Counselors Training program at Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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Dear Colleagues,

FXB Rajasthan Society associated with HIV/AIDS prevention & care is organising 2

weeks counselors training at Jodhpur. Please find enclosed here by the detail

regarding the program. For further information contact :

Dr. N.M. Mehta

Director Testing, Counseling & Training

FXB Rajasthan Society, Jodhpur

Tel. No. 0291-2515466, 0291-5106266

E-mail " <fxbnmmehta@...>

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FXB RAJASTHAN SOCIETY

Counselors training program

About the organization

Countess Albina du Boisrouvray, with her family and friends, established the

foundation and association Francois Xavier Bagnoud (AFXB) in memory of her

son FRANCOIS -XAVIER. In 1986, at the age of 24, he tragically lost his life

during a helicopter mission in the Malian desert.Since then, the Switzerland

based Association has been active in over 17 countries across 6 continents. FXB

works in the areas of HIV/AIDS and disadvantaged children. Thus far in India,

FXB has initiated and supported projects in all the states of India.

On 11 June 1999, Francois Xavier Bagnoud Rajasthan Society was established

in Jaipur under Rajasthan Society Registration Act 1958 (Reg.

No.130/Jaipur/1999-2000). The Society was registered to conduct activities

on HIV prevention, Provide support for those suffering from the disease, and

serve as a resource agency for others conducting activities on AIDS. Currently

in Rajasthan, FXB is active in the Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore,Jodhpur, Kota, Pali

and Sirohi, Nagaur districts.

Need of the training program

HIV/AIDS, which had its emergence in India in the later-1980s, had become a

major public health problem in a period of one decade. It will seriously

affect the health and socio-economic well-being of individuals, families,

communities and the nation in the next five years unless effective action

programs are initiated immediately at all levels and the community truly

participates.

Prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection is spreading from urban to rural

population. The prevalence in rural population is more than double in

comparison to urban areas (0.19% & 0.50% respectively, July 2000

International AIDS conference Durban). VCTs are being started at district &

sub district levels. In time to come there will be an increased demand of

counselors.

Objectives of the counselors training

1) To sensitize the participants on the magnitude and implications of HIV and

AIDS in India.

2) To train Graduates in Social Sciences about the Basics of HIV/AIDS

including counseling for supporting people living with HIV/AIDS and reducing

the transmission of HIV/AIDS.

3) To discuss & train the counselors for providing the Pre and Post test

counseling including Psycho- Social & Nutritional support.

4) To make a counselor understand the various means for reducing stigma &

discrimination for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The titles of the training programs are:

1. Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS

2. Virology of HIV

3. Natural History of HIV

4. Mode of transmission

5. Clinical manifestations

6. Opportunistic infections including tuberculosis

7. Blood safety

8. STIs

9. HIV Counseling

10. Values & Attitudes of Good Counseling

11. Effective Counseling Techniques

12. Sexuality, Sensitive Issues, & Safe Sex

13. HIV Testing Techniques

14. National HIV Testing Policy

15. Pre & Post Test Counseling (Demonstration and Role play)

16. Group Counseling

17. Role of HCW

18. Hospital Infection Control Practices & Universal Safety Precaution

19. Post Exposure Prophylaxis

20. PMTCT

21. Nutritional Aspects in HIV

22. Legal issues & Ethical dilemma

23. Mobile outreach Program

24. Living With HIV

25. HIV Treatment options

26. Behavior change models

Well-trained faculty includes eminent Physicians, Tuberculosis experts, STD

experts, Pathologists, Transfusion medicine expert, paediatrician,

Gynaecologists, Clinical psychologists, and Nutritionists.

ELIGIBILITY: Postgraduate / Graduate in Sociology or Psychology.

FEES:

The non-residential fee is Rs 2000.The fees include Training- Materials,

Lunch, tea and Certification.

Arrangements for Boarding & Lodging could be made with prior intimation in

advance but would be paid by the individual himself.

DURATION: 2 WEEKS (February 24th 2003, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan)

FREQUENCY: 3 Times in a year

Contact:

CONTACT NAME: Dr. N.M Mehta

PHONE: 0291-5106266

FAX: 0291-2515466

E-MAIL: fxbnmmehta@...>