Did you know that approximately 39.9 million people were living with HIV by the end of 2023? This course is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and techniques to counsel individuals and communities affected by HIV/AIDS effectively. We discuss the common misconceptions, myths and facts about HIV to reduce fear, stigma and discrimination. We look at the prevention of mother-to-child transmission and examine some of the usual illnesses related to HIV/AIDS, such as Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Tuberculosis (TB) and others.
The course then explains the strategies for disclosing an HIV-positive status to bring relief, build trust and create a supportive environment. We uncover the 95-95-95 strategy for combating HIV/AIDS and indicate the roles and responsibilities of an HIV/AIDS counsellor. We will go through the range of emotional and psychological reactions to an HIV-positive diagnosis and the various types of HIV counselling. The course reviews the pre-test and post-test counselling as well as explains the meaning of positive and negative HIV results.
Finally, we study the component of home-based care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We will state when you should use Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and the importance and barriers to adherence to treatment. The course highlights the nutritional guidelines for people living with HIV/AIDs and the process of food preparation. This course is ideal for counsellors, healthcare professionals, social workers, educators, and community leaders who want to deepen their understanding of HIV/AIDS. Why wait? Enrol in this course today!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define HIV/AIDs and outline the obj...
- Explain the difference between HIV ...
- Outline the qualities of a good HIV...
- Identify the different modes of HIV...
- Define HIV/AIDs and outline the objectives of HIV counselling
- Explain the difference between HIV and AIDS and how untreated HIV can progress over time
- Outline the qualities of a good HIV/AIDs counsellor
- Identify the different modes of HIV transmission and review the prevention of HIV infection
- Describe the stages of HIV infection and the general symptoms
- Recall the misconceptions and myths about HIV/AIDS
- Discuss the pre and post-test counselling
- Illustrate the importance and function of ART in managing HIV and reducing transmission risk
- Recognise common adherence challenges and indicate strategies to support clients in staying on their treatment plan
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