{"id":1188,"date":"2025-05-15T07:16:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T07:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linen-panther-804043.hostingersite.com\/engineering-and-management\/academics\/cbcs-locf-framework\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:56:54","slug":"cbcs-locf-framework","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sheat.ac.in\/paramedical\/academics\/cbcs-locf-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"CBCS\/LOCF Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Learning Outcome-Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)<\/h1>\r\n\r\n \r\n
\r\n \"LOCF\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Competency-based nursing education focused on knowledge, skills, ethics, and patient care\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n

\r\n The Learning Outcome-Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)<\/strong> for the \r\n General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)<\/strong> programme focuses on \r\n competency-based nursing education designed to prepare students with professional \r\n knowledge, practical skills, ethical values, and clinical competencies required \r\n for patient care and community healthcare services.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n The framework follows the guidelines prescribed by the \r\n Indian Nursing Council (INC)<\/strong> and respective \r\n State Nursing Councils<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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1. Programme Objectives<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n After completion of the GNM programme, the learner will be able to:\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  • Apply scientific knowledge in nursing practice.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  • Promote preventive, curative, and rehabilitative healthcare.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  • Demonstrate leadership and management skills in healthcare settings.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in clinical situations.<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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    2. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

    \r\n At the end of the GNM programme, students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n \r\n

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    Cognitive Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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    • Explain concepts of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, psychology, sociology, and pharmacology.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
    • Understand disease processes and nursing interventions.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
    • Apply nursing principles in patient care.<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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      Psychomotor Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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      • Perform nursing procedures safely and effectively.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
      • Administer medications accurately.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
      • Maintain infection control and patient safety.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
      • Provide maternal and child healthcare.<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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        Affective Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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        • Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
        • Respect cultural and individual differences.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
        • Demonstrate teamwork and leadership qualities.<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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          3. Teaching\u2013Learning Methods<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

          \r\n The LOCF emphasizes student-centered learning through modern teaching and clinical training methods.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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          • Classroom lectures<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Demonstrations<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Bedside teaching<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Clinical postings<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Simulation and skill labs<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Group discussion<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Case study and case presentation<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Project work<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Community visits<\/li>\r\n\r\n
          • Health education activities<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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            4. Assessment Methods<\/h2>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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            Internal Assessment<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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            • Unit tests<\/li>\r\n\r\n
            • Assignments<\/li>\r\n\r\n
            • Clinical evaluation<\/li>\r\n\r\n
            • Attendance<\/li>\r\n\r\n
            • Practical records<\/li>\r\n\r\n
            • Viva voce<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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              External Assessment<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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              • Theory examination<\/li>\r\n\r\n
              • Practical examination<\/li>\r\n\r\n
              • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)<\/li>\r\n\r\n
              • Viva voce<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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                5. Clinical Competencies Expected<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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                • Vital signs monitoring<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Injection administration<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • IV therapy<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Wound dressing<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Maternal and newborn care<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Immunization<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Emergency care<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Health education<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Infection prevention<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                • Documentation and reporting<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
                  <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

                  6. Professional Values & Ethics<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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                  • Follow nursing ethics and legal standards.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                  • Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                  • Practice accountability and professional responsibility.<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                  • Demonstrate compassion and ethical healthcare practices.<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n

                    7. Employability & Career Opportunities<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

                    \r\n After successful completion of the GNM programme, graduates may work in hospitals, \r\n community healthcare centers, nursing homes, schools, and healthcare organizations.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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                    • Staff Nurse<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                    • Community Health Nurse<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                    • Home Care Nurse<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                    • School Health Nurse<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                    • Clinic Nurse<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                    • Nursing Tutor (with higher qualification)<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

                      \r\n Graduates may also pursue higher education and specialization programmes such as:\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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                      • Post Basic B.Sc Nursing<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                      • Specialized nursing courses<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                      • Public health programmes<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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                        8. Outcome of the Curriculum Framework<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

                        \r\n The LOCF for GNM aims to produce nursing professionals who are:\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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                        • Competent<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                        • Ethical<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                        • Skilled<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                        • Community oriented<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                        • Patient centered<\/li>\r\n\r\n
                        • Professionally accountable<\/li>\r\n\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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                          \r\n\r\n \r\n Competency Based Education\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n Clinical Excellence\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n Nursing Education\r\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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