Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) Module

INC Module

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) Module develops the knowledge and practical competencies required to assess, diagnose, manage, counsel, and refer infants and children with common illnesses. The course emphasizes evidence-based case management in hospital and home settings.

Duration40 hours — 10 hours theory + 5 hours skill lab + 25 hours clinical practice

Who should attendB.Sc. Nursing students undertaking Child Health Nursing I.

Learning Focus

Core areas participants will explore through the course learning experience.

Understand and apply IMNCI principles

Assess and classify illness in infants and children

Manage infants up to 2 months

Manage common illness from 2 months to 5 years

Perform treatment procedures and referrals

Counsel caregivers on treatment, feeding, and follow-up

Course information

Everything you need to plan your learning.

Eligibility criteria

Students enrolled in the INC B.Sc. Nursing Programme as part of the Child Health Nursing I curriculum.

Certification details

A Module Completion Certificate may be provided after successful completion of prescribed learning, skills, and clinical requirements.

Assessment method

OSCE/structured skills assessment, skills demonstration, and clinical competency assessment.

Batch size

Maximum 60 participants per batch.

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures
Group discussion
Case-based learning
Demonstration and return demonstration
Clinical practice
Scenario- and skills-based learning

Skills Covered

IMNCI case assessment and management
History taking
Danger-sign and illness identification
Feeding, nutrition, and immunization assessment
Treatment and referral
Caregiver counselling and follow-up care

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