About this Course

This course introduces students to HIV/AIDS prevention techniques and the care of those that are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. It explains the structure and the impact HIV having on humanity, particularly those on the African continent.

This course carries 150 academic credits. The course is studied and assessed at level 3 of the UK qualifications scale.

Introduction to HIV/AIDS

Every day, over 6,800 persons become infected with HIV and over 5,700 persons die from AIDS, mostly because of inadequate access to HIV information, prevention and treatment services. The HIV pandemic remains the most serious of infectious disease challenges to public health. Nonetheless, the current epidemiologic assessment has encouraging elements since it suggests: the global creation of awareness, education and support to those infected and affected is urgent. This diploma course will provide you with information, skills and strategies on how HIV/AIDS can be prevented and effective counselling methods that individuals, families and organisations can use to provide care and support to those infected and affected.

Aims of the Course

This course will enable students to:-

Acquire fundamental knowledge and skills that will empower you to provide care services for people living with HIV and those affected by HIV and AIDS.

Have an understanding of the transmission of HIV and strategies that can be used to prevent its spread, acquire skills in counselling and to support to those infected and affected

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:-

Explain the nature of HIV/AIDS
Explain different ways of prevention HIV
Explain the social issues and problems involved in HIV/AIDS prevention
Explain social care principles in relations to HIV/AIDS
Explain practical ways to provide care for people living with HIV
Explain how to provide counselling to persons that are infected with, or affected by HIV/AIDS

Target Audience

The course is designed for a range of multi-disciplinary healthcare workers who play an important role in the care of people infected with HIV. This will include you if you are already working as, or aspiring to work as a health officer, community health worker, social care worker, counsellor, clinical officer, laboratory technician, welfare officer, sexual health worker and personnel officer.

Courses Structure

Year 1
Module 1: HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care (15 credits)
Module 2: Effective Communication Techniques (15 credits)
Module 3: Principles of Social Care (15 credits)
Module 4: Introduction to Healthcare Law (15 credits)
Module 5: Counselling (15 credits)
Module 6: Management (15 credits)

Year 2
Module 7: Information Technology (15 credits)
Module 8: Research Skills (15 credits)
Module 9: Project (30 credits)

Assessment

Assessment is by way of continuous essays and written assignments, group work, presentations and research project.

Duration

2 years (by full-time study)

Tuition Fees

Year 1: £2,950
Year 2: £2,000 + £250 Research Project Fee

Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet one of the entry requirements below:-

• Have successfully completed secondary school education; or
• Have worked in healthcare organisation for 2 years or more; or
• Without the requirements above, but aged at least 19 years of age

Every applicant must meet the English Language requirements

English Language Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must show competence in spoken and written English, in addition to meeting the entry requirements above. International students must demonstrate competence of the English Language at IELTS 6.0

Commencement Dates

September, January and May each year

Further Studies

Students who successfully complete this course may enrol on the Advanced Diploma course

Course Code: FT CPHIV