Healthwise Training Services - A One-day programme

Aims

This one day programme aims to increase knowledge and develop understanding of blood borne viruses including Hepatitis and HIV, to describe current treatments available, raising awareness of the health and safety procedures needed to minimise the spread of infection.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the programme participants will be able to:

• Explore prevalence of blood borne viruses in the UK and elsewhere

• Understand the virology of blood borne viruses

• Identify transmission routes of blood borne viruses

• Define 'disease progression' in relation to HIV

• Explore effective prevention measures to minimise BBV infection

• Understand current vaccinations available for viral infections

Comments from previous participants on this programme:

"I now have a good understanding of blood borne viruses. Before the course I had no real understanding"

"Excellent course – lots of information. I have gained valuable information and reduced my level of ignorance – more able to empower clients"

This course is aimed at anyone who is or works with, or lives with, people affected by Blood Borne Viruses (HIV, Hepatitis etc). This is an introductory level course and will provide a good grounding in basic information about viruses and disease progression. It is suitable for any interested party.

All participants completing this course wil receive a certificate of attendance and a comprehensive portfolio of information about HIV and Hepatitis for future reference in a binder.

Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)

AA3: Enable individuals to find out about and use services and facilities

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

AD1: Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects

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

AF2: Carry out assessments to identify and prioritise need

AG1: Plan and agree service responses, which meet individuals' identified needs and circumstances

To discuss comissioning this programme for your agency please contact us or click here to e-mail your query.

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