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HIV in the Workplace: Policies and Training
R6,900.00
HIV in the Workplace: Policies and Training equips businesses with essential knowledge on managing HIV/AIDS ethically and legally. It covers the virus’s history, impact on employees, and global responses. This skillset delves into employer responsibilities, detailing the creation and implementation of effective workplace policies, and emphasises training and education to combat stigma and enhance awareness. It offers practical guidelines for managing HIV/AIDS in diverse work settings, ensuring comprehensive and compliant approaches to health and safety.
As an institution that is responsive to changing student requirements in certain sectors of the market, we have introduced an online option offering shorter courses. These courses provide quick wins for busy professionals and can fast-track careers in a matter of weeks or months. Professionals can stay at the cutting edge of industry-relevant skills development, as they compete in the dynamic 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) job market. Like our distance courses, our online courses allow you to register at any time. Studying is flexible and can be scheduled according to your needs.
COURSE DURATION:
12 Months
COURSE START DATES:
You can start studying this course at any time of the year as soon as you have completed your registration, you can get started. There are no specific registration dates!
COURSE INFORMATION:
This course contains a CourseBookTM, which is an innovative fusion of the traditional textbook and online course, combining quality educational content with an interactive, social learning experience to promote success. The course has been broken into three Study Phases:
- Study Phase 1 Quiz:
- Overview of HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS in Africa and the world
- Study Phase 2 Quiz:
- The impact of HIV/AIDS on the employee
- South African HIV/AIDS policies and guidelines
- South African legal and ethical issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS
- Study Phase 3 Quiz:
- Designing HIV/AIDS workplace policies
- Health promotion in the workplace
- Prevention of HIV/AIDS – workplace perspectives
- HIV/AIDS workplace training
- Guidelines for specific workplace situations
ASSESSMENT:
Work through the workbook. At the end of each Study Phase, there is a quiz to complete. You need to complete and pass each of the quizzes with a minimum of 70% to get a certificate. No restrictions on your attempts.
COURSE EXIT OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define HIV/AIDS terminology, origins, and the global response to the epidemic.
- Compare African and international HIV/AIDS statistics and evaluate the impact of traditional beliefs on prevention methods.
- Identify HIV stigma in the workplace and implement strategies to support affected employees and change negative attitudes.
- Explain the key components of HIV/AIDS policies and ensure confidentiality and compliance with testing guidelines.
- Summarize South African HIV/AIDS legislation and discuss the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
- Draft, approve, and monitor HIV/AIDS workplace policies, evaluating their effectiveness and impact.
- Design awareness campaigns covering HIV symptoms, ARV therapy, and the importance of tuberculosis treatment.
- Distinguish between myths and facts about HIV transmission and implement effective prevention and counselling strategies.
- Develop adult education programs on HIV awareness, preparing and facilitating effective training sessions.
- Implement HIV management practices tailored for healthcare, childcare, mining, farming, and domestic workers, ensuring comprehensive support.
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