CCMAS Course Search

Definition of Chiropractic, Brief history of chiropractic, Philosophy guiding chiropractic practice. Terminology: Adjustment. Biomechanics. Chiropractic. Fixation. Joint manipulation Joint mobilisation. Neuromusculoskeletal. Palpation. Posture. Spinal manipulative therapy. Subluxation. Thrust. Nutrition in Chiropractic.

History of civil engineering. Branches of civil engineering. Roles of civil engineers in government, industry and academia. Allied professionals and their interaction with civil engineers. Career oppoturnities in civil engineering, professional and regulatory bodies. 200 Level

History and state of dentistry in Nigeria and the relevance of dentistry to health in Nigeria. Different practice options in dentistry, private, government and group practices. Different specialties in dentistry. Exposure to different dental operatories, types, equipment, rationale and staffing. Discuss principles of clerkship and the deductive process by which diagnoses are made. Ethical principles of dentistry, the future of a dentist, tooth notations in dentistry, common terms in dentistry, introduction to the dental operatory and the dental laboratories. Manpower types in dentistry. Nuances in different specialties. Orthodontics (ortho). Paediatric dentistry (Paedo). Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). Periodontology (Perio). Restorative dentistry (CONS/PROS). Prognostication in dentistry (ODS, CONS).

Approach to the clinical interview. Basic clinical skills and approach to the clinical examination. Demonstration on how to elicit basic physical signs. Emphasis on technique and general approach to the patient. Immunological and genetic basis of diseases. Tutorials on elementary clinical medicine with emphasis on applied basic medical sciences (including basic principles of radiology).

Approach to the clinical interview. Basic clinical skills and approach to the clinical examination. Demonstration on how to elicit basic physical signs. Emphasis on technique and general approach to the patient. Immunological and genetic basis of diseases. Tutorials on elementary clinical medicine with emphasis on applied basic medical sciences (including basic principles of radiology).

Introduction to various health workers and their various functions, with clear emphasis on where the health team/multidisciplinary approach to patient care intersects. Introduction to basic side-room tests on urine, stool, sputum and blood. Basic therapeutic principles as applied to common disorders.

Malnutrition as a health problem. Nutritional problems of public health importance. Causes of Nutritional problems. Prevention of nutritional problems. Classification of nutritional diseases, diseases due to biological and chemical toxicants in foods. Diet and dental diseases. Diet and cancer. Nutritional basis of diseases- renal, liver, gastrointestinal, Diabetes, hypertension and many others. Nutritional application to management of diseases. Inborn errors of metabolism, metabolic diseases and allergies. Nutrition and immunity. Parental nutrition.

Development of entry-level skills in patient/client management. Integration of academic knowledge with clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Students will be assigned to clinical settings appropriate with their knowledge base at that juncture of the programme. Clinical sites may include specialty areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, rehabilitation centres, home care settings, hearing aid centres, special schools such as schools for the hearing impaired and many others. Student will be required to present a 20-minute case report concerning one relevant case for Clinical Audiology based on Clinical experience. Clinical Audiology students along with consultants in the faculty will participate in Grand Rounds. This experience will focus on exploring the expectations of Clinical Audiology students in a clinical setting. Issues related to the therapist- patient relationship and student-clinical instructor relationship will be discussed. Issues regarding professional behavior, dealing with clinical problems will be emphasised.

Hands-on assessment, treatment planning, and client intervention. Learning to be part of the therapy team and professionally interacting with clients and healthcare providers. Translation of professional behaviour, observation skills, performance skills, and clinical application of knowledge into a clinical setting.

Hands-on skills in assessment, treatment planning, and client intervention. Translation of students’ professional behaviour, observation skills, performance skills, and clinical application of their knowledge into a clinical setting;