To acquire the facts and basic laboratory skills of
microbiology which are essential and appropriate to reasoning problem and diseases related to parasitology.
3. Course intending learning outcomes (ILOs):
A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical
microbiology conditions and diseases related to parasitology. B. Mention the following factual basics
and principles essential to Microbiology ;
- General bacteriology
- Bacterial structure, growth and metabolism - Bacterial genetics - Antimicrobial agents - Pathogenecity of microorganism - Diagnostic microbiology Immunology - Basic immunology
- Immunologic diagnostic test and serology
- Hypersensitivity General virology
- Pathogenesis of viral diseases - Interferon and antiviral agents
C. State update and evidence based
Lectures Didactics seminars - Written and oral examination. - Log book
٢٠ Knowledge related to Microbiology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to
Microbiology.
E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to Microbiology.
F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific
principles of medical research
B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and
clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Microbiology.
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Microbiology.
C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Microbiology.
Lectures Didactics seminars Written and oral examination - Log book C. Practical skills ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform the following basic lab skills essential to Microbiology of :
-General bacteriology
-Bacterial structure, growth and metabolism,Bacterial genetics, Practical training Written and oral examination -practical exam
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Antimicrobial agents, Pathogen city of microorganism. Diagnostic microbiology,Immunology,Basic
immunology, Immunologic diagnostic test and serology, Hypersensitivity, Tumor immunology
B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of microbiology sample management
C. Interpret the non invasive &invasive procedures and experiments.
D. Perform the non invasive &invasive procedures and experiments
E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to microbiology.
F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work.
G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to microbiology.
- Log book
D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies.
C. participate in one audit or survey related to the microbiology.
D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
Observation -Senior staff experience
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Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal,
explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book
I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group.
J. Present a case in microbiology and immunology K. Write a report in microbiology and immunology
Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity;
a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society
M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
Observation -Senior staff experience
٢٣ Systems-Based Practice ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery settings and systems.
P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book
Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
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4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rotation Course Matrix
Time Schedule: First Part
Covered ILOs Topic
Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill
General Skills
General bacteriology A C B A-G
Bacterial structure, growth
and metabolism A A B A-G
Bacterial genetics A B C A-G
Antimicrobial agents B C A A-Q
Pathogenecity of
microorganism D C A A-G
Diagnostic microbiology C D A-G A-Q
Immunology A A B A-G
Basic immunology A D C A-G
Immunologic diagnostic test and serology
B A B-G A-Q
Hypersensitivity A B C A-G
Tumor immunology B A B-F A-G
General virology C B A A-G
Pathogenesis of viral diseases D A C A-G
Interferon and antiviral agents
A B A-G A-Q
5. Course Methods of teaching/learning:
Lectures, - Didactics -seminars
- practical training in lab - Observation
-Senior staff experience
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6. Course Methods of teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements
*Extra training hours - Didactic teaching. - Practical work.
7. Course assessment methods:
i. Assessment tools: written examination Practical examination Oral examination Log book
ii. Time schedule: 1st part. iii. Marks: 300
8. List of references
i. Lectures notes Course notes
Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies
ii. Essential books
• Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology, 25th Edi on
iii. Recommended books
• Sherris Medical Microbiology, Fifth Edition
• Microbiology, 2nd edi on: Books: by Richard A. Harvey, Pamela
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iv. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
Ø Periodicals,
• Journal of clinical microbiology
• Microbiology
• Journal of Medical microbiology
Ø Web sites:http://mic.sgmjournals.org/
v. others
: None.9. Signatures Course Coordinator:
Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones
Head of the Department:
Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan
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Course 1; Public Health and Community Medicine
§ Name of department: Medical parasitology
§ Faculty of Medicine
§ Assiut University
§ 2010-2011/2011-2012
I. Course data
Course Title: public health and Community Medicine. Course code: PAR 209
Specialty: Parasitology
Number of hours : Didactic 78h (33.3%) practical 156h. (66.7%),total 234 hours.
Department (s) delivering the course: public health and community medicine department in conjunction with Parasitology department
Coordinator (s): Staff members of public health and community medicine department in conjunction with Parasitology Department as annually approved by both departments councils
Date last reviewed: 10-2010
General requirements (prerequisites) if any :None.
Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book.
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2. Course Aims
2/1- To acquire the facts of Public Health and community medicine related to parasitology field.
2/2- The student should be community oriented and capable of responding to community health needs and management of diseases related to parasitology.
3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical conditions
and diseases related to Public health and community medicine as well as well as epidemiology of parasitic diseases.
B. Mention the factual basics and principles of public health and community medicine which are essential to Parasitology including the following:
Ø Measurement of health
Ø General epidemiology of parasitic infection
Ø Medical statistics
Ø Epidemiology of selected parasitic infection endemic in Egypt such as schistosomiasis, filariasis,
amoebiasis …, etc.
Ø Health systems and health services in Egypt
C. State update and evidence based
Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. - Written and oral examination - Log book
٢٩ Knowledge related to epidemiology of endemic parasitic diseases
D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to parasitology.
E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to parasitology.
F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific
principles of medical research.
B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic
and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and parasitic diseases of relevance to public health and community medicine.
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to community conditions relevance to public health as well as parasitology.
C. Design and present audits, seminars in common parasitic problems related to public health.
Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial.
Written and oral examination
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A. Perform the basic practical skills in survey and screening of parasitic diseases ,essential to Public health and community medicine.
B. Use method of screening and sampling population in surveillance and evaluation of health services.
C. Interpret the data of field work and epidemiology study.
D. Perform the biostastic tests and sampling calculation for screening.
D. Write and evaluate of data analysis.
E. Perform the basic research methods in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work; in epidemiology study of parasitic disease.
F. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to public health and community medicine. Practical training Practical exam D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to the course Observation Discussion Observation and supervision Seminars - Portfolio -Log book
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D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal,
explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a
health care team or other professional group. J. Present a community study.
K. Write a report Observation -Senior staff experience Log book Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity;
a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society
M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
Observation -Senior staff experience
٣٢ Systems-Based Practice ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery settings and systems.
P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book
4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rotation) Course Matrix
Time Schedule: First Part
Covered ILOs Topic
Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill
General Skills
Measurement of health B C - A-E
General epidemiology of
parasitic infection B,D,F,G A B A-E
Medical statistics B,D A-C A-F A-E
Epidemiology of selected parasitic infection
endemic in Egypt such as schistosomiasis, filariasis, amoebiasis …, etc.
A-G A-C A-F A-Q
Health systems and health
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5. Course Methods of teaching/learning:
Lectures, - Didactics -seminars
- practical training - Observation
-Senior staff experience
6. Course Methods of teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements
*Extra training hours - Didactic teaching. - Practical work.
7. Course assessment methods:
i. Assessment tools: written examination Practical examination Oral examination Log book
ii. Time schedule: 1st part. iii. Marks: 300
8. List of references
i. Lectures notes Course notes
Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies.
ii. Essential books
• Maxcy-Rosenau (2008): Public health and preven ve medicine, Prentice- Hall Interna onal Inc. 15th edition
• Park K. (2007) eighteenth edition: Environment and Health at Park’s textbook of preventive and social medicine. Ms Banarsidas Bhanot, ., India
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• Dimensions of Community Health, Boston Burr Ridge Dubuque, short Textbook of preventive and social Medicine.
• Epidemiology in medical prac ce, 5th edi on. Churchill Livingstone. New York, London and Tokyo
iv. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
Ø Periodicals,
• International Journal of epidemiology
• ECMA periodicals
• American Journal of Epidemiology
• British Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Ø Web sites:WWW. CDC and WHO sites v. others : None.
9. Signatures Course Coordinator:
Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones
Head of the Department:
Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan
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Course 1; Pediatrics
§ Name of department: Medical parasitology
§ Faculty of Medicine
§ Assiut University
§ 2010-2011/2011-2012
I. Course data
Course Title: Pediatrics. Course code: PAR 225. Specialty: Parasitology
Number of hours : Didac c 78h (33.3%) prac cal 156h. (66.7%),total 234 hours.
Department (s) delivering the course: Pediatrics
department in conjunction with medical Parasitology department
Coordinator (s): Staff members of Pediatrics Department in conjunction with medical Parasitology Department as
annually approved by both departments councils Date last reviewed: 10-2010
General requirements (prerequisites) if any: None.
Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book.
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2. Course Aims
2/1- To acquire the facts of pediatrics and clinical skills related to parasitology field which are essential to clinical reasoning of clinical parasitic diseases in pediatrics and management.
3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical conditions
and diseases related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics including definition,
causative parasite, and pathogenesis, mode of infection, life cycle, clinical manifestation, investigatory tools, complication and prevention.
B. Mention the factual basics and principles of Pediatrics which are essential to Parasitology including the following:
Ø Basic of pediatric.
Ø Growth failure.
Ø Parasitic diseases and respiratory infections.
Ø Parasitic diseases and diarrhea & dysentery in pediatrics.
Ø Parasitic diseases and CNS infection.
Ø Parasitic diseases and anemia.
Ø Parasitic diseases and lymphadenopthy.
Ø Parasitic diseases and
Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. - Written and oral examination - Log book
٣٧ hepatosplenomegaly.
Ø Parasitic fever in pediatrics..
C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics.
D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics.
E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. F. Mention the basics of quality
assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific
principles of medical research. H. State the impact of common
problems related to the field of
parasitic diseases in pediatrics on the society and how good practice can improve these problems.
B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic
and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and parasitic diseases of relevance to pediatrics.
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to community conditions
Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial.
Written and oral examination
Log book.
٣٨ relevance to pediatrics.
C. Design and present audits, seminars in common parasitic problems related to pediatrics.
D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the parasitic diseases in pediatrics. C. Practical skills ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Obtain proper history, examine and clinically diagnose different conditions related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. B. order the non invasive diagnostic
procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination and-- diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics C. Interpret the non invasive diagnostic
procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination for diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics.
Clinical exam Check list Logbook.
D. Perform the non invasive diagnostic
procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination for diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics E. Prescribe the proper treatment of parasitic
diseases in pediatrics. Clinical training Case presentation Clinical rounds.
F. Carry out patient management plans for the parasitic diseases in pediatrics.
٣٩ G. Counsel and educate patients and their
family about parasitic diseases in pediatrics related health problems.
H. Use information technology to support
patient care decisions and patient education for parasitic diseases in pediatrics related conditions.
I. Provide health care services aimed at
preventing the conditions parasitic diseases in pediatrics related health problems.
J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics.
D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to pediatrics.
D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
Observation Discussion Observation and supervision Seminars - Portfolio -Log book
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Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal,
explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a
health care team or other professional group. J. Present a community study.
K. Write a report Observation -Senior staff experience Log book Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity;
a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society.
M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices.
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
Observation -Senior staff experience
٤١ Systems-Based Practice ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery settings and systems.
P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book
4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rota on) Course Matrix
Time Schedule: First Part
Covered ILOs Topic
Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill
General Skills
Basic of pediatric. B C - A-E
Growth failure. B A A,B A-E
Parasitic diseases and
respiratory infections. A-H A-D A-J A-Q
Parasitic diseases and diarrhea
& dysentery in pediatrics. A-H A-D A-J A-Q Parasitic diseases and CNS
infection. A-H A-D A-J A-Q
Parasitic diseases and anemia. A-H A-D A-J A-Q Parasitic diseases and
lymphadenopthy.
A-H A-D A-J A-Q
Parasitic diseases and hepatosplenomegaly.
A--H A-D A-J A-Q
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5. Course Methods of teaching/learning:
Lectures, - Didactics -seminars
- practical and clinical training - Observation
-Senior staff experience
6. Course Methods of teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements
*Extra training hours - Didactic teaching.
- Practical / clinical work. 7. Course assessment methods:
i. Assessment tools: written examination Clinical examination Oral examination Log book.
portfolio. ii. Time schedule: 1st part. iii. Marks: 300
8. List of references
i. Lectures notes Course notes
Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies
ii. Essential books
• Fundamentals of Pediatrics; book of staff
members of the department.
• Guyton AC, Hall JE: Textbook of Medical
Physiology, 11th
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iii. Recommended books
• Nelson textbook of pediatrics , 2008
iv. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
• Pediatrics
• Pediatric clinic of North America
v. Others: none
9. Signatures
Course Coordinator:
Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones
Head of the Department:
Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan
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Second part
Specialized Course
Course 2
: Parasitology (Advanced)
§ Name of department: Medical Parasitology § Faculty of medicine§ Assiut University,
§ 2010-2011/2011-2012.
1. Course data
Course Title: Parasitology (advanced). Course code: PAR208
Specialty: Parasitology
Number of hours Didac c 312h (20%), prac cal 1248h.(80%), Total : 1560h.
Department (s) delivering the course: Medical Parasitology Department- Faculty of medicine Assiut university
Coordinator (s):
Course coordinator: Dr/ Doaa Abd-Elhafeez Yones Date last reviewed: June , 2010
Requirements (prerequisites) if any:
A- M.B.B.Ch. Degree from any Egyptian Faculties of Medicine B-Equivalent Degree from medical schools abroad approved by the Ministry of Higher Education
C-Regulatory rules of postgraduate studies of Assiut university and faculty of medicine and faculty bylaws.
Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book.
It is divided into 4 units:
-Unit 1: Medical parasi c Helmenthology. -Unit 2 Medical parasi c Protozoology -Unit 3 Medical parasi c Entomology -Unit 4 immunoparasitology
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2. Course Aims
2/1-To acquire the basic essential updated medical and epidemiological knowledge of common endemic parasitic infection either in medical helminthology, entomatology, protozoology and parasitic immunology
2/2- To provide student with practical laboratory and field skills to proper handling samples for proper final diagnosis of common endemic parasitic diseases.
2/3- To deal with national common parasitic problems and participate in health services team for preventing endemic parasitic diseases and complications.
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3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs)
Unit 1; Medical parasitic Helminthology.
A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical conditions
and diseases related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
B. Mention the factual basics and principles essential to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to
Medical parasitic Helminthology.
D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and
clinically supportive sciences related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. E. Mention the basic ethical and
medicolegal principles revenant to the Medical parasitic Helminthology F. Mention the basics of quality
assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific
principles of medical research.
Didactic (lectures, seminars, tutorial) journal club, -Critically appraised topic, Educational prescription. -Written exam - Oral exam - Log book
H.State the impact of common problems related to the field of Medical parasitic Helminthology on the society and how good practice can improve these
٤٧ B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and
clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Medical parasitic
Helminthology .
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Medical parasitic Helminthology
C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
D-. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the Medical parasitic Helminthology.
Didactic (lectures, seminars, tutorial) journal club, -Critically appraised topic, Educational prescription -Written exam Oral exam - Log book C. Practical skills ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform the basic lab skills essential to Medical parasitic Helminthology including stool
processing.
B. Use instruments and devices in evaluation of sampling in Medical parasitic Helminthology.
C. Interpret the non invasive procedures& experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
D. Perform the non invasive procedures&
- laboratory & practical training Field training. -practical and field exam, - Log book Check list on steps of sample preparation Objective
٤٨
experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work. G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
H. Develop and carry out plans for performing experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to Medical parasitic Helminthology including
handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments.
structured practical examination s.
J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems.
D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies.
C. participate in one audit or survey related to Medical parasitic Helminthology.
D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
Observation -Senior staff experience Seminars Journal club Discussion with senior staffs Log book portfolio
٤٩
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others.
G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal,
explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
Observation -Senior staff experience Oral and written communication. Log book portfolio
I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in Medical parasitic Helminthology.
K. Write a report in Medical parasitic Helminthology. Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity;
a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society
M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
Observation -Senior staff experience Log book Patient survey. 360o global rating. Check list evaluation of live or recorded performance.
٥٠ Systems-Based Practice ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
O. Work effectively in relevant health care
delivery settings and systems. Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book P. Practice cost-effective health care and
resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. -Patient survey. -360o global rating. -Check list evaluation of live or recorded performance.
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Unit2: Medical Parasitic Protozology A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical conditions
and diseases related to Medical Parasitic Protozology.
B. Mention the factual basics and principles essential to Medical Parasitic Protozoology.
C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Medical Parasitic Protozoology.
D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to medical parasitic protozoology.
E. Mention the basic ethical and
medicolegal principles relevant to the medical parasitic protozoology .
F. Mention the basics of quality
assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field.
G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research
Lectures Didactic Tutorial Seminars -Written exam - Oral exam - Log book
H. State the impact of common
problems related to the field of medical parasitic protozoology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems.
٥٢ B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and
clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to medical parasitic protozoology.
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to medical parasitic protozoology.
C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to medical parasitic protozoology.
D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the medical parasitic protozoology.
-Lectures Didactic Tutorial Seminars -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book
C
. Practical skills
ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of EvaluationA. Perform the following basic lab skills essential to medical parasitic protozoology including stool and urine processing.
B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of stool and urine samples.
C. Interpret the non invasive procedures and experiments related to medical parasitic protozoology.
D. Perform the non invasive procedures and experiments related to medical parasitic
Practical and laboratory training. -Practical exam - Log book
٥٣ protozoology.
E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to medical parasitic protozoology.
F. Perform the following basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work in medical parasitic protozoology.
G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to medical parasitic protozoology.
H. Develop and carry out plans for performing experiments related to medical parasitic
protozoology.
I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to medical parasitic protozoology; including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of
laboratory equipments.
J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems.
D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies.
C. participate in one audit or survey related to the course
D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
Observation -Senior staff experience
٥٤
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others.
G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills.
I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group.
J. Present a case in medical parasitic protozoology.
Observation -Senior staff experience
K. Write a report in medical parasitic protozoology.
Log book Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity;
a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society
Observation -Senior staff experience M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles
including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
٥٥ Systems-Based Practice ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery settings and systems.
P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care.
Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities.
Observation -Senior staff experience
٥٦
Unit3: Medical Parasitic Entomology
A-Knowledge and understanding
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ Learning
Methods of Evaluation A. Describe common clinical conditions and
diseases related to Medical parasitic Entomology.
B. Mention the following factual basics and principles essential to Medical parasitic Entomology .
C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Medical parasitic Entomology .
D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to Medical parasitic Entomology.
E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to Medical parasitic Entomology.
F. Mention the basics of quality
assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field.
G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research.
H. State the impact of common problems related to the field of medical parasitic Entomology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems.
Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars Written exam - Oral exam - Log book
٥٧
B. Intellectual outcomes
ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of EvaluationA. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and
clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Medical parasitic Entomology.
B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Medical parasitic Entomology.
C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Medical parasitic Entomology.
D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of Medical parasitic Entomology.
Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book Problem solving C. Practical skills ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform the basic lab skills essential to the Medical parasitic Entomology including processing of
entomological samples
B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of entomological samples.
C. Interpret the non invasive procedures and experiments of entomological samples.
D. Perform the non invasive procedures and experiments related to Medical parasitic Entomology. E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to
Practical and laboratory training Field training. -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book
٥٨ entomological samples.
F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work: SEM G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to Medical parasitic Entomology.
H. Develop and carry out plans for performing
experiments related to Medical parasitic Entomology. . I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior
staff, in the lab about conditions related to Medical parasitic Entomology including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory
equipments.
J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems related to Medical parasitic
Entomology.
D. General Skills
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook)
Observation -Senior staff experience
Log book B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. Observation
and
supervision C. participate in one audit or survey related to the
course
D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis.
E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals.
٥٩
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
ILOs Methods of
teaching/ learning
Methods of Evaluation
F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others.
G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal,
explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a
health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in Medical parasitic Entomology K. Write a report in Medical parasitic Entomology
Observation -Senior staff experience -Written & oral communication Observation Log book Professionalism ILOs Methods of teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation
L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society
M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices
N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities
Observation -Senior staff experience