First (Fundamental Interventions, Referral and Safe Transfer) Course

PURPOSE: The FIRST course is designed to enable clinical (health) officers and midwives prepare appropriate priority management plans for their patients and obtain fundamental skills in first-line, basic surgical and obstetric care. The objective of the Instructor’s Course is to provide the teaching skills necessary to participate as an instructor in Africa alongside an experienced instructor. This includes teaching either the FIRST course for clinical officers or the FIRST Course for Nurse Midwives. This instructor’s course will also benefit CNIS, as it will provide an opportunity for participants to share expertise and improve the course.