Level 2 Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Diseases & HIV

Course Introduction

In 2005 there were 61,254 people diagnosed with HIV, of whom 21,000 were unaware of their infection. Whatever your sector, this course will allow you to become aware of what the infections are, how those effected are supported and gain an awareness of preventative methods.

This is a 3 hour course and is designed for anyone in the education, local authority, emergency services and health & social care sectors.

Course Benefits

Students will benefit from the training by:

• Receiving a nationally recognised qualification
  
• Receive subject specific knowledge relating to Health & Social Care
  
• Delivered by experienced and qualified Health & Social care instructors
  
• Receive a comprehensive Seizures guide to take home
  
• Learn a comprehensive variety of skills and knowledge
  
• Develop confidence
  
• Develop critical thinking
  
• Maintain continued professional development

Related Courses

Level 2 Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Level 3 Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Level 2 Palliative Care, Level 2 Pressure Sores, Level 2 Incontinence Management, Level 2 Seizures Management, Level 2 Diabetes Management, Level 2 Stroke, Level 2 Care Planning, Level 2 Bereavement & Loss, Level 2 Menu Planning, Level 2 Infection Control, Level 2 Mental Health, Level 2 Drug & Alcohol, Level 2 Administration of Medications, Level 2 Autism.

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students with the knowledge and skills to appreciate the effects of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Define sexually transmitted diseases
  
• Define HIV
  
• Examine and discuss preventative methods
  
• Examine and discuss a range of case study's of HIV & STD's in the world
  
• Examine and discuss the effects on the body
  
• Examine and discuss the different types of STD's

Course Content

• What is HIV?
  
• What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
  
• Preventing infections
  
• HIV, STD’s and the World
  
• Case Studies

Assessment

Students will be assessed with a 30 question multiple choice paper.

Certificate

Level 2 Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Diseases & HIV

Time Table

Pricing

• £45pp (open course) or
• £275 (group up to 12 in house)