Basic HIV & AIDS Awareness
Wednesday 13 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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Public Health |
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Cost | Free |