NIC Advanced Care Practitioner (ACP) Program

MODULE INTRODUCTION

Module Overview

Module 1 establishes the fundamental framework for professional caregiving in Nigeria. This module transforms your perspective from informal helper to regulated professional by defining scope, context, legal boundaries, and ethical foundations. You will learn to navigate Nigeria's unique care landscape while maintaining professional standards that protect both care recipients and your career. This module is not about care techniques; it is about establishing your professional identity and understanding the system within which you will operate.

Module Learning Outcomes By completing Module 1, you will be able to:

1. 1Articulate the distinctions between professional caregiving and informal family care
2. 2Navigate Nigeria's care ecosystem including formal, semi-formal, and informal settings
3. 3Apply foundational legal and ethical principles to common caregiving scenarios
4. 4Establish and maintain professional boundaries in complex family situations
5. 5Initiate basic care planning and documentation according to NIC standards

Module Structure

• Lesson 1.1: Defining Professional Caregiving in the Nigerian Context
• Lesson 1.2: The Nigerian Care Ecosystem: Settings and Stakeholders
• Lesson 1.3: Legal Foundations and Regulatory Framework
• Lesson 1.4: Ethical Decision-Making in Nigerian Care Contexts
• Lesson 1.5: From Helper to Professional: Establishing Your Role

Estimated Module Completion Time: 4.5 hours (5 lessons × 55 minutes each)