Module Descriptors
CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)
PPDE60226
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 49
Independent Study Hours: 101
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be working as a Health and/or Social Care Practitioner
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reflective paper (3000 words) examining the specific health and social care need of an individual living with HIV/AIDS identifying a particular event to reflect on making recommendations for future practice (100% weighting) (addressing all LO's)
Formative Assessment / feedback:
10 minute presentation with 15 minutes feedback from tutors and peers on the chosen topic of the reflective assignment
Formative Assessment / feedback:
10 minute presentation with 15 minutes feedback from tutors and peers on the chosen topic of the reflective assignment
Module Indicative Content
HIV is still a life threatening illness with new infections of HIV continuing to grow. Advances in drug therapies have ensured that people with HIV are living longer however to maintain this benefit it is essential that health and social care practitioners have the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care supported by clinical guidelines and standards
This module will develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the complex health and social care needs of people infected and affected by HIV, including the legal and ethical aspects of HIV in the United Kingdom.
The content of the module will include the following:
Epidemiology
Virology
Immunology
Pathogenesis of HIV disease
Clinical picture (including serological monitoring adult and mental health problems)
Transmission, health promotion.
Treatments ? HAART/ specific to opportunistic infections
Working with vulnerable groups
HIV cultural issues
Nursing care & support across the disease spectrum, including HIV related bereavement
This module will develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the complex health and social care needs of people infected and affected by HIV, including the legal and ethical aspects of HIV in the United Kingdom.
The content of the module will include the following:
Epidemiology
Virology
Immunology
Pathogenesis of HIV disease
Clinical picture (including serological monitoring adult and mental health problems)
Transmission, health promotion.
Treatments ? HAART/ specific to opportunistic infections
Working with vulnerable groups
HIV cultural issues
Nursing care & support across the disease spectrum, including HIV related bereavement
Module Learning Strategies
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills through reflection on their own practice and their own professional and personal growth. The teaching and learning approaches are designed to maximise the benefits of sharing knowledge and experience.
Contact Hours: (49)
21 hours Interactive lectures/Key Lectures
18 hours Group work/individual activities/ reflection
10 hours Feedback from activities
Independent Study Hours: (101)
11 hours Self analysis
30 hours Research
30 hours Reading and reflection
30 hours Writing assignment
Contact Hours: (49)
21 hours Interactive lectures/Key Lectures
18 hours Group work/individual activities/ reflection
10 hours Feedback from activities
Independent Study Hours: (101)
11 hours Self analysis
30 hours Research
30 hours Reading and reflection
30 hours Writing assignment
Module Resources
Library
IT Resources
Blackboard
IT Resources
Blackboard
Module Texts
Department of Health (2001) National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV. London. DOH www.doh.gov.uk/nshs/index.htm
National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) 2007 National HIV Nursing Competencies London:Mediscript
Pattman, R. Snow, M. Handy, Pauline. Nathan Sankar, K. (2005) Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV and AIDS (Oxford Handbook)
Pratt, R. (2003) HIV and AIDS: A Foundation for Nursing and Healthcare Practice Edward Arnold
National HIV Nurses Association (NHIVNA) 2007 National HIV Nursing Competencies London:Mediscript
Pattman, R. Snow, M. Handy, Pauline. Nathan Sankar, K. (2005) Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV and AIDS (Oxford Handbook)
Pratt, R. (2003) HIV and AIDS: A Foundation for Nursing and Healthcare Practice Edward Arnold