Basic HIV & AIDS Awareness

Tuesday 19 September 2017

A two-day course, second day is 20 September.

Aim: To enable participants to develop their awareness and knowledge of HIV and AIDS and help them deliver an appropriate service to clients at risk from, or living with, HIV/AIDS.

Objectives: On completion of the training participants will:

  • Know the difference between HIV and AIDS and how they are linked.
  • Have explored some of the myths around the subject.
  • • Have learnt about HIV infection, transmission and prevention.
  • Have understood issues around testing, confidentiality and disclosure, stigma and discrimination regarding people living with HIV.
  • Be informed about HIV and pregnancy.
  • Be aware of current treatment and improving prognosis.
  • Explore the legal issues around HIV transmission.
  • Know about useful HIV/AIDS agencies and services in the borough and how to access them.

To apply request an application form e-mail ph-training@croydon.gov.uk

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