What You will Learn From This course

By course completion, GPs will be able to:
✔ Identify high-risk patients using validated screening tools (e.g., FINDRISC, ASCVD calculator).
✔ Implement early detection protocols for hypertension, prediabetes, and common cancers (breast, cervical, colorectal).
✔ Prescribe evidence-based interventions:
-Lifestyle modifications (SMART goals for diet/exercise)
-First-line pharmacotherapy (e.g., metformin, statins, ACE inhibitors)
✔ Strengthen referrals to specialists (e.g., cardiology, oncology) and community resources.
✔ Apply behavior change techniques (e.g., motivational interviewing) to improve adherence.
✔ Monitor NCD indicators (e.g., HbA1c, BP control rates) using PDSA cycles.
 

Course Curriculum

Requirements

• Be a registered healthcare provider
• Access to a device with internet connection for course participation
• Complete all modules and quizzes
• Pass the final assessment with at least 70%
• Provide feedback through a post-course evaluation form

Description

This course equips primary healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and manage common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and chronic respiratory conditions. With a focus on early detection, patient education, lifestyle interventions, and long-term care strategies, participants will be empowered to reduce NCD-related morbidity and mortality in their communities. The course aligns with WHO guidelines and Rwanda’s national NCD management strategy.

Instructor Profile

HealthEdu

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