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  • Course Title: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B/C Infection Control in Healthcare

    Duration:

    4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:

    Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This certification program provides healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to prevent, manage, and control infections related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C in healthcare settings. The course covers disease transmission, occupational exposure risks, infection control measures, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and compliance with global health guidelines.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the transmission, epidemiology, and risk factors of HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B/C.

    • Learn infection prevention protocols for healthcare workers.

    • Implement safe handling of blood and body fluids to reduce occupational risks.

    • Develop post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and treatment strategies.

    • Ensure compliance with WHO, CDC, and national infection control policies.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Understanding HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B/C

    • Module 1: Overview of HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B/C

      • Virology and pathogenesis of HIV, HBV, and HCV

      • Modes of transmission and risk factors

      • Global epidemiology and public health burden

    • Module 2: Disease Progression & Clinical Manifestations

      • Stages of HIV infection & AIDS-related illnesses

      • Acute and chronic Hepatitis B/C infection

      • Co-infections (HIV-HBV, HIV-HCV) and their complications

    • Assessment: Quiz on disease characteristics & transmission routes

    Week 2: Infection Prevention & Occupational Safety

    • Module 3: Standard Precautions & PPE Usage

      • Universal precautions in healthcare settings

      • Proper hand hygiene, glove usage, and disposal of sharps

      • Environmental cleaning and disinfection strategies

    • Module 4: Occupational Exposure & Risk Management

      • Needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen risks

      • Best practices for handling infectious materials

      • Role of vaccination (HBV) in healthcare worker safety

    • Assessment: Practical demonstration of PPE donning & biomedical waste handling

    Week 3: Diagnosis, Treatment & Post-Exposure Management

    • Module 5: Diagnostic Techniques for HIV & Hepatitis B/C

      • Laboratory tests (ELISA, Western Blot, PCR, antigen detection)

      • Screening protocols for healthcare workers

      • Importance of early detection and viral load monitoring

    • Module 6: Treatment, PEP, & ART Guidelines

      • Antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV & antiviral treatments for Hepatitis B/C

      • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for healthcare workers

      • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for high-risk groups

    • Assessment: Case study on PEP administration in occupational exposure

    Week 4: Compliance, Policy & Certification

    • Module 7: Global & National Guidelines for Infection Control

      • WHO, CDC, and national strategies for HIV & Hepatitis prevention

      • Workplace policies for healthcare facilities

      • Ethical considerations and patient confidentiality (HIV/AIDS stigma reduction)

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based assessment on infection control protocols

      • Case study on handling an HIV or Hepatitis B/C outbreak in a hospital

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

    Who Should Enroll?

    • Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, lab technicians)

    • Infection control officers & occupational health specialists

    • Hospital administrators & policymakers

    • Public health officials & epidemiologists

    • Anyone involved in HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis prevention programs