Register for, and engage this transformative online course and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver outstanding HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services. Whether you're a healthcare provider, community advocate, or public health professional, this course is designed to equip you with the tools to protect vulnerable populations and contribute to the ambitious goal of reducing new HIV infections by 85% by 2025.
This course combines engaging content, interactive modules, and expert guidance to ensure you walk away ready to lead in HIV prevention. Register today to unlock your potential and make a lasting impact!
WHY REGISTER?
Become a part of Ghana's evolving strategy to combat HIV. This course goes beyond theory, offering practical applications to address real-world challenges in HIV prevention. By registering, you’ll gain a competitive edge in your field, boost your professional credibility, and join a network of like-minded individuals committed to making a difference. Take the step to become a change-maker in the global fight against HIV.
MODULES INCLUDE
Introduction: Setting the stage for impactful learning
Begin with a foundational overview of HIV prevention, the role of PrEP, and how this course will empower you to make a measurable difference in combating HIV.
Module 1: Use of PrEP for HIV Prevention
Explore the principles behind using PrEP as a preventive tool, its effectiveness, and its critical role in reducing the risk of HIV transmission in vulnerable populations.
Module 2: Types of PrEP (Oral, Injectable, Vaginal)
Gain insight into the different forms of PrEP available, their unique benefits, and how to tailor them to meet individual needs for maximum impact.
Module 3: Integrating PrEP into Other Services (STI, HIVST, FP)
Learn how to seamlessly incorporate PrEP into related healthcare services, such as managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV self-testing (HIVST), and family planning (FP), to create holistic care strategies.
Module 4: PrEP Demand and Delivery Systems
Understand the strategies to increase PrEP uptake, overcome access barriers, and establish efficient delivery systems that cater to diverse communities.
Module 5: Differentiated Service Delivery for PrEP
Delve into innovative service delivery models tailored to various populations, ensuring PrEP is accessible, acceptable, and impactful for all who need it.
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This comprehensive online training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide high-quality HIV prevention services through the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Participants will explore the fundamentals of HIV prevention, the various types of PrEP, strategies for integrating PrEP into broader health services, and innovative delivery systems tailored to diverse populations. With a focus on addressing the unique needs of vulnerable and priority groups, the training combines theoretical insights with practical applications to empower healthcare providers, advocates, and public health professionals to make a significant impact in reducing new HIV infections.
By the end of this course, participants will:
1. Explain basic facts about HIV.
2. Understand key PrEP information for service provision.
3. Provide quality PrEP services.
4. Manage side effects of PrEP medications.
5. Identify the role of community engagement and peer workers in PrEP services.
Director Public Health - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Ghana Health Service (GHS)
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Programme Manager - National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)
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Head of Clinical Care / Procurement and Supply Management
National AIDS/STI Control Programme (NACP) - Ghana Health Service (GHS)
Dr. Kwadwo Koduah Owusu is a highly accomplished and experienced professional with an extensive background in pharmacy, public health, and supply chain management.
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Director (GFELTP ) | Medical Epidemiologist (UG)
University of Ghana, School of Public Health | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)
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Ghana Infectious Disease Centre
Dr. Joseph Adjetey Oliver-Commey is the Director of the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre (GIDC), and a member Greater Accra Regional TB training team and National Ebola Response Team.
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Senior Lecturer | Senior Public Health Physician Specialist
University of Ghana Medical School | Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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Project Director
FHI 360 EpiC Ghana, under the Global Health Security and HIV Projects
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