-KRMH operates a 6 bed ICU. Most of the patients cared for in the ICU are trauma victims. The majority of these victims come to KRMH directly from the point of injury. --This course was developed based on the needs found at KRMH. The curriculum is the basics of nursing care in the critical care environment. The objective: Improve upon knowledge and abilities that exists in each nurse. - Invitations and schedules in Dari are being prepared. Afghan Chief Nurses will be involved in the nomination and preparation process. -This course is open to nurses only. -Class size will not exceed 6 students. There will be 3 Coalition RN mentors, and 2 interpreters per class. KRMH nurses will also be involved in student learning activities. The Afghan nurse mentor role will increase over time. The ultimate goal is Afghans teaching Afghans. KRMH will provide all staff required for the program. -The course will run 13 days plus one day for travel to KRMH, and one day for graduation and travel home. Mid-week start date chosen to allow for more travel day options (following Juma). Each location will be responsible for coordinating travel to Kandahar via Afghan military air travel. We will assist with travel back to home station.

19 Oct Tuesday 20 Oct Wednesday 21 Oct Thursday 22 Oct Friday 23 Oct Saturday 24 Oct Sunday 25 Oct Monday 26 Oct Tuesday Nurses travel to Kandahar Settle into barracks 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital Juma- Day off No Training 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital Hospital tour Introduction to staff Infection Control and Safety Leaner Assessment: Needle Safety & Universal Precautions Knowledge Building Teach Back at bedside: Needle Safety & Universal Precautions Advanced Airway Management Leaner Assessment: Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Care, Deep Suctioning Knowledge Building Teach Back at bedside: Tracheostomy Care, Ventilator Care, Deep Suctioning Medication Administration Leaner Assessment: Pain Management & Sedation in the ICU Knowledge Building Teach Back at bedside: Pain Management & Sedation in the ICU Lunch Medical Jeopardy Game Create teaching aids Hands-On Practical Hot-wash/ReviewCreate teaching aids Hands-On care in ICU Hot-wash/ReviewCreate teaching aids At bedside focus: Medication administration & documentation Hot-wash/ Review

27 Oct Wednesday 28 Oct Thursday 29 Oct Friday 30 Oct Saturday 31 Oct Sunday 1 Nov Monday 2 Nov Tuesday 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital Juma- Day off No Training 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital 0830 Report to Hospital Infection Control and Safety Leaner Assessment: Blood Transfusions Transfusion Reactions Knowledge Building Teach Back at bedside: Blood Transfusions Transfusion Reactions Advanced Airway Management Leaner Assessment: Chest Tubes Pleur-Evac Set-up & Maintenance Knowledge Building Teach Back at bedside: Chest Tubes Pleur-Evac Set-up & Maintenance Medication Administration Central Lines Care & Use Create teaching aids Graduation! Travel to home Lunch Create teaching aids Hands-On Practical Hot-washCreate teaching aids Hands-On Practical Hot-washTeach Back at bedside: Central Lines Care & Use Hot-wash/Review End of Course Review Thank you for learning and growing with us.