HIV and Hepatitis Awareness
Many of the stories and rumors about HIV and HEP are exaggerated or just made up. In dealing with the diseases, it’s important to know reality from myth.
The training course is designed to challenge the ignorance, social stigma and discrimination of people with blood borne illnesses through increased awareness and understanding.
This is a basic awareness course aimed at any employee who may have to deal with the problems associated with HIV and Hepatitis.
It is designed to instigate discussion amongst the participants to further the learning experience.
The course covers HIV and Hepatitis as blood borne viruses, and the precautions to be taken should exposure to the infectious agents occur
Course length: 1 hr
Qualification: HIV and Hepatitis Awareness Certificate
Course Syllabus
- Modes of infection
- At risk groups
- Contamination
- Legal responsibilities of employer / employee
- Reporting procedure
- Special considerations for first aiders
Cost: £25 per person + VAT on open courses
£25 per person + VAT (min charge of £200 + VAT) for in-house courses