Nutritional and Pediatric Patient Care In Humanitarian Settings - MY NGO JOBS

About Course

This training is designed for health professionals working in humanitarian settings to help them understand and manage severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and pediatric care.

It provides step-by-step guidance on patient assessment, treatment, emergency response, infection control, and essential procedures.

By the end of this course, participants will be confident in handling malnourished children and critically ill patients in both outpatient (ATFC) and inpatient (ITFC) settings.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Severe Acute .Malnutrition (SAM) and Pediatric Patients
Module 1: Introduction to Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Pediatric Patients Introduction Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a life-threatening condition that affects children, especially in humanitarian settings. It occurs when a child does not get enough nutrients for healthy growth, leading to extreme weight loss (wasting) or swelling (edema). Pediatric patients are children from birth to 18 years old, and they require special medical care based on their age and needs. This module will help you understand what SAM is, how it affects children, and the basics of pediatric care in humanitarian settings.

What is SAM? – Definition, causes, and impact on health.
Who is a SAM Patient? – Identifying characteristics of SAM patients.
Who is a Pediatric Patient? – Age classification and special considerations in care.

Module 2: Understanding Nutritional Treatment Centers (ATFC & ITFC)
Introduction In this module, we will learn about Nutritional Treatment Centers, which are places where children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) receive treatment. There are two main types of centers: 1. Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Centers (ATFC) – These centers treat children **without severe complications. Children visit the center regularly for check-ups, nutritional support, and medicine, but they stay at home. 2. Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centers (ITFC) – These are for children who are very sick and need 24-hour medical care. They stay at the center until they are stable. Both centers play a key role in saving the lives of malnourished children. In this module, we will understand how these centers work, the differences between them, and the treatment given in each.

Module 3: Nutritional Management and Product Use
Module 3: Nutritional Management and Product Use Introduction Proper nutrition is the key to saving children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). This module will teach you how to feed malnourished children, the special therapeutic foods used in treatment, and the correct steps for nutritional recovery. You will learn about Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), therapeutic milk (F-75 & F-100), and other essential nutrition products used in both ATFC and ITFC.

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Course Content

What is SAM? – Definition, causes, and impact on health.

Who is a SAM Patient? – Identifying characteristics of SAM patients.

Who is a Pediatric Patient? – Age classification and special considerations in care.

Understanding ATFC (Ambulatory Therapeutic Feeding Center) and ITFC (Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Center) – Structure, function, and purpose.

Triage, Anthropometric Measurements, and Emergency Room (ER) Procedures – How to assess patients using weight, height, MUAC, and other criteria.

Admission Criteria for ATFC and ITFC – When and how patients qualify for treatment in different centers.

Understanding Nutritional Management and Products Used – Overview of therapeutic food, micronutrient supplementation, and feeding protocols.

Understanding Phases and Transition in Treatment – Different phases of care and corresponding nutritional interventions.

Module 4: Patient Movement and Transfers

Criteria for Transfer of Patients from Phase to Transition – When a patient is ready to move to the next stage.

Criteria for Transfer of Patients from Transition Phase – Ensuring stability before discharge or further movement.

Module 5: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Critical Care Management

Understanding ICU and ICU Standards – Roles, monitoring, and interventions in the ICU.

Movement of Patients from ICU to Phase – Criteria for stepping down care.

Movement of Patients from Phase to ICU – Identifying patients who need intensive monitoring and care.

Module 6: Documentation and Reporting

Writing Nursing Notes and Reports – Importance of documentation, structure, and examples.

When and How to Write an Incident Report – Recognizing critical events and proper reporting.

Module 7: Clinical Responsibilities and Procedures

Understanding Ward Rounds and Responsibilities – Role of nurses and aides in daily rounds and patient updates.

Patient Assessment and Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) – Identifying deteriorating patients and escalating care.

Pharmacy Management, Drug management, Inventory control, Ordering and consumption tracking

Module 8: Infection Prevention and Essential Procedures

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) – Standard precautions, PPE use, and hand hygiene.

Essential Procedures – Blood transfusion, NG tube insertion, Urinary catheterization, IV line placement, Intraosseous (IO) and intranasal oxygen support

Module 9: Emergency Management in SAM and Pediatric Patients

Understanding Emergencies and Management

Recognizing changes in patient condition

Respiratory Difficulties – Airway management and oxygen therapy

Anemia – Identifying severe anemia and blood transfusion criteria

Hypoglycemia – Signs, treatment, and prevention in malnourished children

Shock – Types, recognition, and immediate management

Dehydration – Rehydration protocols and monitoring

Final Assessment and Certification

Case-based scenarios

Practical demonstrations

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