FXB HIV Counselor's Training Program(February 9th to February 21st 2004)

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About the organization

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

the foundation Association François Xavier Bagnoud (AFXB) in memory of her

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

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

the Switzerland based Association has been active in over 20 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.

5) To Train counselor for collection of Blood and perform Rapid HIV Tests.

The titles of the training programs are (This is as per NACO’s Guidelines)

a. Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS

b. Virology of HIV

c. Natural History of HIV

d. Mode of transmission

e. Clinical manifestations

f. Opportunistic infections including tuberculosis

g. Blood safety

h. STIs

i. Lab. Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS & Practical demonstrations of Blood

collection & Testing Techniques

j. HIV Counseling

k. Values & Attitudes of Good Counseling

l. Effective Counseling Techniques

m. Sexuality, Sensitive Issues, & Safe Sex

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

o. Group Counseling

p. Role of HCW

q. Hospital Infection Control Practices & Universal Safety Precaution

r. Post Exposure Prophylaxis

s. PMTCT

t. Nutritional Aspects in HIV

u. Legal issues & Ethical dilemma

v. Mobile outreach Program

w. Living With HIV/AIDS

x. HIV Treatment options

y. Behavior change models

Faculty:

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

experts, Pathologists, Transfusion medicine expert, pediatrician,

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 9th to February 21st 2004, at Jodhpur,

Rajasthan.)

VENUE: FXB Rajasthan Society 1-B Onkar Bhawan, Near Sati Mata Temple, opp.

Police line, Ratanada,Jodhpur

FREQUENCY: 3 Times in a year

CONTACT NAME: Dr. N.M Mehta

PHONE: 291-5106266 & FAX: 291-2515466

E-MAIL: nmmehta@... , fxbnmmehta@...

Dr. N.M. Mehta) Director Counselling, Testing, Training & Medical Education

FXB India operations, Jodhpur