Author:

Family Health International (FHI)

Date of publication:

March 2008

ARC Catalog Number:

HC4.431.F3

Description:

Nurses provide life saving and life enriching care throughout the world. Often they are the first provider-or even the primary provider-for patients with HIV. While medically focused trainings provide a valuable service to the doctors in HIV care, nurses need training that is geared to their competencies and roles. To equip nurses in resource limited areas with this specialized training, Family Health International has developed Nursing Care of Patients with HIV/AIDS. This curriculum is intended for nurses working in facilities ranging from the primary-level health center to the tertiary-level hospital who work in a variety of roles to provide care to those with HIV. As education levels and experience vary, the curriculum was designed to be comprehensive: it includes 15 modules, a facilitator’s guide, and a participant’s guide. Thus, the length of the course can be tailored to fit individual needs.