Netcare – HIV Clinical Management
| Programme | Duration | Entry level qualification |
|---|---|---|
| In-service training in HIV Clinical Management for Registered Nurses | 3 days | RN |
| In-service training in HIV Clinical Management for Enrolled Nurses | 3 days | EN |
Become empowered with in-service training HIV Clinical Management in a clinical or home environment, by learning more about the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, the typical signs and symptoms, as well as the pathology, physiology, treatment, medication and medico-legal aspects of caring for HIV/AIDS patients, plus dealing with death and dying.
Education content covers the following:
- Self-knowledge and awareness; HIV/AIDS overview; philosophy; attitudes, values and prejudices; legal aspects
- Contemporary issues around HIV/AIDS; viral replication; anti-retroviral therapy; cultural perceptions of HIV/AIDS; death and dying; the empathetic response
- Living positively with AIDS; guidelines for healthcare workers; voluntary counselling and testing; basic counselling skills; resources for HIV/AIDS