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Department of Education TVET Division
HIV/AIDS & STI Teacher Guide
Learning outcome 6: Explain the importance of having an HIV
blood test
Lesson 20
By the end of this lesson students can…
6.1 Explain the importance of having an HIV blood test
6.2 Describe the process of having an HIV blood test
6.3 State where you can get an HIV blood test nearby
6.4 Explain why the HIV blood test is confidential, voluntary and free
Resources:
a. Introduction: (10 mins)
Say, “VCT stands for Voluntary Counselling and Testing. An HIV test at a VCT centre
is the only way of knowing if you have the HIV virus. Remember there are no signs or
symptoms of HIV infection.” Ask the class to brainstorm where VCT centres are near
their school or community. Your Provincial AIDS Committee can help you with an
up-to-date list.
b. Main Activity: (40 mins)
Ask the students these questions to discuss with a partner. They should discuss for 2
minutes and then you can hear quick feedback.
Why is it important to have an HIV blood test
Why is it important the test is voluntary
Why is it important the test is confidential
Why is it important the test includes counselling
Then ask the students to work with a partner to draw a simple flow chart showing the
main steps of VCT. They should use their Resource Book to help.
c. Conclusion: (10 mins)
Ask students to swap their flow chart with another pair who will mark it using their
Resource Book. Are there any errors Have they missed out any steps
Say, “VCT is very important for PNG. Anyone who has had sex without a condom is
vulnerable to HIV and needs to have a test. If you are negative you can change your
behaviour and protect yourself and your loved ones. If you are positive you can have
access to free treatment and support. You can change your life to help live longer.”
Ask them to complete the Self Study tasks for this outcome in the Resource Book.
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