This learning programme is aligned to the following unit standards US 252512 Counsel an individual in a structured environment NQF level 4 (12 credits) US 117507 Develop and implement a client ARV treatment plan NQF level 4 (6 credits) US 114491 Educate and work closely with the community with regard to sexually transmitted infections including HIV/Aids NQF level 4 ( 10 credits) US 117017 Provide information about Tuberculosis and Directly Observed Treatment NQF level 1 (3 credits) At the end of this learning the learner will be able to: • TB and HIV/AIDS. • Demonstrate skills and techniques required of an HIV counsellor. • Respond to queries about HIV and AIDS. • Explain the functions and scope of practice of a counsellor • Set up a counselling environment • Explain the principles and processes of counselling • Explain the role of values in human behaviour and counselling • Develop a client ARV treatment plan. • Explain the importance of the ARV treatment plan to the client. • Provide guidance and support to the client in relation to the ARV treatment plan. • Provide basic information about tuberculosis to community members of similar cultural background and mother tongue and to facilitate treatment compliance for the person who has tuberculosis • Increase community awareness and knowledge of STI’s and HIV/AIDS in order to assist community members to make more informed decisions about their lives. • Increase community awareness, knowledge and support of all possible means of prevention of HIV/Aids • Understand the impact of STIs and HIV/AIDS on vulnerable groups within the community. • Demonstrate an understanding of treatment, Care and Support of HIV-positive people • Promote community discussion of the rights of HIV-positive people and people living with AIDS. • Explain how relationships are affected by HIV and AIDS The learning method is fun, engaging, and makes use of role play, stories, assessment rubrics and peer review. It has been used to teach nurses ARV adherence in rural communities with success