Common core courses

Lesson 1 · Body organization

1. 1.1distinguish anatomy/physiology/pathophysiology
2. 1.2order levels of organization
3. 1.3explain homeostasis
4. 1.4use position/directional terms
5. 1.5locate surface regions
6. 1.6locate cavities/membranes/planes
7. 1.7map abdominal regions.

Lesson 2 · Cells · in preparation

1. 2.1identify membrane/nucleus/organelles
2. 2.2explain diffusion/osmosis/facilitated diffusion
3. 2.3explain active transport/filtration
4. 2.4explain endocytosis
5. 2.5distinguish mitosis/meiosis/ageing.

Lesson 3 · Tissues · in preparation

1. 3.1distinguish epithelial/connective tissues
2. 3.2distinguish muscle/nervous tissues
3. 3.3identify membranes/neuron parts
4. 3.4compare exocrine/endocrine glands
5. 3.5explain tissue ageing.

Lesson 4 · Blood · in preparation

1. 4.1identify plasma/cells
2. 4.2explain haemopoiesis/blood-cell roles
3. 4.3apply ABO/Rh/CBC
4. 4.4trace platelets/clot formation
5. 4.5explain clotting regulation.

Lesson 5 · Vessels/circulation · in preparation

1. 5.1compare vessel types/anastomoses
2. 5.2trace pulmonary/systemic circuits
3. 5.3trace hepatic portal/fetal circuits
4. 5.4explain BP
5. 5.5explain renal/neural/intrinsic regulation.

Lesson 6 · Heart · in preparation

1. 6.1locate heart/membranes/chambers
2. 6.2trace valves/coronary supply
3. 6.3explain cycle/sounds
4. 6.4explain conduction/rate
5. 6.5relate stroke volume/output.

Lesson 7 · Lymphatic system

1. 7.1explain lymph entry
2. 7.2trace vessels/return
3. 7.3explain nodes
4. 7.4distinguish nodules
5. 7.5relate spleen structure/function
6. 7.6identify thymus/T-cell maturation.

Lesson 8 · Urinary

1. 8.1locate organs/nephron
2. 8.2trace filtration/reabsorption/secretion
3. 8.3explain volume/BP control
4. 8.4explain pH/hormonal control
5. 8.5describe micturition/normal urine.

Lesson 9 · Digestive/endocrine · in preparation

1. 9.1trace tract/accessory organs
2. 9.2explain digestion/absorption
3. 9.3identify liver functions
4. 9.4identify endocrine glands
5. 9.5explain hypothalamus–pituitary feedback.

Guided bilingual sections with examples, visuals and practice checks

Guided bilingual sections with examples, visuals and practice checks

Guided bilingual sections with examples, visuals and practice checks

Guided bilingual sections with examples, visuals and practice checks

Guided bilingual sections with examples, visuals and practice checks

Lesson 1 · Medical law · in preparation

1. 1.1distinguish law/ethics and sources
2. 1.2identify courts and responsibilities
3. 1.3apply health-profession and labour rules to a scenario.

Lesson 2 · Citizenship · in preparation

1. 2.1explain state/citizen/public service
2. 2.2apply rights/duties and governance
3. 2.3reason through corruption/conflict/democratic participation.

Lesson 1 · Medicines

1. 1.1identify origin/forms
2. 1.2recognize common drugs.

Lesson 2 · Safe administration

1. 2.1interpret prescriptions/measures
2. 2.2distinguish routes/doses.

Lesson 3 · Drug action

1. 3.1trace liberation/absorption/metabolism/elimination
2. 3.2explain actions/interactions.

Lesson 4 · Safety/supply

1. 4.1recognize adverse effects/poisoning
2. 4.2explain regulation/storage/monitoring.

Lesson 5 · Class survey

1. 5.1distinguish anti-infective/antiparasitic groups
2. 5.2distinguish analgesic/anti-inflammatory groups
3. 5.3identify cardiovascular groups.

Lesson 1 · The microbial world

1. 1.1what microbiology is and why health personnel study it
2. 1.2the major groups of microorganisms
3. 1.3the useful work of microorganisms
4. 1.4how microorganisms cause harm.

Lesson 2 · How microbiology became a science

1. 2.1the first microscopists
2. 2.2spontaneous generation and the proof of biogenesis
3. 2.3Koch, pure culture and the postulates
4. 2.4vaccines, antisepsis and the first antimicrobial drugs.

Lesson 3 · The bacterial cell

1. 3.1prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells compared
2. 3.2inside the bacterial cell
3. 3.3the cell wall and the Gram stain
4. 3.4capsules, flagella and fimbriae
5. 3.5endospores.

Lesson 4 · Morphology, classification and naming

1. 4.1the shapes and arrangements of bacteria
2. 4.2spirochaetes, rickettsiae and chlamydiae
3. 4.3classifying life, taxonomy and scientific names
4. 4.4criteria used to identify bacteria.

Lesson 5 · Bacterial growth, nutrition and culture

1. 5.1binary fission and the growth curve
2. 5.2bacterial metabolism
3. 5.3counting bacteria and growth factors
4. 5.4physical requirements for growth
5. 5.5culture media preparation and consistency
6. 5.6the seven routine laboratory media.

Lesson 6 · Viruses

1. 6.1introducing viruses
2. 6.2the structure of a virion
3. 6.3viral genomes and classification
4. 6.4the viral replication cycle.

Lesson 7 · Immunity

1. 7.1the immune system and its properties
2. 7.2innate immunity
3. 7.3adaptive immunity.

Lesson 8 · Controlling microbial growth

1. 8.1sterilisation, disinfection and asepsis
2. 8.2methods of microbial control
3. 8.3the language of infection and disease.

Lesson 1 · Foundations

1. 1.1what health care ethics is and why it matters
2. 1.2the human person and the ethical dimension
3. 1.3the principles of medical ethics.

Lesson 2 · Professional practice

1. 2.1ethics, morality, deontology and bioethics
2. 2.2the moral vocabulary of practice
3. 2.3responsibility, conflicts and norms.

Lesson 3 · Vulnerability

1. 3.1human-rights texts and the codes
2. 3.2rights of the child, the sick and the older person
3. 3.3abuse, neglect and vulnerable patients.

Lesson 4 · End of life

1. 4.1respect for life, dignity and euthanasia
2. 4.2palliative care, accompaniment and research ethics
3. 4.3care of the dying and the last office.

Lesson 5 · Accountability

1. 5.1duties and prohibitions of the health worker
2. 5.2professional secrecy
3. 5.3professional and civil responsibility.

Lesson 1 · Safe reception · in preparation

1. 1.1demonstrate patient reception/relationship
2. 1.2demonstrate asepsis/safety.

Lesson 2 · Care setting · in preparation

1. 2.1prepare bed/equipment
2. 2.2position patient and explain pressure-injury prevention.

Lesson 3 · Observation · in preparation

1. 3.1measure vital signs/output
2. 3.2document and hand over findings.

Lesson 4 · Sampling/asepsis · in preparation

1. 4.1demonstrate antiseptic practice
2. 4.2demonstrate specimen handling.

Lesson 5 · Administration · in preparation

1. 5.1identify medication routes
2. 5.2demonstrate supervised injection/infusion preparation.

Lesson 6 · Comfort/wounds · in preparation

1. 6.1demonstrate prescribed comfort procedures
2. 6.2demonstrate dressings/bandages.

Lesson 1 · Foundations/lifespan · in preparation

1. 1.1define nursing psychology
2. 1.2compare development stages.

Lesson 2 · Self/adaptation · in preparation

1. 2.1distinguish body image/personality
2. 2.2explain motivation/defence/adaptation.

Lesson 3 · Cognition · in preparation

1. 3.1distinguish attention/perception/learning/memory
2. 3.2apply common alterations to care.

Lesson 4 · Relationships · in preparation

1. 4.1demonstrate therapeutic communication
2. 4.2explain group dynamics.

Lesson 1 · Infection chain

1. 1.1identify agent/reservoir/portal
2. 1.2trace transmission and susceptibility.

Lesson 2 · Personal/food/water hygiene

1. 2.1demonstrate hand/personal hygiene
2. 2.2explain food and household-water safety.

Lesson 3 · Environment

1. 3.1distinguish home waste and sanitation measures
2. 3.2apply hospital waste/infection control.

Lesson 4 · Nursing responsibility

1. 4.1demonstrate cross-infection prevention
2. 4.2explain reporting/education role.

Lesson 1 · Sociology

1. 1.1define roles/norms/culture
2. 1.2explain social causes of disease
3. 1.3apply communication/group dynamics.

Lesson 2 · Anthropology

1. 2.1distinguish beliefs/customs and innate/acquired influences
2. 2.2apply cultural understanding to illness/death care.

Lesson 1 · Numbers

1. 1.1calculate fractions/decimals
2. 1.2use ratios/conversions.

Lesson 2 · Clinical calculations

1. 2.1calculate dosage
2. 2.2calculate weight-based/paediatric dose
3. 2.3calculate infusion flow.

Lesson 3 · Descriptive statistics

1. 3.1classify variables
2. 3.2summarize tables/distributions/central tendency
3. 3.3calculate rates/dispersion.

Lesson 4 · Sampling/inference

1. 4.1distinguish population/sample/bias
2. 4.2interpret estimation/hypotheses/significance.

Lesson 1 · Placement evidence [provisional] · in preparation

1. 1.1agree learning objectives with supervisor
2. 1.2demonstrate observed foundational care safely
3. 1.3reflect and obtain supervisor sign-off.

Lesson 2 · Internship report guide [provisional] · in preparation

1. 2.1describe placement setting/objectives/activities
2. 2.2present an anonymized care example with evidence and reflection
3. 2.3conclude/recommend/reference and submit for supervisor review.

Lesson 1 · Computer foundations · in preparation

1. 1.1identify components/storage
2. 1.2explain networks/safety.

Lesson 2 · Documents/data · in preparation

1. 2.1create and manage files/documents
2. 2.2produce charts/tables/presentations.

Lesson 3 · Communication · in preparation

1. 3.1use internet/ICT applications responsibly
2. 3.2explain information-system lifecycle and security.

Lesson 1 · Language structure · in preparation

1. 1.1identify sounds/word forms
2. 1.2build accurate sentences.

Lesson 2 · Usage · in preparation

1. 2.1apply spelling/punctuation/grammar
2. 2.2use vocabulary/idioms appropriately.

Lesson 3 · Communication · in preparation

1. 3.1interpret spoken/written English
2. 3.2speak/write clearly with a patient.

Lesson 1 · Everyday communication · in preparation

1. 1.1greet/introduce/request
2. 1.2express opinion/needs and respond.

Lesson 2 · Language forms · in preparation

1. 2.1use pronunciation/grammar
2. 2.2describe people/places and telephone.

Lesson 3 · Medical French · in preparation

1. 3.1recognize medical terms
2. 3.2communicate a basic health-care request.

Lesson 1 · Reproductive · in preparation

1. 1.1explain meiosis/gametogenesis
2. 1.2identify male anatomy/semen
3. 1.3identify female anatomy
4. 1.4explain menstrual cycle
5. 1.5explain lactation.

Lesson 2 · Respiratory · in preparation

1. 2.1identify airways/pleura/alveoli
2. 2.2explain surfactant
3. 2.3explain pressures/ventilation/volumes
4. 2.4trace gas exchange/transport
5. 2.5explain respiratory regulation/pH.

Lesson 3 · Skeletal · in preparation

1. 3.1classify bones/functions
2. 3.2explain development/growth
3. 3.3identify major bones
4. 3.4classify joints
5. 3.5explain synovial movement.

Lesson 4 · Muscular · in preparation

1. 4.1identify muscle/tendon roles
2. 4.2explain tone/exercise
3. 4.3explain energy supply
4. 4.4explain neuromuscular junction
5. 4.5trace sarcomere contraction.

Lesson 5 · Integumentary · in preparation

1. 5.1identify skin layers/cells
2. 5.2explain pigment
3. 5.3identify appendages/glands
4. 5.4distinguish skin senses
5. 5.5explain thermoregulation
6. 5.6identify subcutaneous tissue.

Lesson 6 · Special senses · in preparation

1. 6.1trace sensory pathways/pain/proprioception
2. 6.2explain taste/smell
3. 6.3explain vision
4. 6.4explain hearing/equilibrium
5. 6.5explain baro/chemoreceptors.

Lesson 7 · Integration · in preparation

1. 7.1connect fluid/pressure systems
2. 7.2connect oxygen/energy systems
3. 7.3explain neural/endocrine regulation
4. 7.4apply homeostatic feedback to a case.

Lesson 1 · Infection foundations · in preparation

1. 1.1distinguish agents/host defenses
2. 1.2trace direct/indirect transmission.

Lesson 2 · Respiratory/childhood infections · in preparation

1. 2.1distinguish named respiratory agents
2. 2.2distinguish childhood viral/bacterial illnesses.

Lesson 3 · Blood/sexual infections · in preparation

1. 3.1identify hepatitis/herpes/HPV groups
2. 3.2distinguish named sexually transmitted infections.

Lesson 4 · Parasites/food-water disease · in preparation

1. 4.1compare named parasites and vectors
2. 4.2identify food/water-borne agents.

Lesson 5 · Prevention · in preparation

1. 5.1explain vaccine action
2. 5.2apply transmission-control reasoning.

Lesson 1 · Pharmacokinetics/absorption

1. 1.1explain ADME and clinical pharmacokinetics
2. 1.2explain membrane transport
3. 1.3apply drug/formulation absorption factors
4. 1.4apply patient/route absorption factors
5. 1.5explain bioavailability/bioequivalence.

Lesson 2 · Distribution

1. 2.1calculate and define volume of distribution
2. 2.2interpret Vd and its clinical significance
3. 2.3explain plasma protein binding
4. 2.4explain barriers/reservoirs/patient factors.

Lesson 3 · Metabolism

1. 3.1explain biotransformation and CYP450
2. 3.2distinguish Phase I reactions
3. 3.3distinguish Phase II conjugation
4. 3.4explain enzyme induction/inhibition and factors.

Lesson 4 · Excretion/clearance

1. 4.1trace renal excretion processes
2. 4.2explain renal excretion factors and ion trapping
3. 4.3identify non-renal routes
4. 4.4explain clearance and half-life.

Lesson 5 · Pharmacodynamics

1. 5.1explain mechanisms of drug action
2. 5.2identify the four drug targets
3. 5.3explain drug-receptor binding and affinity
4. 5.4distinguish agonists and antagonists.

Lesson 6 · Dose-response/interactions

1. 6.1interpret graded dose-response curves
2. 6.2interpret quantal curves and therapeutic index
3. 6.3explain types of antagonism
4. 6.4explain combined effects and factors modifying drug action.

Lesson 1 · Laboratory safety · in preparation

1. 1.1distinguish laboratory levels
2. 1.2demonstrate safety/first-aid response.

Lesson 2 · Haematology · in preparation

1. 2.1interpret RBC/WBC indices
2. 2.2identify ABO/Rh/ESR basics.

Lesson 3 · Parasitology · in preparation

1. 3.1explain host/parasite terms
2. 3.2demonstrate supervised stool/malaria examination workflow.

Lesson 4 · Chemistry/bacteriology · in preparation

1. 4.1collect/process specimens and interpret listed chemistry domains
2. 4.2identify bacterial forms and named diagnostic workflows.

Lesson 1 · Public health · in preparation

1. 1.1explain determinants/indicators/risk
2. 1.2identify PHC organization in Cameroon.

Lesson 2 · Health information · in preparation

1. 2.1distinguish individual/community sources
2. 2.2collect/forward/process data.

Lesson 3 · Interpretation · in preparation

1. 3.1summarize tables/graphs/basic statistics
2. 3.2interpret findings for feedback/decisions.

Lesson 1 · First-aid foundations · in preparation

1. 1.1explain rescuer rights/duties/symbols
2. 1.2assess scene/victim safely.

Lesson 2 · Immediate measures · in preparation

1. 2.1demonstrate supervised breathing/bleeding response
2. 2.2demonstrate shock/trauma response.

Lesson 3 · Named emergencies · in preparation

1. 3.1distinguish burns/poisoning/drowning/heat-cold injuries
2. 3.2demonstrate safe casualty transport.

Lesson 1 · IEC · in preparation

1. 1.1explain principles/channels
2. 1.2demonstrate active listening/body language
3. 1.3select a method for a target group.

Lesson 2 · Behaviour change · in preparation

1. 2.1prioritize community problems/behaviours
2. 2.2develop an action plan
3. 2.3demonstrate meeting/discussion/counselling method.

Lesson 1 · Measurement/mechanics · in preparation

1. 1.1use measurement/accuracy
2. 1.2apply motion/gravity/work.

Lesson 2 · Energy/waves · in preparation

1. 2.1apply light/heat
2. 2.2explain pressure/sound.

Lesson 3 · Devices/risks · in preparation

1. 3.1explain electricity/electromagnetism/electronics
2. 3.2identify nuclear/radiation and device-use risks.

Lesson 1 · Structure · in preparation

1. 1.1explain bonding/geometry/functional groups
2. 1.2use nomenclature.

Lesson 2 · Hydrocarbons · in preparation

1. 2.1distinguish alkanes/alkenes/alkynes
2. 2.2distinguish aromatic compounds.

Lesson 3 · Reactions/isomers · in preparation

1. 3.1explain addition/elimination and bond changes
2. 3.2identify stereochemical/isomeric forms.

Lesson 4 · Analysis · in preparation

1. 4.1identify alcohols/ethers/halides
2. 4.2explain spectroscopy at introductory level.

Lesson 1 · Parasitology · in preparation

1. 1.1define host/parasite and transmission
2. 1.2classify organisms
3. 1.3trace named life cycles/stages
4. 1.4identify quality/diagnostic methods.

Lesson 2 · Mycology · in preparation

1. 2.1identify fungal characteristics/roles
2. 2.2trace reproduction/life cycle
3. 2.3distinguish mycoses/diagnosis.

Lesson 1 · Placement evidence [provisional] · in preparation

1. 1.1agree objectives with supervisor
2. 1.2demonstrate supervised care competencies
3. 1.3reflect and obtain supervisor sign-off.

Lesson 2 · Internship report guide [provisional] · in preparation

1. 2.1describe setting/objectives/activities
2. 2.2present an anonymized care example with evidence and reflection
3. 2.3conclude/recommend/reference and submit for supervisor review.

Lesson 1 · Computer/office tools · in preparation

1. 1.1explain architecture/operating system
2. 1.2create documents/presentations.

Lesson 2 · Data tools · in preparation

1. 2.1build/validate spreadsheet data
2. 2.2make tables/charts
3. 2.3enter/analyze questionnaire data.

Lesson 3 · Networks/security · in preparation

1. 3.1distinguish network/internet concepts
2. 3.2apply basic security.

Lesson 1 · Written English · in preparation

1. 1.1transform/use sentences
2. 1.2write paragraphs/essays/précis.

Lesson 2 · Comprehension/speech · in preparation

1. 2.1answer reading questions
2. 2.2demonstrate conversation/speaking.

Lesson 1 · Verb forms · in preparation

1. 1.1use common tenses
2. 1.2use imperative/infinitive/passive.

Lesson 2 · Grammar · in preparation

1. 2.1use adjectives/nouns/articles
2. 2.2use pronouns/adverbs.