HIV/AIDS Peer Educator & Workplace Management

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Assess the extent of their existing knowledge and experience of HIV/AIDS and dread diseases • Understand what HIV/AIDS is and what causes it • Understand what HIV/AIDS is and where it comes from • Explain how infection takes place and the progression of the disease • Appreciate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the individual, the family, the workplace, and community • Be familiar with rights of employee and employer related to HIV/AIDS • Conduct an impact analysis for your unit/ department • Identify workplace implementation strategies for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment • Be able to deal with the fear and stigma of HIV/AIDS • How to develop attitudes and values conducive to creating a positive environment • Develop attitudes and values conducive to creating a supportive environment • Understand how to counsel people affected by HIV/AIDS. • Develop a workplace policy and programme to minimise the negative impact of HIV/AIDS • Identify dread diseases and their impact on your team/business unit • Promote a non-discriminatory work environment and practices in relation to dread diseases • Assess the extent of their existing knowledge and experience of HIV & AIDS