Master (M.Sc.) Degree Program and Courses Specifications for Parasitology

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1 Faculty of Medicine Quality Assurance Unit Master (M.Sc.) Degree Program and Courses Specifications for Parasitology (According to currently applied bylaws) Medical Parasitology Department Faculty of medicine Assiut University / ٠

2 Contents Item Page (MS.c) Program Specification For Parasitology, / A. Basic Information 2 B. Professional Information 1. Program aims 2. Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) for the whole program 3. Program academic standards 4. Program external references 5. Program structure and contents 6. Courses contents and Matrixes (Annex 1) 7. Admission requirements 8. Progression and completion requirements 9. Assessment methods and rules 10. Program evaluation 11. Declaration - Annex 1, Courses Specifications 16 First part (Essential basic course) 17 -Course 1: Any chosen Basic Courses : Course Microbiology, Course Public health and community medicine. Course Pediatrics. Second part (Specialized course) - Course 2: Parasitology (advanced) 44 - Annex 2, Program Academic Reference Standards (ARS) 68 - Annex 3, Teaching methods 72 - Annex 4, Assessment methods 75 - Annex 5, Program evaluation tools 79 - Annex 6 Matrixes: 81 I-General Academic reference standards(gars) for postgraduates versus Program ARS 1-Graduate attributes 2-Academic Standards II-Program ARS versus program ILOs III- Program Matrix. - Annex 7, Additional information 100 ١ 3

3 Assiut University Faculty of Medicine Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) Master degree of Parasitology A. Basic Information Program Title: Master degree of Parasitology Nature of the program: Single. Responsible Department: Medical Parasitology Department Program Academic Director (Head of the Department): Prof.Dr/ Abd Alla Abdel Sameeaa Hassan - Principle coordinator: Dr/ Doaa Abdel Hafeez Yones Internal evaluators: Prof.Dr/ Fatma Galal Said External evaluator: Prof. Dr/ Magda Elnazer Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Parasitology Department Date of Approval by the Faculty of Medicine Council of Assiut University: 24/10/2010 Date of most recent approval of program specification by the Faculty of Medicine Council of Assiut University: 24/10/2010 Total number of courses: 2 courses 1. First part:1 course 2. Second part: 1 course ٢

4 B. Professional Information 1- Program aims 1/1 -Develop a sufficient systematic understanding and critical awareness of common diseases related to medical parasitology, and practical skills in diagnosis of common parasitic diseases. 1/2- Develop a critical evaluation of basic techniques used in parasites detection and diagnosis in any sample, and the acquisition of the ability to provide specialist opinion in parasitology. 1/3- Develop within the context of Biomedical Sciences, a sufficient comprehensive understanding of communication, research and scientific methods. 1/4-To Expert of the diagnostic common techniques required to become technically competent in practical parasitology work, and to master the underlying analytical and clinical principles. 1/5- To acquire life-long habits of reading, literature searches, consultation with colleagues, attendance at scientific meetings, and the presentation of scientific work those are essential for continuing professional development (CPD) 1/6- Enable to work effectively, in partnership with other health professionals, support staff, patients and service users 1/7- Enable candidate to start professional careers as specialists of parasitology in Egypt but recognized abroad. 1/8- Enable candidates to pursue higher studies and subspecialties. 1/9-Enable candidates to understand and get the best of published scientific research and do their own. ٣

5 2- Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) for the whole program: 2/1Knowledge and understanding: A- Explain essential facts and principles of Public Health and community medicine or Microbiology or pediatric related to Parasitology. B- Mention essential facts and principles of supportive sciences related to Parasitology. C- Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approach related to Parasitology. D- Give the recent and update developments in the most important themes related to Parasitology. E- Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles that should be applied in practice and are relevant to Parasitology. F- Mention the basics and standards of quality assurance to ensure good practice in the field of Parasitology. G- Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research methodology. H- State the impact of common problems related to Parasitology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems. 2/2 Intellectual outcomes A- Correlate the relevant facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with reasoning, diagnosis and management of common problems Parasitology. B- Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking approach (problem solving) to common clinical or practical situations related to Parasitology. C- Design and /or present a case or review (through seminars/journal clubs.) in one or more of common themes or problems relevant to Parasitology. ٤

6 D- Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in Parasitology. 2/3 Skills 2/3/1 Practical skills A. Demonstrate competently relevant basic laboratory skills related to Parasitology. B. Use the up to date technology for the conditions related to Parasitology. C. Develop plans for performing experiments related to Parasitology. D. Carry out common experiments related to Parasitology. E. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to Parasitology; including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments. F. Use information technology in some of the situations related to Parasitology. G. Share in providing health care services aimed supporting patient care, solving health problems and better understanding of the normal structure and function. H. Write competently all forms of professional reports related to Parasitology (lab reports, experiments reports,). 2/3/2 General skills Including: Practice-based Learning and Improvement Interpersonal and Communication Skills Professionalism Systems-based Practice ٥

7 Practice-Based Learning and Improvement A- Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology (share in audits and risk management activities and use logbooks). B- Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C- Conduct epidemiological Studies and surveys. D- Perform data management including data entry and analysis and using information technology to manage information, access on-line medical information; and support their own education. E- Facilitate learning of students, lab technical staff and other health care professionals including their evaluation and assessment. Interpersonal and Communication Skills F- Maintain therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with patients, their families, lab technical staff and other health professionals. G- Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H- Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I- Work effectively with others as a member of a team or other professional group. Professionalism J- Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society. K- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices. L- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others culture, age, gender, and disabilities. ٦

8 Systems-Based Practice M- Work effectively in relevant academic and health care delivery settings and systems including good administrative and time management. N- Adopt cost-effective practice and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of services. O- Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. 3- Program Academic Reference Standards (ARS) (Annex 2) Academic standards for master degree in Parasitology Assiut Faculty of Medicine developed master degree programs academic standards for different academic specialties. In preparing these standards, the General Academic Reference Standards for post graduate programs (GARS) were adopted. These standards set out the graduate attributes and academic characteristics that are expected to be achieved by the end of the program. These standards were approved by the Faculty Council on Program External References(Benchmark) 1. ACGME (Accredita on Council for Graduate Medical Education) MSc and PhD Thesis programs Parasitology - McGill University ٧

9 5. Program Structure and Contents A. Duration of program: 2 years (maximum 4 years) B. Structure of the program: Total number of hours: 1794hours; Didac c 390h (21.7%), prac cal 1404h (78.3%); total 1794 hrs. First part Didac c 78h (33.3%), prac cal 156h (66.7%); total 234 hrs. Second part Didac c 312 hrs (20%); prac cal 1248 hrs (80%); total 1560 hrs According the currently applied bylaws: Compulsory courses: 100% Optional courses: N/A. Elective courses: None. Hours % from total Basic courses % Humanity and social courses Specialized courses % Others ( Computer,) Field training % C. Program Time Table A- Duration of program 2-4 years divided into o Part 1: (30% from final marks) Program-related basic courses (one year) Students are allowed to sit the exams of these courses a er 12 months from applying to the master degree. o Part 2 (70% from final marks) Minimum 2 years ٨

10 Program related academic and specialized science courses and ILOs Students are not allowed to sit the exams of these courses before 2 years from applying to the master degree. o Part 3 ( no marks) Research pathway; Master Research duration: one year should be officially registered an approved by the department and faculty council, Discussion and acceptance of the research should not be set before 12 months from registering the MSc research. No marks are given to this section. Practical and/or clinical skills according to training plan and log book specifications. Minimum allocation for one year in the responsible department is required. The students pass if they get 60% from the summa ve wri en exams and 60% from oral and Practical exams. Total degrees 1000 marks. 300 marks for first part 700 for second part Wri en exam 40% (280 marks). Practical and oral exams 60% (420 marks) ٩

11 D. Curriculum Structure: (Courses): courses of the program: Modules/ Units delivering courses and student work load list First Part The candidate will choose one course related to parasitology for study in 1 st part after agreement of department from the following courses: *- Public Health. - Biochemistery. - Pathology. - Pharmacology. *- Microbiology. - Clinical Pathology. *- Pediatrics. - Tropical Medicine. - Internal Medicine - Obstetrics and Gynecology. - Ophthalmology. - Dermatology. - General Surgery. Course Code PAR209 PAR204 PAR205 PAR206 PAR207 PAR231 PAR225. PAR223 PAR218 PAR224 PAR226 PAR221 PAR211 Didactics hours Training hours Teaching hours for any chosen course related to parasitology, will be the following: 3hx26=78h 6hx26=156h total hours 234h -Course 1: Any chosen Basic or clinical Course related to parasitology. *These courses are the only selected by candidates for 1 st part study throughout the last 5 years. Second Part Specialized practical Work( log book) Specialized Courses - Course 2: Parasitology PAR h ١٠

12 (advanced) Unit 1: Medical parasitic Helminthology Unit 2: Medical parasitic Protozoology Unit 3: Medical parasitic Entomology Unit 4: Immunoparasitology Third Part 6x52= h 100h 80h 32 h 12x104= h 500h 248h - Total 390h 1404h 1794h 6. Courses Contents (Annex 1) The competency based objectives for each course/module/rotation are specified in conjunction with teaching/training methods, requirements for achieving these objectives and assessment methods. See Annex 1 for detailed specifications for each course/ module Annex 6 II: Program Matrix ١١

13 7-Admission requirements Admission Requirements (prerequisites) if any : I. General Requirements: - Grade good in the final exam from approved faculty of Medicine (except for students from abroad) - Completed his intern year after graduation from medical school - One year appointment within responsible department (for non Assiut University based registrars) II. Specific Requirements: - Fluent in English (study language) VACATIONS AND STUDY LEAVE The current departmental policy is - The current departmental policy is to release demonstrators from their du es for days prior to the scheduled date for the first and final certifying Master Degree examination FEES: As regulated by the postgraduate studies rules and approved by the faculty vice dean of post graduate studies and the faculty and university councils. 8-Progression and completion requirements Examina ons of the first part could be set at 12 months from applying to the master degree. Examina on of the second part cannot be set before 2 years from applying to the degree. Discussion of the master essay could be set a er 1 year from officially registering the subject. The minimum dura on of the program is 2 years. ١٢

14 The students are offered the degree when: 1. Passing the exams of all basic and specialized courses of this program as regulated by the post graduates approved rules by the faculty council. 2. Comple ng all scheduled skills in the log book (minimum 75%). 3. Discussion and acceptance of the essay. 9- Program assessment methods and rules (Annex IV) Method Written examinations: Structured essay questions Objective questions MCQ Problem solving Practical : OSPE Structured oral Logbook assessment Research assignment ILOs measured K & I K,I, P &G skills K,I &G skills All I &G skills ١٣

15 Weighting of assessments: Courses First Part Basic Courses: - Course 1 any chosen course from below list (basic / clinical) related to parasitology. Public Health. - Biochemistery. - Pathology. - Pharmacology. *- Microbiology. - Clinical Pathology. *- Pediatrics. - Tropical Medicine. - Internal Medicine -Obstetrics & Gynecology. - Ophthalmology. - Dermatology. - General Surgery. Specialized courses - course 2: Parasitology (advanced): Unit 1 Medical parasitic Helminthology. Unit 2 Medical parasitic Protozoology. Unit 3 Medical parasitic Entomology. Unit 4 immunoparasitology. Course code ١٤ Written Exam PAR209 PAR204 PAR205 PAR206 PAR207 PAR231 PAR225. PAR223 PAR218 PAR224 PAR226 PAR221 PAR211 Second Part PAR papers (140 mark for each) Oral Exam Degrees Practical / Clinical Exam = 100 practical+ 120 field Total 1000 Examination system: First part: Written exam 3 hours in Basic course + Oral exam +prac cal exam Second part: Wri en exam Two papers 3 hours for each in Parasitology + Oral exam+ practical exam 700 Total

16 10-Program evaluation By whom method Sample Quality Assurance Reports # Unit Field visits Internal evaluators Report # External Evaluator Reports # (s):according to department council External Examiner (s): According to department council Field visits Stakeholders Reports # Field visits Questionnaires Senior students Questionnaires # Alumni Questionnaires # #Annex 5 contains evalua on templates and reports (joined in the departmental folder). #Annex 5 contains evalua on templates and reports 11-Declaration We certify that all of the information required to deliver this program is contained in the above specification and will be implemented. All course specifications for this program are in place. Contributor Name Signature Date Program Principle Coordinator: Dr/ Doaa Abd-Elhafeez Yones Head of the Responsible Department (Program Academic Director): Prof.Dr/ Abdalla Abd- Elsmiaa Hassan ١٥

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18 Annex 1: course specifications for master degree of Parasitology Programs First Part: (Basic course) * Courses specification for the only selected courses throughout the last 5 years during the 1 st part Course 1 ; Microbiology Or Course 1; Public health and community medicine. Or Course 1; Pediatrics ١٧

19 Chosen Course( course 1);Microbiology Name of department: Medical Parasitology Faculty of medicine Assiut University / Course Title: Microbiology. Course code: PAR207 I. Course data Specialty: Parasitology. Number of hours: Didac c 78hours (33.3%), prac cal 156 hours ( 66.7%), Total 234 hours. Department (s) delivering the course: Microbiology and Immunology department in conjunction with Parasitology department Coordinator (s): Staff members of Microbiology Department in conjunction with Parasitology Department as annually approved by both departments councils Date last reviewed: 10/2010 General requirements (prerequisites) if any :NON Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book. ١٨

20 2. Course Aims - To acquire the facts and basic laboratory skills of microbiology which are essential and appropriate to reasoning problem and diseases related to parasitology. 3. Course intending learning outcomes (ILOs): A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical microbiology conditions and diseases related to parasitology. B. Mention the following factual basics and principles essential to Microbiology ; - General bacteriology - Bacterial structure, growth and metabolism - Bacterial genetics - Antimicrobial agents - Pathogenecity of microorganism - Diagnostic microbiology Immunology - Basic immunology - Immunologic diagnostic test and serology - Hypersensitivity General virology - Pathogenesis of viral diseases - Interferon and antiviral agents C. State update and evidence based teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactics seminars Evaluation - Written and oral examination. - Log book ١٩

21 Knowledge related to Microbiology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to Microbiology. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to Microbiology. F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Microbiology. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Microbiology. C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Microbiology. C. Practical skills teaching/ learning Lectures Didactics seminars Evaluation Written and oral examination - Log book ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform the following basic lab skills essential to Microbiology of : -General bacteriology -Bacterial structure, growth and metabolism,bacterial genetics, Practical training Evaluation Written and oral examination -practical exam ٢٠

22 Antimicrobial agents, Pathogen city of microorganism. Diagnostic microbiology,immunology,basic immunology, Immunologic diagnostic test and serology, Hypersensitivity, Tumor immunology B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of microbiology sample management C. Interpret the non invasive &invasive procedures and experiments. D. Perform the non invasive &invasive procedures and experiments E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to microbiology. F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work. G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to microbiology. D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities Observation using a systematic methodology(audit, -Senior staff logbook) experience B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to the microbiology. D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. - Log book Evaluation Log book ٢١

23 Interpersonal and Communication Skills ILOs teaching/ learning F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. Observation -Senior staff G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, experience explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in microbiology and immunology Evaluation Log book K. Write a report in microbiology and immunology ILOs Professionalism L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients culture, age, gender, and disabilities teaching/ learning Observation -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book ٢٢

24 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery Observation settings and systems. -Senior staff P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. experience Evaluation Log book ٢٣

25 4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rotation Course Matrix Time Schedule: First Part Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills General bacteriology A C B A-G Bacterial structure, growth A A B A-G and metabolism Bacterial genetics A B C A-G Antimicrobial agents B C A A-Q Pathogenecity of D C A A-G microorganism Diagnostic microbiology C D A-G A-Q Immunology A A B A-G Basic immunology A D C A-G Immunologic diagnostic test B A B-G A-Q and serology Hypersensitivity A B C A-G Tumor immunology B A B-F A-G General virology C B A A-G Pathogenesis of viral diseases D A C A-G Interferon and antiviral agents A B A-G A-Q 5. Course teaching/learning: Lectures, - Didactics -seminars - practical training in lab - Observation -Senior staff experience ٢٤

26 6. Course teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements *Extra training hours - Didactic teaching. - Practical work. 7. Course assessment methods: i. Assessment tools: written examination Practical examination Oral examination Log book ii. Time schedule: 1 st part. iii. Marks: List of references i. Lectures notes Course notes Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies ii. Essential books Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology, 25th Edi on iii. Recommended books Sherris Medical Microbiology, Fifth Edition Microbiology, 2nd edi on: Books: by Richard A. Harvey, Pamela ٢٥

27 iv. Periodicals, Web sites, etc Periodicals, Journal of clinical microbiology Microbiology Journal of Medical microbiology Web sites: v. others: None. 9. Signatures Course Coordinator: Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones Head of the Department: Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan Date: Date: ٢٦

28 Course 1; Public Health and Community Medicine Name of department: Medical parasitology Faculty of Medicine Assiut University / I. Course data Course Title: public health and Community Medicine. Course code: PAR 209 Specialty: Parasitology Number of hours : Didactic 78h (33.3%) practical 156h. (66.7%),total 234 hours. Department (s) delivering the course: public health and community medicine department in conjunction with Parasitology department Coordinator (s): Staff members of public health and community medicine department in conjunction with Parasitology Department as annually approved by both departments councils Date last reviewed: General requirements (prerequisites) if any :None. Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book. ٢٧

29 2. Course Aims 2/1- To acquire the facts of Public Health and community medicine related to parasitology field. 2/2- The student should be community oriented and capable of responding to community health needs and management of diseases related to parasitology. 3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs): A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to Public health and community medicine as well as well as epidemiology of parasitic diseases. B. Mention the factual basics and principles of public health and community medicine which are essential to Parasitology including the following: Measurement of health General epidemiology of parasitic infection Medical statistics Epidemiology of selected parasitic infection endemic in Egypt such as schistosomiasis, filariasis, amoebiasis, etc. Health systems and health services in Egypt C. State update and evidence based teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. Evaluation - Written and oral examination - Log book ٢٨

30 Knowledge related to epidemiology of endemic parasitic diseases D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to parasitology. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to parasitology. F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research. B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and parasitic diseases of relevance to public health and community medicine. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to community conditions relevance to public health as well as parasitology. C. Design and present audits, seminars in common parasitic problems related to public health. teaching/ learning Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. Evaluation Written and oral examination - Log book ٢٩

31 ILOs C. Practical skills A. Perform the basic practical skills in survey and screening of parasitic diseases,essential to Public health and community medicine. B. Use method of screening and sampling population in surveillance and evaluation of health services. C. Interpret the data of field work and epidemiology study. D. Perform the biostastic tests and sampling calculation for screening. D. Write and evaluate of data analysis. E. Perform the basic research methods in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work; in epidemiology study of parasitic disease. F. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to public health and community medicine. teaching/ learning Practical training Evaluation Practical exam D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook) B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to the course Observation Discussion Observation supervision Seminars and Evaluation - Portfolio -Log book ٣٠

32 D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Interpersonal and Communication Skills ILOs teaching/ learning F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. Observation -Senior staff G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, experience explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a community study. K. Write a report Professionalism ILOs L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients culture, age, gender, and disabilities teaching/ learning Observation -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book Evaluation Log book ٣١

33 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery Observation settings and systems. -Senior staff P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. experience Evaluation Log book 4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rotation) Course Matrix Time Schedule: First Part Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Measurement of health B C - A-E General epidemiology of B,D,F,G A B A-E parasitic infection Medical statistics B,D A-C A-F A-E Epidemiology of selected parasitic infection endemic in Egypt such as schistosomiasis, filariasis, amoebiasis, etc. A-G A-C A-F A-Q Health systems and health services in Egypt B A B C,I ٣٢

34 5. Course teaching/learning: Lectures, - Didactics -seminars - practical training - Observation -Senior staff experience 6. Course teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements *Extra training hours - Didactic teaching. - Practical work. 7. Course assessment methods: i. Assessment tools: written examination Practical examination Oral examination Log book ii. Time schedule: 1 st part. iii. Marks: List of references i. Lectures notes Course notes Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies. ii. Essential books Maxcy-Rosenau (2008): Public health and preven ve medicine, Prentice- Hall Interna onal Inc. 15 th edition Park K. (2007) eighteenth edition: Environment and Health at Park s textbook of preventive and social medicine. Ms Banarsidas Bhanot,., India iii. Recommended books ٣٣

35 Dimensions of Community Health, Boston Burr Ridge Dubuque, short Textbook of preventive and social Medicine. Epidemiology in medical prac ce, 5th edi on. Churchill Livingstone. New York, London and Tokyo iv. Periodicals, Web sites, etc Periodicals, International Journal of epidemiology ECMA periodicals American Journal of Epidemiology British Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health Web sites: WWW. CDC and WHO sites v. others : None. 9. Signatures Course Coordinator: Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones Head of the Department: Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan Date: Date: ٣٤

36 Course 1; Pediatrics Name of department: Medical parasitology Faculty of Medicine Assiut University / Course Title: Pediatrics. Course code: PAR 225. Specialty: Parasitology I. Course data Number of hours : Didac c 78h (33.3%) prac cal 156h. (66.7%),total 234 hours. Department (s) delivering the course: Pediatrics department in conjunction with medical Parasitology department Coordinator (s): Staff members of Pediatrics Department in conjunction with medical Parasitology Department as annually approved by both departments councils Date last reviewed: General requirements (prerequisites) if any: None. Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book. ٣٥

37 2. Course Aims 2/1- To acquire the facts of pediatrics and clinical skills related to parasitology field which are essential to clinical reasoning of clinical parasitic diseases in pediatrics and management. 3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs): A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics including definition, causative parasite, and pathogenesis, mode of infection, life cycle, clinical manifestation, investigatory tools, complication and prevention. B. Mention the factual basics and principles of Pediatrics which are essential to Parasitology including the following: Basic of pediatric. Growth failure. Parasitic diseases and respiratory infections. Parasitic diseases and diarrhea & dysentery in pediatrics. Parasitic diseases and CNS infection. Parasitic diseases and anemia. Parasitic diseases and lymphadenopthy. Parasitic diseases and teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. Evaluation - Written and oral examination - Log book ٣٦

38 hepatosplenomegaly. Parasitic fever in pediatrics.. C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research. H. State the impact of common problems related to the field of parasitic diseases in pediatrics on the society and how good practice can improve these problems. B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and parasitic diseases of relevance to pediatrics. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to community conditions teaching/ learning Lectures Didactics Seminars Tutorial. Evaluation Written and oral examination Log book. Problem solving. ٣٧

39 relevance to pediatrics. C. Design and present audits, seminars in common parasitic problems related to pediatrics. D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the parasitic diseases in pediatrics. C. Practical skills ILOs A. Obtain proper history, examine and clinically diagnose different conditions related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. B. order the non invasive diagnostic procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination and-- diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics C. Interpret the non invasive diagnostic procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination for diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics. D. Perform the non invasive diagnostic procedures and laboratory experiments for stool, urine and blood examination for diagnosis of parasitic diseases in pediatrics E. Prescribe the proper treatment of parasitic diseases in pediatrics. F. Carry out patient management plans for the parasitic diseases in pediatrics. teaching/ learning Clinical training Case presentation Clinical rounds. Evaluation Clinical exam Check list Logbook. ٣٨

40 G. Counsel and educate patients and their family about parasitic diseases in pediatrics related health problems. H. Use information technology to support patient care decisions and patient education for parasitic diseases in pediatrics related conditions. I. Provide health care services aimed at preventing the conditions parasitic diseases in pediatrics related health problems. J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems related to parasitic diseases in pediatrics. D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook) B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to pediatrics. D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Observation Discussion Observation supervision Seminars and Evaluation - Portfolio -Log book ٣٩

41 Interpersonal and Communication Skills ILOs teaching/ learning F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. Observation -Senior staff G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, experience explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a community study. K. Write a report Evaluation Log book ILOs Professionalism L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society. M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices. N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients culture, age, gender, and disabilities teaching/ learning Observation -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book ٤٠

42 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning O. Work effectively in relevant health care Observation delivery settings and systems. -Senior staff P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. experience Evaluation Log book 4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rota on) Course Matrix Time Schedule: First Part Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Basic of pediatric. B C - A-E Growth failure. B A A,B A-E Parasitic diseases and A-H A-D A-J A-Q respiratory infections. Parasitic diseases and diarrhea & dysentery in pediatrics. A-H A-D A-J A-Q Parasitic diseases and CNS A-H A-D A-J A-Q infection. Parasitic diseases and anemia. A-H A-D A-J A-Q Parasitic diseases and A-H A-D A-J A-Q lymphadenopthy. Parasitic diseases and A--H A-D A-J A-Q hepatosplenomegaly. Parasitic fever in pediatric A- H A-D A-J A-Q ٤١

43 5. Course teaching/learning: Lectures, - Didactics -seminars - practical and clinical training - Observation -Senior staff experience 6. Course teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements *Extra training hours - Didactic teaching. - Practical / clinical work. 7. Course assessment methods: i. Assessment tools: written examination Clinical examination Oral examination Log book. portfolio. ii. Time schedule: 1 st part. iii. Marks: List of references i. Lectures notes Course notes Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies ii. Essential books Fundamentals of Pediatrics; book of staff members of the department. Guyton AC, Hall JE: Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11 th ed. Saunders, ٤٢

44 iii. Recommended books Nelson textbook of pediatrics, 2008 iv. Periodicals, Web sites, etc Pediatrics Pediatric clinic of North America v. Others: none 9. Signatures Course Coordinator: Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones Head of the Department: Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan Date: Date: ٤٣

45 Second part Specialized Course Course 2: Parasitology (Advanced) Name of department: Medical Parasitology Faculty of medicine Assiut University, / Course data Course Title: Parasitology (advanced). Course code: PAR208 Specialty: Parasitology Number of hours Didac c 312h (20%), prac cal 1248h.(80%), Total : 1560h. Department (s) delivering the course: Medical Parasitology Department- Faculty of medicine Assiut university Coordinator (s): Course coordinator: Dr/ Doaa Abd-Elhafeez Yones Date last reviewed: June, 2010 Requirements (prerequisites) if any: A- M.B.B.Ch. Degree from any Egyptian Faculties of Medicine B-Equivalent Degree from medical schools abroad approved by the Ministry of Higher Education C-Regulatory rules of postgraduate studies of Assiut university and faculty of medicine and faculty bylaws. Requirements from the students to achieve course ILOs are clarified in the joining log book. It is divided into 4 units: -Unit 1: Medical parasi c Helmenthology. -Unit 2 Medical parasi c Protozoology -Unit 3 Medical parasi c Entomology -Unit 4 immunoparasitology ٤٤

46 2. Course Aims 2/1-To acquire the basic essential updated medical and epidemiological knowledge of common endemic parasitic infection either in medical helminthology, entomatology, protozoology and parasitic immunology 2/2- To provide student with practical laboratory and field skills to proper handling samples for proper final diagnosis of common endemic parasitic diseases. 2/3- To deal with national common parasitic problems and participate in health services team for preventing endemic parasitic diseases and complications. ٤٥

47 3. Course intended learning outcomes (ILOs) Unit 1; Medical parasitic Helminthology. A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. B. Mention the factual basics and principles essential to Medical parasitic Helminthology. C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to the Medical parasitic Helminthology F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research. H.State the impact of common problems related to the field of Medical parasitic Helminthology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems. ٤٦ teaching/ Learning Didactic (lectures, seminars, tutorial) journal club, -Critically appraised topic, Educational prescription. Evaluation -Written exam - Oral exam - Log book

48 B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Medical parasitic Helminthology. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Medical parasitic Helminthology C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. D-. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the Medical parasitic Helminthology. teaching/ learning Didactic (lectures, seminars, tutorial) journal club, -Critically appraised topic, Educational prescription Evaluation -Written exam Oral exam - Log book C. Practical skills ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform the basic lab skills essential to Medical parasitic Helminthology including stool processing. B. Use instruments and devices in evaluation of sampling in Medical parasitic Helminthology. C. Interpret the non invasive procedures& experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. D. Perform the non invasive procedures& - laboratory & practical training Field training. Evaluation -practical and field exam, - Log book Check list on steps of sample preparation Objective ٤٧

49 experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work. G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. H. Develop and carry out plans for performing experiments related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to Medical parasitic Helminthology including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments. J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems. D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities using a systematic methodology(audit, logbook) B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to Medical parasitic Helminthology. D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Observation -Senior staff experience Seminars Journal club Discussion with staffs senior structured practical examination s. Evaluation Log book portfolio ٤٨

50 Interpersonal and Communication Skills ILOs teaching/ learning F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with Observation others. -Senior staff G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, experience explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. Oral and written H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, communication. explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in Medical parasitic Helminthology. K. Write a report in Medical parasitic Helminthology. Evaluation Log book portfolio ILOs Professionalism L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others culture, age, gender, and disabilities teaching/ learning Observation -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book Patient survey. 360o global rating. Check list evaluation of live or recorded performance. ٤٩

51 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning Methods Evaluation of O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery settings and systems. P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. Observation -Senior staff experience Log book -Patient survey. -360o global rating. -Check list evaluation of live or recorded performance. ٥٠

52 Unit2: Medical Parasitic Protozology A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to Medical Parasitic Protozology. B. Mention the factual basics and principles essential to Medical Parasitic Protozoology. C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Medical Parasitic Protozoology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to medical parasitic protozoology. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles relevant to the medical parasitic protozoology. F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research H. State the impact of common problems related to the field of medical parasitic protozoology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems. teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactic Tutorial Seminars Evaluation -Written exam - Oral exam - Log book ٥١

53 B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to medical parasitic protozoology. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to medical parasitic protozoology. C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to medical parasitic protozoology. D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the medical parasitic protozoology. teaching/ learning -Lectures Didactic Tutorial Seminars Evaluation -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book ILOs C. Practical skills teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation A. Perform the following basic lab skills essential to medical parasitic protozoology including stool and urine processing. B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of stool and urine samples. C. Interpret the non invasive procedures and experiments related to medical parasitic protozoology. D. Perform the non invasive procedures and experiments related to medical parasitic ٥٢ Practical and laboratory training. -Practical exam - Log book

54 protozoology. E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to medical parasitic protozoology. F. Perform the following basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work in medical parasitic protozoology. G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to medical parasitic protozoology. H. Develop and carry out plans for performing experiments related to medical parasitic protozoology. I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to medical parasitic protozoology; including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments. J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems. D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities Observation using a systematic methodology(audit, -Senior staff logbook) experience B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. participate in one audit or survey related to the course D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Evaluation Log book ٥٣

55 ILOs Interpersonal and Communication Skills teaching/ learning Methods of Evaluation F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in medical parasitic protozoology. K. Write a report in medical parasitic protozoology. Observation -Senior staff experience Log book ILOs Professionalism L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others culture, age, gender, and disabilities teaching/ learning Observation -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book ٥٤

56 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery Observation settings and systems. -Senior staff P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. experience Evaluation Log book ٥٥

57 Unit3: Medical Parasitic Entomology A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to Medical parasitic Entomology. B. Mention the following factual basics and principles essential to Medical parasitic Entomology. C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Medical parasitic Entomology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to Medical parasitic Entomology. E. Mention the basic ethical and medicolegal principles revenant to Medical parasitic Entomology. F. Mention the basics of quality assurance to ensure good professional skills in his field. G. Mention the ethical and scientific principles of medical research. H. State the impact of common problems related to the field of medical parasitic Entomology on the society and how good practice can improve these problems. teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars Evaluation Written exam - Oral exam - Log book ٥٦

58 B. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to Medical parasitic Entomology. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to Medical parasitic Entomology. C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to Medical parasitic Entomology. D. Formulate management plans and alternative decisions in different situations in the field of Medical parasitic Entomology. teaching/ learning Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars Evaluation -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book Problem solving ILOs C. Practical skills A. Perform the basic lab skills essential to the Medical parasitic Entomology including processing of entomological samples B. use instruments and devices in evaluation of entomological samples. C. Interpret the non invasive procedures and experiments of entomological samples. D. Perform the non invasive procedures and experiments related to Medical parasitic Entomology. E. Write and evaluate of the reports related to ٥٧ teaching/ learning Practical and laboratory training Field training. Evaluation -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book

59 entomological samples. F. Perform the basic experiments in related basic sciences to be utilized in the research work: SEM G. Use information technology to support decisions in common situations related to Medical parasitic Entomology. H. Develop and carry out plans for performing experiments related to Medical parasitic Entomology.. I. Counsel and educate students, technicians and junior staff, in the lab about conditions related to Medical parasitic Entomology including handling of samples, devices, safety and maintenance of laboratory equipments. J. Share in providing health care services aimed solving health problems related to Medical parasitic Entomology. D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities Observation using a systematic methodology(audit, -Senior staff logbook) experience B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. Observation and supervision C. participate in one audit or survey related to the course D. Perform data management including data entry and analysis. E. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Evaluation Log book ٥٨

60 ILOs Interpersonal and Communication Skills teaching/ learning Evaluation F. Maintain ethically sound relationship with others. G. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. H. Provide information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. I. Work effectively with others as a member of a health care team or other professional group. J. Present a case in Medical parasitic Entomology K. Write a report in Medical parasitic Entomology Observation -Senior staff experience -Written & oral communication Observation Log book ILOs Professionalism teaching/ learning Evaluation L. Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society M. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles including provision or withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, business practices N. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others culture, age, gender, and disabilities Observation -Senior staff experience Log book ٥٩

61 Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning O. Work effectively in relevant health care delivery Observation settings and systems. -Senior staff P. Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not compromise quality of care. Q. Assist patients in dealing with system complexities. experience Evaluation Log book ٦٠

62 Unit4: Immunoparasitology A-Knowledge and understanding ILOs A. Describe common clinical conditions and diseases related to immunoprasitology. B. Mention the factual basics and principles essential to immunoparasitology including the following: - The principles of immunology. - Immunobiology and immunodiagnosis of different parasites. C. State update and evidence based Knowledge related to Immunoparasitology. D. Memorize the facts and principles of the other relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences related to immunoparasitology. teaching/ Learning Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars Evaluation Written exam - Oral exam - Log book ٦١

63 C. Intellectual outcomes ILOs A. Correlates the facts of relevant basic and clinically supportive sciences with conditions and diseases of relevance to immunoparasitology. B. Demonstrate an investigatory and analytic thinking (problem solving) approaches to conditions relevance to immunoparasitology. C. Design and present audits, cases, seminars in common problems related to immunoparasitology. teaching/ learning Lectures Didactics Tutorial Seminars Evaluation -Written exam -Oral exam - Log book Problem solving C. Practical skills =0 D. General Skills Practice-Based Learning and Improvement ILOs teaching/ learning A. Perform practice-based improvement activities Observation using a systematic methodology(audit, -Senior staff logbook) experience B. Appraises evidence from scientific studies. C. Participate in one audit related to the immunoparasitology. D. Facilitate learning of junior students and other health care professionals. Evaluation Log book ٦٢

64 ILOs Interpersonal and Communication Skills teaching/ learning Evaluation E. Elicit information using effective nonverbal, explanatory, questioning, and writing skills. Observation -Senior staff experience Log book ILOs Professionalism teaching/ learning Evaluation F. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to others culture, age, gender, and disabilities Systems-Based Practice ILOs teaching/ learning G. Assist patients in dealing with system Observation complexities. -Senior staff experience Evaluation Log book ٦٣

65 4. Course contents (topic s/modules/rotation) Course Matrix Time Schedule: Second part Unit 1; Medical parasitic Helminthology Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Introduction to Medical A B A&B A-E Parasitic helminthology hepatic flukes (Fasciola sp A-H A-D A-J A-Q and Dicrocoelium dendriticum). intestinal flukes (Heterophyes sp and Fasciolopsis sp). A-H A-D A-J A-Q blood flukes (Schistosoma sp). A-H A-D A-J A-Q lung flukes (Paragonimus sp) A-H A-D A&B A-Q Pseudophyllidea and Cyclophyllidea. A-H A-D A&C A-Q Diphyllobothrium latum A-H A-D A-J A-Q Family Taenidae, A-H A-D A-J A-Q Hymenolepis nana and diminuta A-H A-D A-J A-Q Intestinal nematodes Ascariasis, A-H A-D A-J A-Q Entrobiasis, A-H A-D A&C A-Q Trichinella spiralis A-H A-D A-J A-Q Strongloides stercoralis A-H A- D A-J A-E Tissue nematodes Filariasis A-H A-D A-G A-E Unit 2; Medical Parasi c Protozoology Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Introduction to medical A&C B A&B A&C protozoology Amoebiasis A-H A-D A-J A-Q ٦٤

66 Leishmaniasis A-H A-D A-J A-Q Giardiasis, A-H A-D A-J AQ Malaria, A-H A-D A-J A-Q Trypanosomiasis A-H A-D A-J A-Q Toxoplasmosis, A-H A-D A-J A-Q Sarcocystis, A-H A-D A-J A-Q Balantium coli A-H A-D A-J A-Q Topic Unit 3 Medical Parasi c Entomology Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Introduction to Medical A&C B A&B A&C Entomology Mosquitoes A-H A-D A-J A-Q Flies A-H A-D A-J A-Q Myiasis A-H A-D A-J AQ Fleas A-H A-D A-J A-Q Bugs A-H A-D A-J A-Q Lice A-H A-D A-J A-Q Ticks A&C B A&B A&C Mites A-H A-D A-J A-Q Cyclops A-H A-D A-J A-Q Other medically important A-H A-D A-J A-Q arthropods Unit 4 Immunoparasitology Topic Covered ILOs Knowledge Intellectual Practical skill General Skills Principles of immunology B B - C Immunobiology of different B C - C parasites Immunodiagnosis of different parasites (techniques in immunology A-D A-C - A-G ٦٥

67 5. Course teaching/learning: Didactic (lectures, seminars, tutorial) - Journal club, -Critically appraised topic, -Educational prescription - Practical sessions in lab. - Direct observation of the practical work as Dissection, processing of the specimens, and Making different types of staining techniques -Observation and supervision -Written & oral communication Observation - field training. -Senior staff experience. 6. Course teaching/learning: for students with poor achievements Extra number of: 1- didactic teaching hours. 2- Discussion sessions 3- Practical sessions 4- Office hours 7. Course assessment methods: i. Assessment tools: o Written exam o Problem solving o Oral exam. o Logbook. o practical, field and oral examinations o Check list on steps of sample preparation o Objective structured practical examinations. o Patient survey. o 360o global ra ng. ٦٦

68 o Check list evaluation of live or recorded performance. ii. Time schedule: Second part. o iii. Marks: List of references i. Lectures notes Course notes Staff members print out of lectures and/or CD copies ii. Essential books Diagnostic medical parasitology Foundations of Parasitology (Paperback edition) by Larry S Roberts, John Janovy,2 nd edition. iii. Recommended books Medical Diagnostic Parasitology by Lynne Shore Garcia iv. Periodicals, Web sites, etc o Journal of Tropical Med and Parasitolology Journal of Parasitology Journal of Parasite Immunolology. Journal of Egyptian Society of parasitology. 9. Signatures Course Coordinator: Doaa Abd Elhafeez Yones Head of the Department: Abd Allah Abd Elsameaa Hassan Date: Date: ٦٧

69 1- Graduate attributes for basic master degree In Parasitology The Graduate (after residence training and master degree years of study) must: 1- Have the capability to be a scholar, understanding and applying basics, methods and tools of scientific research and medical audit in the chosen field of Parasitology. 2- Appraise and utilise scientific knowledge to continuously update and improve clinical practice in related specialty. 3- Acquire sufficient medical knowledge in the basic biomedical, clinical, behavioural and clinical sciences, medical ethics and medical jurisprudence and apply such knowledge in patient care in the field of Parasitology. 4- Dealing with common problems and health promotion using updated information in the field of Parasitology. 5- Identify and share to solve health problems in his specialty. 6- Acquire all competencies including the use of recent technologies- that enable him to provide safe, scientific, and ethical care including update use of new technology in the Parasitology field. 7- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that ensure effective information exchange with other health professions, the scientific community, junior students and the public. 8- Function as supervisor, and trainer in relation to colleagues, medical students and other health professions. 9- Acquire decision making capabilities in different situations related to his field of practice. 10- Show responsiveness to the larger context of the related health care system, including e.g. the organisation of health care, partnership with health care providers and managers, practice of cost-effective health care, health economics, and resource allocations. ٦٨

70 11- Be aware of public health and health policy issues and share in system-based improvement of his practice and related health care. 12- Show appropriate attitudes and professionalism. 13- Demonstrate skills of lifelong learning and maintenance of competence and ability for continuous medical education and learning in subsequent stages in the Parasitology or one of its subspecialties. ٦٩

71 2- Competency based Standards for basic master degree graduates By the end of the program, the graduate should demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding of 2-1-A- Established basic, biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and behavioral sciences related to the Parasitology. 2-1-B- The relation between practice in the specialty and the welfare of society. 2-1-C- Up to date and recent developments in common problems related to the field of Parasitology. 2-1-D- Ethical and medicolegal principles relevant to practice in the Parasitology field. 2-1-E -Quality assurance principles related to the good medical practice in the Parasitology field. 2-1-F- Ethical and scientific basics of medical research. By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to demonstrate the following: 2-2-A- Correlation of different relevant sciences in the problem solving and management of common problems of the Parasitology. 2-2-B- Problem solving skills based on data analysis and evaluation (even in the absence of some) for common situations related to Parasitology C- Demonstrating systematic approach in studying common themes or problems relevant to the Parasitology field. 2-2-D- Making alternative decisions in different situations in the field of the Parasitology Knowledge and understanding 2.2- Intellectual skills: 2.3- Practical /Clinical skills By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to 2-3-A - Provide practical and or laboratory services that can help patient care, solving health problems and better understanding of the normal structure and function. 2-3-B- Demonstrate practical / laboratory skills relevant to Parasitology C- Write and comment on reports for situations related to the field of Parasitology. ٧٠

72 2.4- General skills By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to Competency-based outcomes for practice-based learning and improvement 2-4-A- Demonstrate practice-based learning and improvement skills that involves investigation and evaluation of their own practice, appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence, improvements in provided services and risk management. 2-4-B- Use all information sources and technology to improve his practice. 2-4-C- Demonstrate skills of teaching and evaluating others. Competency-based objectives for interpersonal and communication Skills 2-4-D- Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families, lab technical staff and other health professionals. Competency-based objectives for Professionalism 2-4-E- Demonstrate professionalism behaviors, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population. Competency-based objectives for Systems-based Practice 2-4-F- Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and academic services and the ability to effectively use system resources to provide care that is of optimal value. 2-4-G- Demonstrate skills of effective time management. 2-4-H- Demonstrate skills of self and continuous learning. ٧١

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