Description
Description
This comprehensive internationally recognised course prepares and equips Registered Nurses to become Faith Community Nurses.
Online course details - register your interest for the next course in 2024 here
This 16 module course takes approximately 36 hours to complete. Online modules open every 3 weeks. A one hour Zoom meeting is held every 3rd week (9 in total)
Cost: $400 ($300 AFCNA members).
All participants receive a copy of AFCNA's 'Introductory'. 'Planning' and 'Documentation' packs (valued at $125) as a gifted resource when they start their course
Topics covered:
Adding Faith to Community Nursing (7.0 hours)
Module 1 History and philosophy of Faith Community Nursing
Module 2 Health, healing and whole person health
Module 3 Spiritual care
Module 4 Prayer
Professional Practice (11 hours)
Module 5 Beginning your ministry
Module 6 Communication and collaboration
Module 7 Legal aspects
Module 8 Ethical
Module 9 Documenting practice
Whole Health and Community Care (10 hours)
Module 10 Health promotion
Module 11 Assessment and accessing resources
Module 12a Advocacy and care coordination
Module 12b Transitional care
Supporting Specific Issues (8 hours)
Module 13 Mental health and Faith Community
Module 14 Violence
Module 15 Loss, suffering, and grief
Module 16 Self-care