HIV/AIDS - what you need to know - continuing professional development online

Published: 20 December 2012

Who is this learning for?

This learning programme has been developed for registered nurses, student nurses, health care assistants, assistant practitioners, or others working in health care. It is also a helpful general resource for anyone interested in learning more about HIV infection. The learning content provides an overview of the key issues related to HIV and is suitable for those with limited experience with HIV infection as well as for those who want to reinforce their knowledge and skills. It is designed in ‘bite-sized’ sections that learners can work through at their own pace, either in one or several sittings. Learners may work through all sections or simply select those that are most relevant to their needs or interest.

Learning outcomes

After completing all the sections in this learning programme, learners should be able to:

• Describe at least three ways stigma can negatively impact on the education, prevention, and treatment of HIV infection.
• Provide at least three examples of ways to challenge HIV-related stigma.
• Describe the key facts surrounding HIV including its transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Demonstrate an awareness of their own values and attitudes towards HIV and those with the infection and explain how they keep these separate from the care they provide to patients.
• Describe the process and issues regarding testing for HIV.
• Describe at least three legal rights and responsibilities of people who are diagnosed with HIV infection.
• Describe specific professional responsibilities in relation to HIV.
• Describe the issues and steps involved in HIV risk assessment.
• Describe when patients or clients should be referred to colleagues or other services.

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