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The video introduces the PTS (Preliminary Training School) curriculum for nursing and midwifery students in Nigeria, explaining that it covers the initial courses taken before students specialize in either nursing or midwifery. The curriculum is likely standardized across all Schools of Nursing in Nigeria, following the NUC (Nigerian Universities Commission) guidelines.
This section covers Foundational Nursing, including units on the introduction to nursing and midwifery, legal aspects and issues in nursing, healthcare institutions, client/patient care (such as pressure sore prevention), diagnostic measures, tools of nursing, comfort and safety measures, aseptic techniques, injection safety, healthcare waste management, and first aid principles (including shock, hemorrhage, cuts, and wounds).
The Anatomy and Physiology course is detailed, with units covering an introduction to anatomy and physiology (human body organization, body cavities, anatomical planes), cell theory (cell properties, division, human genetics), tissue membranes, muscular skeletal system, blood and cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, and the integumentary system (hair, nails, glands, and skin functions).
Applied Physics includes an introduction to science and physics, molecular phenomena and applications (surface tension, osmosis, diffusion, capillarity), measurements and units, forces and their application in nursing, machines, heat, elasticity, electricity, magnetism, sound waves, optics and waves, and practical measurements of physical properties. Applied Chemistry covers introduction to chemistry, nature of matter, acids, bases and salts, electrolysis, organic and inorganic compounds, atomic nucleus and nuclear energy, and practical applications.
Behavioral Science focuses on human development, personality, attitude formation and change, group structure, and psychological measures like counseling techniques and social media impact. Use of English includes grammatical conventions, techniques of writing, reading skills (summary and article), and reference materials. Microbiology covers an introduction, infectious processes and disease control, microorganisms of clinical importance, immunology and immune response, diagnostic microbiology, and environmental aspects of microbiology.
Primary Health Care units include an introduction, community structure and function, community diagnosis, community mobilization, information education and communication, and clinical skills in primary health care. Nutrition covers an introduction (definitions, food classification), nutritional needs, nutritional management, nutritional needs in pregnancy and lactation, infant nutrition, and dietetics.
The speaker emphasizes the challenging nature of the PTS program, noting that it can be very competitive with high attrition rates. She advises students to study consistently and utilize resources, as detailed curriculum information can be difficult to find online. The video aims to provide a guide for prospective students to prepare for their studies.