Management And Care Of Hiv/Aids
- Health Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 157 pages
- 25 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of HIV/AIDS management and care. It covers definitions, classifications, modes of transmission, and the natural history of HIV/AIDS. The course also explores psychological management, counseling, nutritional strategies, and chemotherapeutic interventions. Additionally, it addresses patient adherence, treatment support, and palliative care, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and care for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HEM745, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 WHAT IS TREATMENT ADHERENCE AND SUPPORTPage 91
- UNIT 2 DRUG RESISTANCEPage 96
- UNIT 3 DEFINING ANTIRETROVIRAL SUCCESS AND FAILUREPage 106
- UNIT 4 ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN CHILDREN/ WOMEN/HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS WITH TBPage 113
- UNIT 5 ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN DUAL INFECTIONS WITH HIV AND HEPATITISPage 119
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HEM745 · UNIT 1 HIV/AIDS: DEFINITIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS AND SYMPTOMS
There is still misunderstanding about how HIV is transmitted from one person to another. Knowing the basics helps you avoid getting the virus if you are HIV-, and avoid passing it on if you are HIV+.
What you should be able to do
- Define HIV and AIDS
- Identify modes of HIV transmission
- Apply counseling techniques for HIV/AIDS patients
- Develop nutritional plans for HIV/AIDS patients
- Explain antiretroviral therapy
- Promote treatment adherence
What it prepares you for
- Healthcare Worker
- Counselor
- Nutritionist
- Public Health Officer
- Healthcare
- Public Health
- Social Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 2: Classes of Antiretroviral and Modes of Action
Understanding the different classes of antiretroviral drugs and their mechanisms of action requires a strong foundation in pharmacology and virology.
- Module 5: Patients Adherence and Treatment Support
Unit 2: Drug Resistance
Drug resistance mechanisms require understanding of viral mutation and selection processes.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Defining and Understanding HIV/AIDS Concepts
Unit 1: HIV/AIDS: Definitions/Classifications and Symptoms · 4 hours
Understand definitions of HIV and AIDS. Identify differences between HIV/AIDS. Illustrate modes of HIV transmission. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
Unit 2: HIV/AIDS: Modes of Transmission · 4 hours
Illustrate the role of re-using and sharing of needles on HIV infection. Illustrate the influence of unprotected/unsafe sex on HIV infection. Describe mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 2Module 1: Defining and Understanding HIV/AIDS Concepts
Unit 3: Classification and Natural History of HIV/AIDS Infection · 4 hours
Explain the stages of history of HIV/AIDS. Identify symptoms of HIV and AIDS. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 3Module 2: Psychological Management and Counselling of HIV/AIDS Patients
Unit 1: Psychological issues in HIV/AIDS · 4 hours
Define terms relating to counseling and psychological issues of HIV/AIDS. Explain psychological responses to HIV/AIDS. Describe psychological response to HIV positive test. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 4Module 2: Psychological Management and Counselling of HIV/AIDS Patients
Unit 2: Counselling and HIV/AIDS · 4 hours
Explain the aims of Counselling in HIV/AIDS. Identify different HIV Counselling Programmes and Services. Illustrate coping Strategies in HIV/AIDS. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 5Module 2: Psychological Management and Counselling of HIV/AIDS Patients
Unit 3: Family Care For HIV/AIDS Patients · 4 hours
Understand the basic concept of family care. Differentiate types of HIV/AIDS family care. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 6Module 2: Psychological Management and Counselling of HIV/AIDS Patients
Unit 4: Consequences of HIV/AIDS Family Care · 4 hours
Describe consequences of HIV/AIDS family care. Describe family care giving relationship with the patient. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 7Module 3: Nutritional Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 1: Importance of HIV/AIDS Nutritional Management · 4 hours
Identify importance of nutrition management in HIV/AIDS. Explain Nutritional consequences of HIV/AIDS. Know HIV/AIDS: Nutritional Assessment. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 8Module 3: Nutritional Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 2: Levels of Nutritional Care · 4 hours
Explain levels of nutritional risk in HIV/AIDS. Discuss nutritional education for HIV/AIDS. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 9Module 3: Nutritional Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 3: Nutrition Counselling and Intervention · 4 hours
Identify the need for nutritional counselling in HIV/AIDS. Illustrate the relevance of HIV/AIDS dietary counselling. Identify outcomes of nutritional intervention. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 10Module 3: Nutritional Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 4: Nutrition Screening Tools for HIVAIDS Patients · 4 hours
Identify screening tools for assessment of nutritional problems in HIV/AIDS. Explain the role of nutritional problem on HIV/AIDS management. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 11Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 1: Antiretroviral Therapy of HIV/AIDS · 4 hours
Identify goals of ART. Identify actions required to achieve durable ART. Identify limitations of ART. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 12Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 2: Classes of Antiretroviral and Modes of Action · 4 hours
Identify classes of ART. Explain choice of ART. Explain NRTI backbones. Identify co formulated NRTI combination. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
- Week 13Module 4: Chemotherapeutic Management of HIV/AIDS
Unit 3: Other NRTI Combinations · 4 hours
Identify other NRTI combinations. Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of identified NRTI drugs. Illustrate the aims of selecting the third drug. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment.
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for antiretroviral drug classes and mechanisms (Units 1-2 Module 4)
- Practice counseling scenarios from Units 1-2 Module 2
- Review nutritional guidelines from Units 1-4 Module 3
- Summarize modes of HIV transmission from Units 1-3 Module 1
- Focus on adherence strategies from Unit 1 Module 5
Questions students ask about this course
What is HEM745 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of HIV/AIDS management and care. It covers definitions, classifications, modes of transmission, and the natural history of HIV/AIDS. The course also explores psychological management, counseling, nutritional strategies, and chemotherapeutic interventions. Additionally, it addresses patient adherence, treatment support, and palliative care, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and care for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
How many units does HEM745 have?
HEM745, Management And Care Of Hiv/Aids, has 25 units across 6 modules, over 157 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is HEM745?
HEM745 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Health Sciences.
Is HEM745 hard?
HEM745 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HEM745 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 25 units.
How is HEM745 assessed?
HEM745 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HEM745?
Healthcare Worker, Counselor, Nutritionist and Public Health Officer.