Table 1.
Examples of topics, competencies, domains, levels, teaching-learning methods, assessment, and integration
| No. | Competency The student should be able to |
Domain K/S/A/C | Level K/KH/SH/P | Core (Y/N) | Suggested teaching- learning method | Suggested assessment method | Competencies to certify | Vertical integration | Horizontal integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Topic: Mental health
No. of competencies: (5) No. of procedures that require certification: (NIL) | |||||||||
| PS2.1 | Define stress and describe its components and causes | K | K | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | ||
| PS2.2 | Describe the role of time management, study skills, balanced diet, and sleep-wake habits in stress avoidance | K | KH | Y | Lecture, SGD | Viva voce | Nil | ||
| PS2.3 | Define and describe the principles and components of learning memory and emotions | K | K | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | ||
| PS2.4 | Describe the principles of personality development and motivation | K | K | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | ||
| PS2.5 | Define and distinguish normality and abnormality | K | K | Y | Lecture, SGD | Viva voce | Nil | ||
|
Topic: Psychotic disorders
No. of competencies: (6) No. of procedures that require certification: (NIL) | |||||||||
| PS5.1 | Classify and describe the magnitude and etiology of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders | K | KH | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | ||
| PS5.2 | Enumerate, elicit, describe, and document clinical features, positive symptoms | S | SH | Y | Bedside clinic, DOAP session | Skill assessment | Nil | ||
| PS5.3 | Describe the treatment of schizophrenia including behavioral and pharmacologic therapy | K | KH | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | Pharmacology | |
| PS5.4 | Demonstrate family education in a patient with schizophrenia in a simulated environment | K/S/A/C | SH | Y | Bedside clinic, DOAP session | Skill assessment | Nil | ||
| PS5.5 | Enumerate and describe the pharmacologic basis and side effects of drugs used in schizophrenia | K | KH | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | Pharmacology | |
| PS5.6 | Enumerate the appropriate conditions for specialist referral in patients with psychotic disorders | K | K | Y | Lecture, SGD | Written/viva voce | Nil | ||
Domain: K: Knowledge, S: Skill, A: Attitude, C: Communication. Level: K: Knows, KH: Knows How, S: Skill, SH: Show How, P: Perform independently. Teaching: SGD: Small Group Discussion, DOAP Session: Demonstrate (by Student) Observe, Assist Perform. Skill assessment: Clinics, Skills laboratory, Practical, etc.