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Knee disarticulation prosthesis; functions of knee disarticulation prosthesis; component parts of a knee disarticulation prosthesis; measurements of a knee disarticulation amputee; cast of a knee disarticulation amputee; fabrication of component of the knee disarticulation prosthesis of the foot, knee & socket using appropriate materials; identification of faults on knee disarticulation prosthesis such as joint breakage; damage to the socket and many others. Identification of a trans-femoral prosthesis; functions of a trans- femoral prosthesis; component parts of a trans- femoral prosthesis; measurements of a trans-femoral amputee; cast of a trans-femoral amputee; fabrication of socket, knee and foot of a trans-femoral prosthesis using appropriate materials; faults on a trans-femoral prosthesis such as socket breakage, joint breakage, damage, foot breakage and many others. Hip disarticulation prosthesis; functions of a hip disarticulation prosthesis; omponent parts of hip disarticulation prosthesis; measurements of a hip disarticulation amputee; cast of a hip disarticulation amputee; fabrication the components of the hip disarticulation prosthesis-socket from resins; faults on hip disarticulation prosthesis such as socket breakage, joint breakage, damage, foot breakage and many others.

Definition of concepts. Evolution of management. The scope and nature of management. The various schools of management. Essential tools for effective management of resources (human, material, financial). Management theories. Decision making. Organisational structure and organogram. Communication. Interpersonal relationship and leadership styles. Motivation. Group dynamics. Delegation, supervision, accountability, budgeting and forecasting. Conflict and conflict resolution. Philosophy. Theory, principles and techniques of management generally and as related to management of nursing services. Documentation. Record keeping and performance evaluation. The nursing process as a tool for scientific approach to solving management problems and management by objectives (MBO).

Concept of Entrepreneurship. Sources of capital in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and private practice. Providers/Client relationship. Types of ownership. Sources of capital. Ethics, management of resources (equipment and materials), and resource levelling and crashing. Feasibility studies. Cost analysis and book keeping. Scheduling. Job loading and job sequencing. Service provision. Planning and control. Inspection and testing methods. Introduction to quality control. Best practices. Group/Individual implementation. Manufacturer and assembly of selected technological products in simulated production environments. Constructions of physical models of relevant concepts. Business management, stability, modelling and business challenges.

Historical development, and definitions of Massage Manipulations. Preparations for Massage Manipulation - Basic Requirements. Factors determining dosage of massage. Classifications of Massage Manipulations. Massage Techniques; Practical Demonstration on Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Neck, Back and Face. Frictional Massage. Vibration and Shaking Massage Techniques. Hands on for different Conditions - Ulcer, Scars, Oedema, Bell's palsy, Radical Mastectomy, Soft Tissues Injuries, Cardiac Massage. Massage for specific purposes - Sport massage, Massage for the Elderly, Baby and Infant Massage. Massage for Patients with Respiratory Conditions, Bandaging - Varieties of bandages, Bandaging techniques, Bandaging to effect support, Bandaging to control oedema. Mechanical, Physiological, Psychological and therapeutic effects of massage. Inductions and contra-indications for massage manipulations.

Identification of materials commonly used in prosthetics and orthotics e. g. (a) Steel and its alloys (b) Nonferrous metals and their alloys, such as aluminium (c) Plastics, thermoforming, thermosetting, composites (d) Wood (e) Leather (f) Plaster of Paris (g) Adhesives and Elastic. Chemical composition and properties of the materials listed above. Plaster of Paris – Powdery Cao4+ H2o, Steel – hard vest, tough, Wood – breakable, dry season, Aluminium and many others, make able, Leather and many others. soft, hide/skin, Plastic – breakable, hand. State the physical properties of the materials such as (a)Metals and alloys (i) Solid at room temperature, (ii) has high melting point, (iii) sliming when cut, (iv) forms alloys. (v) Strong and tough, (vi) can be hammered into shape, (vii) good conductor of heat and electricity. (b) Non-Metals such as Leather, plaster of paris, plastics, adhesives, (i) Low melting and boiling point, (ii) dull in appearance, (iii) brittle (breakable, (iv) poor conductor of electricity. Effect of acid, gases and salts on metals and alloys, non-metals used for prostheses and orthoses. Describe the effect of corrosion on metals for prostheses and orthoses. Difference in textures, permeability strength and weight in non-metals. Uses of metals and alloys in prosthetics and orthotics devices such as calipers, braces and many others. Uses of plastics in prosthetics and orthotics; such as KAFO, AFO, SPLINTS and many others. Uses of wood in prosthetics such as Artificial limb, SACH foot, Knee piece. Uses of leather in prosthetics and orthotics, such as ring padding, knee pad, cuff suspension, orthopaedic shoes and many others. Identification of the sources of the following materials used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Metals, plastics, wood, leather, plaster of paris (pop), adhesives Identification of the following tools and equipment used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. (a.) Vice to hold materials, b.) Hard saw to cut, c.) Guillotine machine to cut, d.) Sheer machine to cut, e.) Grinding stones/machine, f.) Welding machine, g.) Vacuum machine, h.) Suction machine, i.) Oven, j.) Drill press m/c, k.) Lathe machine, l.) Craftsman carver, m.) Skiving machine. Maintenance of the tools and equipment used in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Identification of METALS materials to make calipers and braces. Identification of LEATHER materials to make Orthopaedic shoes, knee pads and many others. and Identification of LEATHER materials to make plaster cast technique. Identification of thermoplaster materials to mould socket and spaces. Identification of wood materials to carve socket in limbs. Identification of foam (pedilene) materials to make extension in devices for cosmetic light finish. Identification of adhesives materials to form wood, leather plastic and many others.

Maternal and child health from conception to delivery and post-delivery. The nursing care of mothers, the newborn, and the family. Drugs used in midwifery practice. Pain management in midwifery practice. Anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive organs. Foetal development. Review of history of midwifery in Nigeria and worldwide. Ethics and legal issues in midwifery practice. Theories applied to midwifery practice. Basic concepts of midwifery practice. Standard nursing language and nursing process. Ethico-Legal aspect of HIV/AIDs. Quality of care in midwifery practice.

Concept of community cultural practices. Maternal and child health nursing practice in community settings. Review of the reproductive system in relation to the practice of normal midwifery. The health of the family and the normal needs of the mother, father, foetus and other siblings in the family context. Management of normal pregnancy, labour, puerperium and the care of the baby. Prenatal care/ focused antenatal care. Normal labour. Stages of labour. Normal puerperium. The care of the newborn and newborn environment. Infant nutrition. Discharge, and follow-up. Family care studies as necessary. Domiciliary Midwifery Practice. Role of the nurse. Immunisations - Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI)/ National Programme on Immunisation (NPI). Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT). Physical assessment. Nursing diagnosis. The use of Standing Order and implementation of nursing interventions. Family planning and post-natal exercises. Growth and development of the child. Health education. Growth monitoring. Family planning and infertility. Data collection and management information system in family planning. Record keeping in community practice.

Complications associated with pregnancy, labour, postpartum and the neonatal life. Roles and responsibilities of nurses and midwives in prevention and management of obstetrics emergencies (antepartum haemorrhage, obstructed labour, postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia and many others). Socio-cultural events that contribute significantly to causes of pregnancy complications and obstetrical emergencies. Risk factors/ conditions that complicate pregnancy and labour. Management of risk factors/ conditions. Management of medical conditions and infections that complicate pregnancy. Malposition and malpresentations and their management. Abnormal pregnancy. Abnormal labour. Obstetrics emergencies. Abnormal conditions of the new born. Youth friendly services. Teenage pregnancy and complications.

Students are posted to clinical and community sites where maternal and child health services are provided. Students’ activities include, provision of normal midwifery services. Antenatal booking and mothers’ comprehensive assessment. Palpation. Weighing. Urine testing. Mothers’ education. Home visits in domiciliary midwifery (Field work – 6 weeks/ Health care institutions’ practice and community midwifery services.

The students are posted to the community health facilities to work under supervision of trained staff for the conduct and provision of community midwifery services. Activities include participation in all the clinic services. Provision of antenatal care. Routine care. Monitoring of mothers in labour. Health education. Counselling. Home visits and follow ups. Child welfare clinics. Immunisations and practice proper recording and reporting.