About

The Orientation and Background to HIV-AIDS Care and Counselling module at the University of South Africa (UNISA) covers knowledge of HIV and Aids in general, principles and strategies of behaviour change to prevent HIV infection, HIV counselling principles and skills, care and support for the HIV infected person, and ethics in the HIV field..

Overview

Key facts

The purpose of University of South Africa (UNISA)'s Orientation and Background to HIV-AIDS Care and Counselling module is to empower students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their own lives in the HIV environment and to council, support and empower others in their communities to understand HIV, to prevent HIV infection, to manage HIV, and to know their rights in the HIV context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The history of HIV
HIV and the immune system
Transmission and prevention of HIV
Symptoms and diseases (including TB and STIs)
HIV testing
Antiretroviral Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Health Sciences Counselling Psychology View 6 other Short Courses in Counselling Psychology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Target group:

Students and professionals in the health, human and social sciences

Admission requirements:

Module 1: A Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification is recommended

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Orientation and Background to HIV-AIDS Care and Counselling University of South Africa (UNISA)