HIV/Aids in the Workplace

HIV/Aids in the Workplace course is offered by DCK Training Institute. DCK Training Institute is the only place where you can find the best customised professional skills training and development that suites your needs. The future of any organization is well skilled and motivated staff.

Every human being has areas of development that if addressed will significantly improve their performance and contribute to the overall success of the organisation and the community at large.

Course Contents

• HIV and the Immune System
• What is HIV/Aids
• The Immune System
• The Defence
• How does in Infection Happen
• What are the Risk Factors for HIV
• How to Protect Yourself from HIV Infection
• Symptoms
• What is the Impact of HIV Infection on Pregnancy
• How is HIV Diagnosed
• The Links Between STI Infection and Aids
• STI and the Spread of HIV
• Diagnosing and Testing
• Signs and Symptoms of HIV Infections
• Types of Testing
• Pre-Test and Post-Test Counselling
• Partner Notification and Counselling
• HIV/Aids Management
• Anti Retro-viral Drugs
• Cost and Supply Considerations
• Preventing & Treating Opportunistic Infections
• Special Management Concerns for Women
• Preventing HIV Infection
• Interventions and Strategies for Intervention
• Risk Assessment
• Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmissions
• Harm Reduction
• HIV/Aids Policies and Pandemic
• National Aids Legislation
• The Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1999
• The South African Constitution Act No. 108 of 1996
• The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No. 75 of 1997
• Company Aids Policies
• Effects if HIV/Aids in the Workplace