UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

Knowing about HIV/AIDSDCEH1481NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule descriptionThis module will provide students with the opportunity to know and understand the basic facts regarding HIV and AIDS, how to preventthe spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic through behavioural change, and how to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS pandemic on theNamibia society.HIV/AIDS CounsellingDCEH1491NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module aims to equip the student with knowledge, skills and the appropriate attitude, to counsel HIV/AIDS infected and affectedpeople. The module provides information about behaviour change and enlightens the similarities and differences between African andWestern counselling. Practical exercises are included in the study guide.The Continuum of CareDCEC1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module develops the student’s understanding of what Continuum of Care is. It helps the student comprehend the guiding principleswhen dealing with the infected and affected significant others. It explains further the role of the counsellor in continuum of care. Thestudent is introduced to the concept of participatory development and how we can link it to HIV/AIDS counselling. The module highlightsthe role communities and other sectors can play in caring for the infected and affected persons. Furthermore the student is introduced tothe concept of home based care as well as how to provide care to orphans.Death and BereavementDCEH1492NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module is intended to help students understand the need of people living with HIV/AIDS to accept the reality of death, how to dealwith death, issues for closure, and to assist family members and friends with the bereavement process after the death of a loved one. Itwill also describe how to provide care for the caregiver.Legal and Ethical Issues in HIV/AIDS CounsellingDCEE1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module assessment: CA 60% Examination 40% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule descriptionThis Module serves to develop a student’s understanding on the legal and ethical issues in HIV/AIDS. Students are provided with anoverview on the relevant national and international legislation, policies, guidelines, conventions, and treaties that are of relevance topeople infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Special emphasise is placed on the human rights of people, the rights of patients and theHIV/AIDS Charter. Students are further introduced to the concept of developing workplace polices for HIV/AIDS and are explained how todraw up a Will/Testament. Furthermore, students are introduced to the concept “code of ethics”, the rights and responsibilities ofHIV/AIDS counsellors as well as how to develop a code of ethics for HIV/AIDS counsellors.195