Health Education to Prevent HIV/AIDS & STIs - Department of ...

Department of Education TVET Division
HIV/AIDS & STI Teacher Guide
Module Name:
Care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS
Module Code HIV 103-07
Nominal Duration
10 HOURS
Module Purpose
After completing this module successfully the student should be able to
provide care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS in their community.
Summary of Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, the student should be able to;
1. Explain the effects of stigma and discrimination on people living
with HIV/AIDS
2. List services, treatment and support available to people living with
HIV/AIDS
3. Explain how to care for people living with HIV/AIDS
4. Demonstrate responsible and caring behaviour towards people
living with HIV/AIDS
Assessment Strategy for the Module
Methods of
Assessment
Test = 10%
Assignment = 12%
Attitude and participation = 3%
Total = 25% of overall course mark
A sample test and sample assignment are to be found after the Module
lesson plans. For example, role play
Content of Module
Negative consequences of stigma and discrimination include: shame,
isolation, guilt, lack of opportunity, early death, low income, stress and
unhappiness, depression, breakdown in traditional caring practices,
unchristian, fear, people scared to get tested etc
HIV/AIDS Management and Prevention Act (2003)
Department of Education HIV/AIDS Policy (2005)
Identify local VCT centres, STI clinics and services
Contact details of local PACS, Guidance Officers, Inspectors, DEA, DoE
HIV/AIDS Desk
National organisations: NACS, Save the Children, Anglicare, Churches,
UNICEF, Igat Hope, VSO, ADRA etc
Anti retro viral therapy: benefits, side effects, where to get access to ART,
free
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