NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

Course Description

In the Neglected Tropical Diseases course, students will be provided with information regarding several tropical diseases and their pathogens including Leishmaniasis, Chagas disease/Sleeping sickness, Trachoma, Arboviruses (with a focus on flaviviruses), Malaria, Schistosomiasis as well as their preferred treatment options. Novel drug design strategies and drug development methodologies will be covered. The disease causing pathogen and the vector which transmits the pathogen will be covered as well as strategies for infection control and treatment. Epidemiological distribution of neglected tropical diseases and pathogenesis will be thoroughly discussed. Public health concerns, geographical distribution and pharmaceutical approaches for treatment and prevention are among the covered topics. Students are also expected to present on recent research in the field, directed at microbiological investigations, treatment and prevention methodologies.

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain what Neglected Tropical Diseases are and which ones are Neglected Tropical Diseases
2. 02 Explain why Neglected Tropical Diseases are classified as such
3. 03 Explain and identify the drugs used for neglected tropical diseases as well as their spread mechanisms and pathogenesis

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Causes and Impacts of Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Diseases: Opportunities for Integrated Intervention Strategies by Beyrer Chris, Sonal Singh, and Darshan Sudarshi.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
2. L02 List the neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
3. L03 Explain the pathogen involved in each neglected tropical disease as well as disease pathogenesis SOLO 3
4. L04 Recognise and define the disease mechanisms associated with neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3
5. L05 Describe treatment methodologies used for specific neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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