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Basic medical laboratory tests in Medical Microbiology/Parasitology including Virology, Mycology and Bacteriology, chemical pathology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion science and Histopathology. Such tests include detection of malaria parasites in blood and intestinal parasites in stool. Wet preparation and Gram staining of biological specimens. Preparation of media and inoculation of specimen. Determination of Hb, PCV and processing of blood samples for Haematology and blood Transfusion examinations. Screening of blood donors and Determination of ABO and Rhesus blood groups. Urinalysis, estimation of glucose, urea. Processing of Histopathology specimens including fixation, staining and cutting of tissues.

Conduct of complex and intellectually tasking medical laboratory tests independently in the specific area of specialisation. Organisation and leadership in the administration of the laboratory. Coordination with other professionals that utilise laboratory services. Innovative technologies like molecular biology techniques e.g PCR, antigen/antibody serological assays among others.

What is labour? Labour as a commodity. Labour force definition and concepts. Labour market theories. Determinations of sizes and composition of labour force. Distribution of labour force. Functioning and dynamics of the markets for wage labour. Labour markets or job markets function through the interaction of workers and employers. Suppliers of labour services (workers) and the demanders of labour services (employers). Resultant pattern of wages, employment, and income. Nature of labour problems in developing countries. The informal sector and the modern sector. Economics of wage determination. Features of Nigerian labour market, manpower development.

Union-management relationship and the collective bargaining process. Theories, structure, functions of collective bargaining and the concepts of bargaining power and conflicts. Empirical studies in the field are surveyed. The development of problem solving skills. Role play. Case studies and psychological factors influencing bargaining outcomes, especially use of data and gravities in negotiation are also examined. Labour laws including trade union legislation.

Transformation as a fundamental shift in the deep orientation of a person, organisation or society such that the world is seen in new ways and new actions and results that were impossible prior to the transformation become possible. Transformation at the individual level and its personal embodiment for sustainability as collective practices and norms. Leadership Development Programme (LDP) and novel approaches to teaching and learning, with emphasis on practical involvement of participants. Interactive, exercises and actual implementation of breakthrough projects by teams that make difference in the lives of the target population. Leadership concepts comprising of listening, conversation, emotional intelligence, breakthrough initiatives, gender and leadership, coaching and leadership, enrolment conversation and forming and leading teams.

Fundamentals of Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Distinction between Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Procurement. Inventory Management. Equipment Sourcing. Lean Management. Definition and scope of purchasing and supply. The economics of purchasing. The techniques, procedures and documentation for requisitioning. Ordering receiving, inspection, storage and issue of supplies. Scope of stores and inventory management. Stock systems. Laws relating to contract and sale of goods.

Principles of low vision; magnification, telescopic systems. microscopic systems and magnifiers. The definition and aetiology of low vision. Prognosis and management; illumination control, optical and non-optical aids. Ocular prostheses. Aniseikonia.

Various techniques used in bending orthotic materials to shape. Tools for bending in orthotic production. Bend various materials to different shapes to produce orthoses. The importance of holes in orthoses. How holes are made on different orthotic materials. Making of holes on relevant orthotic materials.

The concept of transfer of patterns. Description of the indications for arch support. Cut out materials for fabrication of arch support. Fabrication arch support using stainless steel. Fabrication arch support using aluminum. Fabrication arch support using plastics materials. Patterns for producing stirrups. Transfer patterns for producing stirrups. Cut metal into different patterns. Make Rigid ankle stirrups Make flexible ankle stirrups for dorsi flexion and plantar flexion. Relevant materials for making bolts and nuts. Tools for making ankle foot orthoses. Make individual components of ankle foot orthoses. Assembling individual components. Construction of ankle foot orthoses using plastics. Construction ankle foot orthoses using metals. Description the peculiarity of different designs of ankle foot. Identification of tools for making knee ankle foot orthoses. Making of individual components of knee – ankle foot orthoses. Assembling individual components of knee-ankle foot orthoses. Construction knee-ankle foot orthoses using plastics. Construct knee-ankle foot orthoses using metals. Description the process of moulding. Identification of different materials for moulding. Moulding with different materials.

Prosthetic laboratory and its layout; description of the layout of a prosthetic laboratory. Sketch of a prosthetic laboratory layout; functions of each part of the prosthetic laboratory. Various tools used in the fabrication of prostheses. Machinery used in the fabrication of prostheses. Functions of tools and machines used in the fabrication process of prostheses. Tools and machines used in a prosthetic workshop; sketch some of the hand tools used in prosthetics laboratory. Ankle and partial foot prosthesis, functions of an ankle and partial foot prosthesis. Component parts of an ankle and partial foot prosthesis; measurements of ankle and partial foot amputee; casts of ankle and partial foot amputee. Fabricating ankle and partial foot prostheses; identification of faults on an ankle and partial foot. Identifying a transtibial prosthesis; functions of transtibial prosthesis. Component parts of such prosthesis. Measurement of a transtibial amputee; cast of amputee. Fabrication of transtibial prosthesis;faults on prosthesis such as socket or foot breakage.