F0M 3114
Cns Pathology And Developmental Psychopathology
5 WEEKS
Course
description
:
This course introduces students to the common neurological, behavioural and muscular
disorders, their aetiology, pathogenesis and pathology. They should understand the clinical
pharmacology of drugs commonly used to treat these disorders and finally appreciate the
role of procedures used for diagnosis of neurological, behavioural and muscular disorders
diseases.
Course
Objectives
:
4. Describe the pathology of common neurological, behavioral and muscular
disorders.
5. To describe the etiology of abnormal human
behavior.
6. Describe the clinical pharmacology of drugs commonly used in neurological,
behavioral and muscular disorders.
7. To describe the common diagnostic procedures used in neurological, behavioral and
muscular disorders and describe the findings.
Content Outline/
Content:
• Pathology/epidemiology of neurological and muscular and behavior
• Behavior disorders
• Pharmacological agents used in these disorders
• Investigative procedure modalities used in these disorders
• Hematological disorders: Anaemia, Hemoglobin’s, Porphyrins, Bleeding,
coagulation and platelet disorders. Thromboembolic phenomena; leukemia and
other leukocyte disorders, solid lymphoma. Haematinics; anticoagulant; fibrinolytic
agents; antiplatelets drugs
Expected
outcomes
By the end of this course students are expected to have been exposed to the:
• Aetiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features and epidemiology of neurological,
behavioural, and muscular disorders.
• They should have understood the clinical pharmacology of the drugs used to treat these
disorders and know the investigative procedures used.
Duration of the course: 5 weeks, 5CU, 75 CH
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Delivery methods:
Tutorials, Problem based learning, Self directed learning, Clinical exposure, Skills training, Practical
Morbid Pathology
Assessment Methods
Structured questions, Multiple choice questions, Short answer questions, Stipple chase practical
examinations, Practical gross and microscopy examinations
Resources available to assist in teaching:
Library, Book bank, Laboratory, Museums for pathology pots, Postmortem examination, Microscopes
Infrastructure available:
Lecture rooms, Library space, Laboratories, Office space, Mortuary
Teaching staff
Name
Robert Lukande
Lynnette Kyokunda Tumwine
Emmanuel Othieno
Dan Wamala
Paul Waako
Celestino Obua
Dan Kibuule
Jackson Mukonzo
Ronald Kiguba
Hindum Lanyero
Godfrey Bbosa
Norah Mwebaza
Martin Kalyemenya
Joseph Turyabahika
Nsereko- Mukasa
Sylvester Onzivua
Qualifications
MBChB, M.MED
MBChB, M.MED
MBChB, M.MED
MBChB, M.MED
MBChB, MSC, PhD
MD, MSc, PhD
B. Pharm, MSc.
B. Pharm, MSc.
B. Pharm, MSc.
BDS
B. Vet Medicine, M.Sc
MBChB, MSc
MBChB, M.MED
Dip For. Path
MBChB, M.MED
MBChB, M.MED
Dip For. Path
MBChB, M.MED, Dip For. Path
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