Family Medicine Apprenticeship. | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

FAM 8402

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

College:

College of Health Sciences

School:

School of Medicine

Department:

Family Medicine

Course Discipline:

Biology

Course Description & Objectives:

This is a core course that must be passed by all students. It is a 4-week course.This course will be conducted abroad whenever possible to enable the students get exposure to the Family Medical Practice as done in those countries where it is well established. In the absence of the opportunity to do it abroad, it will be done in a local Family practice that meets the quality standards of academic rigor.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course. The student shall be able to:

Practice home-based management of conditions
keep medical records of the families under his/her care
Maintain good contacts with a network of stakeholders i.e. consultants, practicing nurses, clinical officers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical social workers, psychiatrists/ behavioural therapists, psychologists, dieticians, pharmacists, etc

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