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.

A number of approaches to teaching and learning are taken, including:
Lectures
Discussions
Group work
Workshops
Self directed Study

Reference to clinical research will be encouraged to ensure that education is grounded in practice and informed by research.

Contact Hours: (49)
21 hours Interactive lectures/Key Lectures
18 hours Group work/individual activities/ reflection
10 hours Feedback from activities

Independent Learning: (101)
Self analysis
Research
Reading and reflection
Writing assignment

Must be working within the as a Health and/or Social Care Practitioner

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 Handbooks)
Pratt, R. (2003) HIV and AIDS: A Foundation for Nursing and Healthcare Practice Edward Arnold

Access will be available through the university to:
Library and Information Services
Blackboard
Internet
PC and printer
CD-ROM and databases for electronic literature searching
Course materials

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 (75% weighting) (contributes to meeting LO's 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Case Study 1000 words demonstrating the management of an individual living with HIV from either a health or social care perspective (25% weighting) (contributes to meeting LO 2)

both elements off assessment must be passed

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
10 minute presentation with 15 minutes feedback from tutors and peers on the chosen topic of the Case Study

HIV is still a life threatening illness with new infections of HIV continuing to grow. Advances in drug therapies have insured that people with HIV are living longer however to maintain this benefit it is essential that health and social care practitioners respond with 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 module will examine the currently available anti retroviral drug therapies and explore specific issues related to the management of people undertaking such regimes for example adherence and drug resistance.

It will review current Health Promotion Strategies for the individual and the Community to develop appropriate health enhancing interventions.

The module will review and evaluate current partnerships working arrangements by focusing in on the provision of Clinical Networks and Multi disciplinary working strategies in the student's area of work

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
Impact of Professional Practitioners support
Students will be encouraged to undertake reflective practice