NORTH COAST MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCTORY TRAINING
Theme: Understanding Behavioural Sciences
Date: 14/04/205 to 17/04/2025 Theory Hours: 44 Hours
Topic (Unit of competency): Employability Skills
Broad objective:(Learning Demonstrate understanding of one’s self, be able to manage
Outcome) oneself & cope with life positively
Sub topics (Sub Unit) 1. Self- Awareness & Self-Management
Study Questions: 1. Define the following terms
a. Self -Concept
b. Self -Awareness
c. Self -Assessment
d. Self acceptance
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e. Self – Discovery
f. Self-reflection
g. Self-esteem
h. Johari -window
i. Self assertiveness
j. Social ethics
2. a. According to Carl Rodgers in 1959,explain the
components of Self- concept.
b. What is the role of each component in self-concept in
helping you become aware of yourself.
3. a. Outline the ten (10) steps which lead to self-esteem.
b. Explain the advantages of good self-esteem
4. As a learner how can you improve your self-concept
5. State and explain the features of SWOT Analysis
As a group and a learner what are your
a. Strengths
b. Weakness
c. Opportunities
d. Threats
6. Basing your arguments on JOHARI window model, how
does each window help you boost your self-awareness and
build your confidence.
7. What is self-assertiveness, and how does it differ from
aggression and passivity?
b. List and briefly explain three key components of
assertive behavior.
c. Why is assertiveness important in maintaining healthy
relationships?
d. How does self-awareness support assertive
communication?
d. Describe the difference between assertive and passive
body language.
Assignment: You are a medical student on clinical rotation in a hospital. A 19-
year-old female patient, Anna, comes in for a routine check-up and
confides in you that she is pregnant. She is not ready to inform her
parents yet, as she fears they will be disappointed and might
pressure her into a decision she's not comfortable with.
Later, while you're walking through the ward, her mother
approaches DRAFT
you and says:
"She’s been acting strange lately. Is there something we should
know? We're really worried."
You remember that confidentiality is a core ethical principle, but
you also feel the mother’s concern is genuine.
1. What are the ethical principles involved in this scenario?
2. How would you respond to the mother’s question while still
respecting the patient’s confidentiality?
3. How can you support the patient in making informed choices
about her health, while encouraging healthy communication
with her family (if safe)?
4. What would you do if you felt the patient was in danger,
emotionally or physically? Would that change your approach?
Learning Process: a. Pretest assessment.
b. Introductory lecture.
c. Group work
d. Tutorials.
e. BOH activities
f. Plenary presentations.
g. Post test
Study Methods: Self-Directed Learning Tutorials-
Small Group Learning Demonstration
Lecture Plenary presentation
Skills lab Other….
Reference Materials
1. Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson (2012). Stress
Management for Life: A Research-based Experiential
Approach. (3rd Ed.), Cengage Learning.
2. Elizabeth Cara, and Anne MacRae (2012). Psychosocial
Occupational Therapy: An Evolving Practice. (3rd Ed.),
Cengage Learning.
3. King R., Lloyd, C., Meehan T., Deane F. and D. Kavanagh
(201). Manual of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Wiley-
DRAFT
Blackwell.
Supervisor’s remarks
Supervisor MDM VERA Signature: Date:14/04/2025
