This unit standard provides a broad introduction to HIV/AIDS in the workplace. It introduces a broad case of knowledge about HIV/AIDS that will enable learners to be informed and caring workers in an industry. The focus is knowledge, skills, values and attitudes in relation to the learner`s own context and experience of the world of work.
The qualifying learner is capable of
Understanding the effects of HIV/AIDS on the immune system.
Knowing how HIV/AIDS is transmitted.
Knowing what behaviour safe and what behaviour caries the risk of HIV/AIDS transmission. Knowing what guidelines and assistance are available to support workers with HIV/AIDS and recognise own role in creating a caring work environment.
Understanding the implications of the HIV/AIDS pandemic for society, the economy, a business sub-sector, an organisation and a specific workplace.
Specific outcome 1
Know and understand HIV/AIDS and its effects on the human immune system
The terms HIV and AIDS are known and explained at a basic level of understanding.
The way in which the immune system works is explained with reference to the role of antibodies in the immune system.
An indication is given as to how the HIV virus attacks the immune system.
The concept of a window period is explained with reference to the Elisa test.
