Counselors' Training Program at Jodhpur, Rajasthan

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FXB RAJASTHAN SOCIETY, Counselors training program

(2 WEEKS: November 17th 2003, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan)

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 programHIV/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 Test.

The titles of the training programs are:

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

x. HIV Treatment options

y. 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 (November 17th 2003, at Jodhpur, Rajasthan.)

FREQUENCY:3 Times in a year

For details and to apply for the course please contact:

Dr. N.M Mehta.

PHONE: 0291-5106266 & 98290-25159

FAX:0291-2515466

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