Aim

The programme aims to increase and develop participants’ knowledge, understanding and awareness of HIV/AIDS and the recognised routes of transmission.

The programme also aims to develop a shared understanding of some of the terminology used within the HIV/AIDS field.

Learning objectives

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Understand and explain the difference between 'HIV’ & ‘AIDS’
• Understand the way that the HIV retrovirus works
• Understand the terminology used when talking about HIV/AIDS
• Identify routes of transmission of HIV
• Understand the stages of HIV infection and the issues associated with each stage
• Explore issues, pros and sons of HIV testing

This programme is aimed at anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS. It requires no previous knowledge from the participants and will provide a good, comprehensive introduction to the subject.

All participants completing this course will receive a certificate of attendance and a portfolio of information for future reference in a binder.

Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)

Healthwise Training Services has made a commitment to deliver quality training. For our work on Alcohol and Drugs this has meant redesigning our training content and delivery systems to ensure that each course makes a positive and measurable contribution to the delivery of relevant DANOS units. All our programmes now include specified learning objectives linked to the appropriate DANOS units.This programme supports the attainment of the following DANOS Units:

AA4 Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights

AB1 Support individuals when they are distressed

AB2 Support individuals who are substance users

AB5 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users

AC1 Develop your own knowledge and practice

AC3 Contribute to the development of the knowledge and practice of others

AD4 Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and social wellbeing

AF2 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise need

Sample Timetable

9.30 Welcome and introductions

9:45 Icebreaker

10:00 Definition of HIV & Aids

10:20 Stages of infection

10:45 Break

11:00 Timeline of HIV

12:00 Statistics –how it stands today

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Language of HIV & Aids

14:00 Lifecycle of HIV

14:45 Tea

15:00 Routes of transmission

15:40 Testing issues

16:25 Final round

16:30 Close

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