The Level 6 & 7 HIV modules are available as stand-alone courses for professionals working or intending to work in the field of sexual health and for those wishing to improve their awareness of HIV client care across all fields of practice. They are delivered concurrently but have different respective outcomes and assessment.

Current Issues in HIV and AIDS is also an option module for students on a range of courses, including BSc Hons Professional Practice in Health and Social Care.

These modules provide an introduction to the multiple and complex issues confronting people who are living with HIV or have an AIDS Defining Illness. They explore current strategy, policy and services for clients with HIV, as well as social values, beliefs and ethical issues and the implications of these for professional practice.

You will critically examine factors associated with the emergence, continued prevalence and epidemiology of the HIV pandemic and reflect on the wider political, economic and social consequences.

Learning Outcomes

• You will develop a critical understanding and evidence-based knowledge on aetiology and clinical management of HIV.
• You will also acquire an understanding of the diverse range of complex issues that affect people who have HIV or AIDS, their significant others, professional carers and service providers.

Assessment

Deliver a classroom (on-campus / virtual or pre-recorded) conference-style presentation, supported with PowerPoint / Prezi, or similar.

The pass mark for this module is 40%. 

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This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

TBC: Graduate Diploma – Enhanced Clinical Practice (Degree Apprenticeship)