100851: Counseling and HIV/AIDS

About the Course:

This course provides an overview of HIV/AIDS counseling around the world. It identifies successes and addresses what effective HIV/AIDS counseling can do to assist those suffering from the disease as well as their loved ones.

Author

The Synergy Project

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about counseling for HIV/AIDS patients. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe and explain the importance of effective HIV/AIDS counseling.

2. Identify and apply what is known about who can be effective HIV/AIDS counselors.

3. Define and be able to apply training protocols for HIV/AIDS counselors, including peer counseling.