HIV-related diseases, treatment and care - Advanced level

Course Content
This course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the scope and manifestations of HIV-related diseases, their management and care. Special emphasis will be placed on co-infections, co-morbidities and psychiatric aspects of the infection. Resistant HIV is likely to become a major problem especially in resource-limited settings. The course will thus cover trends in transmission and treatment, and preventive strategies for the development and spread of resistant HIV.

Learning objectives, training objectives
Describe the clinical manifestations of common and severe HIV-related diseases; Diagnose and treat common and severe HIV-related diseases; Manage issues relating to reproductive health for PLHIV; Discuss benefits and adverse effects of ART.

Target Audience
Doctors, economists, midwives, nurses, psychologists, public health specialists, political scientists and social scientists. Persons with other related educational backgrounds are also invited to submit an application.

Qualifications
A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. health sciences, social sciences, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution; At least two years of relevant work experience; Proof of English proficiency; Basic IT/computer Skills

Certifications
Accredited by the Danish Agency for Accreditation in September 2009.

Local Organizer
Copenhagen HIV Programme and Copenhagen School of Global Health

Notes
Advance your skills set in HIV-related diseases, treatment and care and join a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary university course, led by experts in the field. Apply online at: www.mhiv.ku.dk