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What Will Learners Lear1
What Will Learners Lear1
Communicable diseases are diseases that spread from one person to another through either
directly or indirectly, they are caused by several kinds of tiny life forms often called germs.
The two most common kinds of germs are bacteria and viruses. Most diseases are spread
through contact or close proximity with germs or insects, they can be expelled from nose or
mouth of infected persons and inhaled by anyone in the vicinity. Such diseases include
smallpox, measles, mumps and influenza.
Skills
Learners will develop problem solving skills; develop capacity to work effectively in multi
disciplinary teams and groups. They will also be able to recall self awareness, building self
esteem and universal precaution.
Knowledge
Learners will apply the specialist knowledge and skills in community based care dealing with
health needs of individual and group. They will also know the difference between symptoms,
myths and facts about HIV, AIDS and other communicable diseases
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