HIV Awareness

HIV Awareness Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical awareness needed to understand HIV, support individuals living with HIV, and promote safe and effective healthcare practices within healthcare and care environments.

This HIV Awareness Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, support workers, and staff working in healthcare, community, and care settings across the UK.

The course helps learners understand HIV transmission, testing, treatment, prevention strategies, legal responsibilities, patient support, and the importance of reducing stigma and discrimination within healthcare services.

Online HIV Awareness Training for Healthcare Staff

This online HIV Awareness training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to support individuals affected by HIV, promote infection prevention, understand treatment pathways, and provide compassionate and confidential care.

The course focuses on HIV awareness, testing and diagnosis, antiretroviral therapy, patient support, prevention methods, safeguarding responsibilities, and emerging developments in HIV care.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Community Care Workers
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Mental Health Support Staff
• Any healthcare worker requiring HIV awareness training

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare staff with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise, support, and manage HIV-related care safely, while promoting dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of HIV and its transmission
• Recognise prevention methods and safer practice strategies
• Understand HIV testing and diagnosis procedures
• Recognise the importance of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Support individuals living with HIV compassionately and professionally
• Understand confidentiality and stigma considerations
• Recognise legal and ethical responsibilities in HIV care
• Understand referral pathways and support services
• Recognise current developments in HIV treatment and prevention
• Apply knowledge safely within healthcare environments

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to HIV

Understand the fundamentals of HIV and its impact on healthcare and society.

Topics include:

• Definition of HIV
• Basic facts about HIV
• Modes of transmission
• Prevention strategies
• HIV epidemiology in the UK
• Public health considerations

Module 2: Testing and Diagnosis

Learn about HIV testing procedures and diagnostic pathways.

Topics include:

• Types of HIV tests
• Indications for testing
• HIV screening procedures
• Interpreting test results
• Confidentiality during testing
• Patient communication and support

Module 3: Clinical Management of HIV

Develop awareness of HIV treatment and long-term management.

Topics include:

• Stages of HIV infection
• Disease progression
• Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Importance of treatment adherence
• Monitoring HIV-related complications
• Supporting patient education

Module 4: Patient Care and Support

Explore the importance of person-centred support for individuals living with HIV.

Topics include:

• Psychosocial impact of HIV
• Reducing stigma and discrimination
• Confidentiality in healthcare
• Effective communication skills
• Emotional support strategies
• Supporting dignity and wellbeing

Module 5: Prevention and Harm Reduction

Learn strategies used to reduce HIV transmission and support safer healthcare practices.

Topics include:

• Safer sex awareness
• Condom use and education
• Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
• Harm reduction for substance misuse
• Needle safety awareness
• Prevention of mother-to-child transmission

Module 6: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Understand legal responsibilities and ethical principles relating to HIV care.

Topics include:

• UK HIV legislation and guidance
• Duty of care responsibilities
• Consent and confidentiality
• Disclosure considerations
• Partner notification awareness
• Safeguarding responsibilities

Module 7: Community Resources and Support

Recognise the importance of referral pathways and specialist support services.

Topics include:

• HIV specialist services
• Community support organisations
• Referral pathways
• Support groups and advocacy
• Access to ongoing care
• Multidisciplinary support

Module 8: Updates and Emerging Issues

Develop awareness of current developments in HIV treatment and care.

Topics include:

• Current HIV research
• Advances in treatment and prevention
• Emerging public health issues
• HIV and COVID-19 considerations
• Ongoing professional development
• Evidence-based practice updates

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of HIV awareness, prevention, treatment, patient support, and legal responsibilities within healthcare settings.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an HIV Awareness Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Promotes safe and compassionate HIV care
• Supports infection prevention awareness
• Improves understanding of HIV treatment and prevention
• Strengthens communication and confidentiality practices
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

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Strengthen your understanding of HIV awareness, improve patient support skills, and promote safer and more inclusive healthcare practices with HIV Awareness Online Training today..