5th Training Institute on HIV/AIDS Counselling & Psycho-Social Interventions.

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INSTITUTE ON HIV/AIDS COUNSELLING & PSYCHO-SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS

November 14, 2005 to January 21, 2006

Cell for AIDS Research Action and Training @Tata Institute of Social

Sciences@Mumbai, India.

ABOUT CARAT

The Cell for AIDS Research Action and Training (CARAT) of Tata Institute

of@Social Sciences has been active in training and capacity building for

HIV/AIDS@since 1993:

‚sraining as Western Regional Center for the National AIDS Counselling

Training Programme.

Training and capacity-building for countries in South Asia.

Chairing the NACO Technical Resource Group on Counselling.

Training for paraprofessionals, health educators, students and

researchers in counselling and HIV research.

WHY A TRAINING INSTITUTE?

As the HIV pandemic has progressed, so too the need for personnel who

are@equipped to respond to HIV & AIDS in an appropriate and effective manner.

CARAT@has received repeated requests for long term training programmes. The

Training@Institute is our way of ensuring a flexible program that offers a

qualitative@input.

It is an intensive 10- week residential programme that encompasses

various@HIV/AIDS interventions for professionals who are seeking to upgrade

their@knowledge and skills. It includes field work, and action based research

with@experienced faculty from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences as well as

from@major NGOs working in the field of HIV/AIDS.

Professionals who have obtained post-graduate degrees in social work,

psychology, medicine, counselling, nursing or human development are

eligible. We@prefer people with commitment to and experience in the field of

HIV/AIDS.

People@living with HIV/AIDS are especially encouraged to apply.

CURRENT DATES:

November 14, 2005 to January 21, 2006

CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION:

Fluency in English is a must.

Previous work experience/currently working in the field of HIV/AIDS/

Reproductive Health/ Sexual Health and other allied fields.

COURSE CONTENT:

252 hours of theory

120 hours of field work

Course Evaluation

The seven courses will be taught in a modular fashion. This will

enable@individuals to opt for selected inputs (within reasonable

limits).@Evaluation will be undertaken through assignments, class presentations

and@class participation.

Certificates will be awarded only on completion of all course requirements.

COURSES INCLUDE:

Course 1: HIV/AIDS, STIs and RTIs

Course 2: Sexuality and Gender

Course 3: HIV & AIDS related Counselling

Course 4: HIV and Development

Course 5: Developing Micro- and Macro- Interventions

Course 6: Management of Prevention and Care Programmes

Plus one of two optional courses

Course 7: Introduction to HIV/AIDS Research

or

Introduction to Training Methodology

At the end of the training institute, we expect that the participants will:

Be able to analyze psycho-social, ethical, legal and human rights

aspect@of HIV and AIDS from the health and development perspectives.

Develop skills in HIV-related counselling and interventions for

prevention and care at all levels.

Develop skills in research, advocacy, programme management and

training@at various levels.

COST OF THE ENTIRE PROGRAMME:

Tuition fees (including course material) : Rs. 20,000/-

Lodging & Boarding : Rs. 40,000/-

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Total cost: Rs.@60,000/-

‚`bove rates are only applicable for India)

Non- residential participants : Rs. 25,000/-

(Inclusive of lunch & tea only)

(Else where)

Tuition fees (including course material) : $ 600

Lodging & Boarding : $ 1,300

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Total cost: $ 1,900

The above cost does not include travel in Mumbai during fieldwork.

Participants@have to make their own arrangements for travel to attend the

programme.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2005

OUR CONTACT:

Cell for AIDS Research Action and Training (CARAT)

Department of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

Tata Institute of Social Sciences,

Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai- 400088, INDIA

Tel: 91-22-55801233/ 5563290 (Ext. 473),

E-mail: carat@...