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HIV / AIDS : Skills for Support and Care

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The course covers essential skills for HIV/AIDS counselling, including emotional and psychological support, transmission modes, prevention strategies, stages of infection, misconceptions, and treatment adherence. It also explores pre- and post-test counselling, the role of antiretroviral therapy (ART), and strategies to support individuals in managing their condition with confidence and care.

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Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Define HIV/AIDS and explain the objectives of HIV counselling.
  • Identify the qualities and skills of an effective HIV/AIDS counsellor.
  • Differentiate between HIV and AIDS and understand disease progression.
  • Recognize the modes of HIV transmission and key prevention strategies.
  • Describe the stages of HIV infection and common symptoms.
  • Address common misconceptions and myths surrounding HIV/AIDS.
  • Discuss the importance of pre- and post-test counselling.
  • Explain the role and benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV management.
  • Identify common challenges in treatment adherence and strategies to support clients.

Modules

Module 1

Basic Facts on HIV/AIDS

Module 2

How to Prevent HIV/AIDS

Module 3

Common HIV/AIDS-Related Illnesses

Module 4

Discussing HIV Infection With Someone (Disclosure)

Module 5

Mother - to - Child - Transmission

Module 6

Global Initiative to End HIV/AIDS

Module 7

HIV/AIDS Counselling

Module 8

Techniques in HIV/AIDS Counselling

Module 9

Types of HIV/AIDS Counselling

Module 10

HIV-Test

Module 11

The Importance of Home Care in HIV/AIDS

Module 12

Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

Module 13

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis & Adherence to Treatment

Module 14

Nutrition in HIV/AIDS

Module 15

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers HIV transmission and prevention, stages of infection, treatment adherence, counselling techniques, pre- and post-test counselling, misconceptions, and the impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.

To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.

Yes, this course is suitable for healthcare professionals, counsellors, caregivers, and support workers who provide confidential, empathetic care to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.