An initiative of Morgan Alexander Consulting
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The Victorian Health Act (2001) requires that any person who provides an HIV antibody test (who is not a medical practitioner) must become an accredited counsellor. The hepatitis C antibody test also presents specific pre and post test counselling issues. Morgan Alexander Consulting offers a 5 day accreditation program designed to equip workers with the skills to give advice and counselling to those seeking an HIV or hepatitis C antibody test. Successful completion of the course will lead to accreditation by the Department of Human Services. This course is accredited program and incorporates the following Unit of Competency—Code: VBN216, Title: Provide counselling to clients before and after HIV and hepatitis C testing. Heather Morgan & Alex Nikolovski facilitate the workshops. Guest speakers and consultants are used to present specialist topics.
Essential knowledge relating to HIV/AIDS & hepatitis C, including epidemiology, transmission, prevention and treatment;
How to take an appropriate sexual history;
An overview of the HIV & Hepatitis C antibody test including; interpretation of the result and available testing procedures;
Safer sex practices, safer injecting practices and influencing factors;
The process of pre test counselling and the skills required to ensure appropriate counselling;
The process of post test counselling, the possible emotional responses to a positive result, and appropriate counselling interventions;
Identifying when referral may be necessary and the network of services available;
Knowledge of legal and confidentiality issues associated with HIV & Hepatitis C.
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