Nurse Initiated Management of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (NIMART) Short Course

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Introduction

The NIMART course has been developed as a response to the call to action by the South African Government to strengthen the response to HIV and TB epidemics and is specifically developed for and aimed at professional nurses working in the field of HIV and TB.
Participants should follow the course with a practical mentorship programme that is linked to an experienced HIV and TB clinician.

Duration

The 5-day course is a standalone intensive course that focuses on the management of TB, HIV and STI’s as well as strengthening counselling skills, monitoring and evaluation of HIV and TB programmes

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for 30 Clinical CEU’s on Level 2

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion for this short course, participants should fully attend the workshop and successfully complete the assessment process.

Course Dates

PlaceDatePrice
Pretoria08-12 Apr 24R6 400.00
Pretoria12-16 Aug 24R6 400.00
Pretoria11-15 Nov 24R6 400.00

Assessment

Course Content

  • Counselling – important aspects of counselling will be covered. PICT and counselling of specialised groups.
  • Management of Tuberculosis – Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of TB. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge in managing adverse drug reactions and shared side effects with ARVs.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections – Syndromic management of STIs and how this can be used as an entry point to HCT.
  • HIV Management – Epidemiology of HIV, staging, diagnosis, ARV treatment, management of opportunistic infections.
  • Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission.
  • Reporting, Monitoring and evaluation of programmes.

Course Design

The course is offered using participatory methods and building on shared knowledge with the participants.
This workshop is facilitated by leading edge faculties in the field. This workshop should be followed by a practical experience at the participant’s respective or nominated facility where she/he will be under the guidance of a Clinician.

Study Material

Your study material will be handed to you on the first day of the workshop.
Additional materials which would assist participants in diagnosing and managing HIV related conditions will also be provided. National guidelines will be distributed whenever they are available

Who Should Enrol

Professional Nurses working in TB and HIV/AIDS units, Pharmacists, Medical Officers and Clinical Associates.