Current Issues in Caring for those with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Unit Code: AC129 Unit Level: 2 Unit Size: 2 Credit Points:
20
SYNOPSIS OF UNIT : A brief overview of aims, content, methods and
assessment.
| This unit enables health and allied professionals to further develop
their existing knowledge base in HIV/AIDS related issues, and assists them in the
identification of the diversity of needs of those with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. It
encourages the student to develop their ability to respond to such needs in the context of
their own practice area. The role of others in the provision of care is also considered.
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| The importance of prevention of transmission, and their role in
achieving this will also be explored.
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A specific placement is not required, but negotiated visits will be
necessary. Supervision by someone with current specialist knowledge of HIV/AIDS is
required (Minimum requirement ENBC 934) Where this is not available in the students own
practice area, an alternative placement will be required (A minimum of 80 hours over a 10
week period) Assessment will be by means of a portfolio of evidence demonstrating
achievement of the learning outcomes.
AIMS OF UNIT : Specified in terms of general aim of the teaching in
its relation to the Subject.
| Assist the student to understand the aetiology of HIV disease,
possible modes of transmission and its effects
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| To appreciate the role of prevention in the control of HIV, and apply
this to their own practice.
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| To explore attitudes to HIV/AIDS, the personal, ethical and
professional dilemmas raised by HIV/AIDS, and their potential impact upon practice.
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| To further develops current knowledge, skills and attitudes, to
enhance care offered to those with or affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as appreciating the
role and remit of others who care for those with HIV/AIDS.
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| The importance of effective communication and co-ordination of care,
and potential obstacles and solutions in achieving this will also be explored.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Specified in terms of performance capability to be shown on completion
of the Unit.
- Identify the issues involved in enabling clients/patients/colleagues to minimise risk of
HIV infection to themselves and others.
- Demonstrate ability to work with clients/others to identify strategies for minimising
risk of becoming infected with HIV, or transmitting HIV to others.
- Demonstrate use of universal infection control precautions in own area of practice.
- Analyse how attitudes, beliefs and feelings relating to sexuality and human rights can
affect the care that is provided to those who have, or are affected by HIV, and the
ethical dilemmas that can arise in providing care.
- Demonstrate current awareness of the diversity of needs of those with or affected by
HIV/AIDS, and own abilities and limitations in meeting needs appropriate to your role.
- Use your understanding of HIV disease process and psycho social effects to identify
clients needs and plan appropriate care.
- Either a) Demonstrate your ability to provide evidence based care relevant to the
needs of those with HIV/AIDS within the remit of your professional role.
Or b) Develop a professional development plan to
addresss your own needs in relation to providing care for those with or affected by
HIV/AIDS
- Evaluate the care provided for a specific client with or affected by HIV/AIDS
OUTLINE SYLLABUS :
The content of the Unit, identified in a component listing.
| Aetiology of HIV disease
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| Transmission & prevention
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| Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS - global, national, local
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| Opportunistic infections
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| Current treatment approaches
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| Psycho-Social effects of HIV/AIDS
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| Loss & grief
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| HIV testing
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| Attitudes to sexuality
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| Public health/ partner notification
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| Confidentiality/ethical dilemmas/ advocacy
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| Law & HIV
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| Needs assessment - range of needs , generic and specific to user
group
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| Range & scope of services available locally and nationally
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| Planning care to meet needs/ evidence based practice
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| Co-ordinating care/ role of others within the multi disciplinary team
and vountary agencies.
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Unit Code: AC130 Unit Level: 3 Unit
Size: 2 Credit Points: 20
SYNOPSIS OF UNIT : A brief overview of aims, content, methods and
assessment.
| This unit enables health and allied professionals to further develop
their existing knowledge base in HIV/AIDS related issues, and assists them in the
identification of the diversity of needs of those with, or affected by HIV/AIDS. It
encourages the student to develop their ability to respond to such needs in the context of
their own practice area. The role of others in the provision of care is also considered.
|
| The importance of prevention of transmission, and their role in
achieving this will also be explored.
|
A specific placement is not required, but negotiated visits will be
necessary. Supervision by someone with current specialist knowledge of HIV/AIDS is
required (Minimum requirement ENBC 934) Where this is not available in the students own
practice area, an alternative placement will be required (A minimum of 80 hours over a 10
week period) Assessment will be by means of a portfolio of evidence demonstrating
achievement of the learning outcomes.
AIMS OF UNIT : Specified in terms of general aim of the teaching in
its relation to the Subject.
The unit aims to
| Assist the student to understand the aetiology of HIV disease,
possible modes of transmission and its effects
|
| To appreciate the role of prevention in the control of HIV, and apply
this to their own practice, seeking opportunities for practice and service development.
|
| To explore attitudes to HIV/AIDS, the personal, ethical and
professional dilemmas raised by HIV/AIDS, and their potential impact upon practice. It is
intended that the student further develops their current knowledge, skills and attitudes,
to enhance the care they are able to offer to those with or affected by HIV/AIDS, as well
as appreciating the role and remit of others who care at an individual and service
provision level will be explored.
|
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
Specified in terms of performance capability to be shown on completion
of the Unit.
- Analyse the issues involved in enabling clients/patients/colleagues to minimise risk of
HIV infection to themselves and others.
- Evaluate your ability to work with clients/others to identify strategies for minimising
risk of becoming infected with HIV, or transmitting HIV to others, and the effectiveness
of such strategies.
- Demonstrate and promote the use of universal infection control precautions in own area
of practice.
- Analyse how attitudes, beliefs and feelings relating to sexuality and human rights can
affect the care that is provided to those who have, or are affected by HIV, and the
ethical dilemmas that can arise in providing care suggesting strategies to overcome
problems.
- Reflect upon current awareness of the diversity of needs of those with or affected by
HIV/AIDS, and own abilities and limitations in meeting needs appropriate to your role.
- Use your understanding of HIV disease process and psycho-social effects to critically
analyse clients needs and plan appropriate care.
- Demonstrate you ability to provide evidence based care relevant to the needs of those
with HIV/AIDS within the remit of your professional role.
Or
Develop a professional development plan to addresss your own needs in
relation to providing care for those with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Critically evaluate the care provided for a specific client with or affected by
HIV/AIDS.
9. Propose how practice may be developed in your own area to enhance
the care available to those
with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
OUTLINE SYLLABUS :
The content of the Unit, identified in a component listing.
Aetiology of HIV disease
Transmission & prevention
Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS - global, national, local
Opportunistic infections
Current treatment approaches
Psycho-Social effects of HIV/AIDS
Loss & grief
HIV testing
Attitudes to sexuality
Public health/ partner notification
Confidentiality/ethical dilemmas/ advocacy
Law & HIV
Needs assessment - range of needs , generic and specific to user group
Range & scope of services available locally and nationally
Planning care to meet needs/ evidence based practice
Co-ordinating care/ role of others within the multi disciplinary team
and voluntary agencies.
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