Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
Dr. A.B. Sulaiman
224, Ikorodu Road, Somolu Layout, Palmgrove, P.O.Box 12657
Lagos
Phone: +0234 - 1- 82 09 45
Fax: +0234 - 1- 82 05 26
E-Mail:
Name of program:
A) Training in basic FP and Reproductive Health
B) Interpersonal Communication and Counselling
C) Clinical Family Planning Training
Admission requirements:
A)
Male Nurses
Community Health Workers (e.g. CHO's CHEWS etc.)
Company Educators/ Motivators
B)
Trained F.P. sevice providers requiring refresher course
Counsellors.
C)
Qualified Medical Doctors
Registered Nurse/ Midwives or Registered Midwives
Male Nurses.
Duration of program:
A) 5 days
B) 3 days
C) 5 weeks.
Training languages:
English
Contents / Curriculum
Required courses
theoretical courses:
A)
The concept of FP (definition, rationale, benefits, constraints
Definition, rationale and components of reproductive health sevices
Overview of the male and female reproductive system
Population dynamics: the impact of population growth on development
Interpersonal communication and sounselling
Modern and traditional FP methods
Adolescent reproductive health
Male Involvement in FP
STD/AIDS
Women and Development
Field trip to MCH and FP Clinics
The PPFN outreach training manual can be adapted to suit the needs of this cadre of trainees.
B)
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication and Sounselling
Perception: Values clarification, Rumors and Misconceptions
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Interviewing and Listening Skills
Helping Clients make a Decision
The use of Materials
Special Needs and Counselling
Counselling Observation and Practice
Special stresses and Counselling
C)
The concepts of Family Planning - highlighting definition, history, rationale, benefits and constraints.
Anatomy an Physiology of the male and female reproductive systems
Menstrual cycle in relation to conception and contraception
Family Planning clinic management
Voluntary surgical contraception
Counselling consideration for effective use of long term and permanent methods
Modern and traditional methods of contraception
Infection Prevention in FP sevice delivery
Interpersonal communication and counselling skills
Adolescent reproductive Health sevices
Population Dynamics: The impact of population on development and quality of life
STD/AIDS
Recognition and management of Gynecological pathology and side effects of contraceptives
Infertility in males and females
Quality of care in Family Planning Services
Men involvement in Family Planning Practice
Contraceptive Technology Update
Ancillary Services in Family Planning (HVS, Pap Smear, Pregnancy, Testing)
Family Planning in Occupational Health Services.
practica:
A)
Visit to Clinic
B)
C)
Visits to infant Welfare Clinic, Ante-natal, Post-natal clinic and market places, for motivation and referral.
Trainees must witness:
2 IUD Insertions
2 Diaphgram fittings
2 Counselling/screening for pills and injectables
Trainees must conduct:
20 IUD Insertions
5 IUD Removals
2 Diaphgram fittings (where clients are available)
20 Counselling/screening for pills and injectables respectively
Serve 10 clients with condom and foaming tablets respectively.
Optional courses
theoretical courses:
practica:
Graduation requirements
oral examination:
A+C) NIL
written examination:
A) Trainees must at least score 60 %
C) Trainees must score at least 60 & at least 20 IUCD insertions to be done.
thesis /dissertation: A+C) NIL
Degrees / diplomas / certificates offered:
A) F.P: General Certificate
C) F.P. General Certificate and IUCD insertions Certificates.
Degrees / diplomas / certificates recognized by:
A+C) Federal and State Ministries of Health and other Health Institutions
Tuition and fees:
Details have not been provided.
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