MANAGEMENT OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) IN NIGERIA
About Course
Based on the Nigeria Standard Treatment Guidelines, FMOH NCD Policy, Nigerian Hypertension Society,
Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Cardiac Society & WHO HEARTS Technical Package
Target Audience:
Nurses and Midwives
The course covers core areas such as basic nursing procedures, patient assessment, infection prevention, communication, ethics, vital signs monitoring, and the use of evidence-based practices. By mastering these fundamentals, nursing students develop the competence and confidence needed to support patient well-being and progress into more advanced clinical responsibilities.
Course Content
MANAGEMENT OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDs) IN NIGERIA
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INTRODUCTION TO NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN NIGERIA
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HYPERTENSION
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DIABETES MELLITUS
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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVD)
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CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD)
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CANCER MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
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SICKLE CELL DISEASE (SCD) IN NIGERIA
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LESSON 9: MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
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LESSON 10: INTEGRATED NCD CARE AT ALL LEVELS IN NIGERIA