These modules introduce key concepts for diagnosing and managing people living with HIV. After completing the modules, you will be able to:
- Describe the natural history of HIV, including the HIV lifecycle and signs and symptoms of acute and chronic HIV
- Explain HIV transmission and the principles of prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment as prevention(TasP) and contact tracing
- Contrast HIV testing approaches and interpret test results
- Describe the principles and classes of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and their role in the treatment HIV
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of social, psychological and lifestyle factors on a patients’ treatment outcomes
