Foundation for Professional Development
Nurse Initiated Management of Anti-Retroviral Treatment (NIMART)
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Short course
Course type
30 hrs
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
Course Overview
Our 30-hour course on Nurse-Initiated Management of ART provides comprehensive training for nurses on managing HIV-infected patients. This course covers basic virology, patient assessment using WHO staging criteria and managing opportunistic infections at the PHC level.
You'll learn about the prevention and management of STIs, TB in HIV settings and the rationale for ARV usage and monitoring. The course also covers ART initiation in adults and children, monitoring and managing treatment failure, adherence counselling and the management of ART in women. Additionally, you'll explore the basics of ART drug resistance.
This course provides the theoretical foundation required before advancing to the practical component managed by the Provincial Regional Training Centers. Participants will be assessed through multiple-choice questions, ensuring a thorough understanding of the material.
Who is this course for?
Nurses
Required qualification
Bachelor of Nursing Degree
Course level
Advanced
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Why choose this course?
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of Batho Pele Principles.
- Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
- Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course Lessons
Course Author
MBCHB, Dip HIV Man
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