Fundamentals of Critical Care Nursing Practice (FCCNP) Short Course
FCCNP COURSE DEVELOPERS:
Ms. Zainab K. Manji (MSc. N-CCT, BScN)
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Phone: +255 789 736 511
Email: zainab.karim4@gmail.com
Dr. Fatina Ramadhani (PhD, MSc. N-CCT, BScN)
Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Phone: +255 711 676 672
Email: fatinarama27@yahoo.com
Ms. Rehema Danford Mlay (MSc. N-CCT, BScN)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute.
Phone: +255 767 976 764
Email: aikareym1980@gmail.com
Mr. Nyagwaswa A. Michael (MSc. N-CCT, BScN)
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences.
Phone: +255 685 005 923
Email: nyagwaswamichael@gmail.com
Ms. Happiness Damas Mdangu (MSc. N-CCT, PG Ped, BScN)
Advanced nurse practitioner, Muhimbili National Hospital-Mloganzila.
Phone: +255 714 468 740
Email: lizymdangu20@gmail.com
In response to the increasing demand for high-quality critical care services in Tanzania, the Tanzania Critical Care Nurses Association (TCCNA) launched an accredited short course titled Fundamentals of Critical Care Nursing Practice. This course was formulated to equip nurses working in critical care settings with the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to provide timely, competent, and compassionate care to critically ill patients.
Recognizing the shortage of nurses with specialized critical care training, especially in a country with varying levels of healthcare facilities, this short course addresses a critical gap. It aims to enhance the competency of nurses at all levels, ensuring they can deliver standardized care to critically ill patients, regardless of their background or the facility in which they work.
Accredited by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC) and awarded 14.6 CPD points in March 2023, the course covers essential theoretical and practical aspects of critical care nursing. By the end of the training, participants are expected to have attained key competencies that will improve the quality of care provided to critically ill patients, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality rates across Tanzania.
The course was developed in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), the University of Dodoma (UDOM), and various critical care departments in major hospitals across the country. This initiative is part of TCCNA's commitment to advancing the science of critical care nursing through sustainable, accessible education and improving patient outcomes nationwide.
The FCCNP Short Course has successfully trained about 15 nurses from various backgrounds from both the Public and Private Hospitals.
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