Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course
This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to initiate a faith community nursing ministry. It combines in-person/virtual
synchronous teaching, as well as online self-instructional modules and exercises. Participants will explore the history, philosophy, and ethical
practice of faith community nursing, as well as legal issues, accountability, and documentation. In addition, the course will provide
tools and resources that faith community nurses and ministries of health can use to initiate disease prevention and health promotion
programs. Participants will recognize their role in facilitating prayer, worship, and functioning within a ministerial team.
The major focus of the course is related to the role of the faith community nurse. Anyone who is interested in developing a health
ministry team within their church is welcome to attend. All participants who complete the course requirements will be eligible to graduate and
receive a certificate