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Title |
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Diploma in HIV/Aids Development |
| Institution |
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Matieland: Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Mangement |
| Country |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Diploma
Distance Learning |
| Topics |
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Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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120 |
| Location |
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University of Stellenbosch,
Matieland, South Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Programme
1: The problem of HIV/AIDS: The HIV/AIDS
epidemic/ The general macro-economic impact of HIV/AIDS
2: Socio-cultural aspects of HIV/AIDS/
Socio-cultural aspects/ Migration and poverty
3: HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy/ Legal
framework and organisational practices regarding employment
of workers with HIV/AIDS/ A labour relations perspective
on HIV/AIDS
Principles of policy development/ The process and content
of an HIV/AIDS policy
4: Prevention and care for people living
with HIV/AIDS/ Strategies for prevention and care
Therapeutic management of HIV/AIDS/ Care for people living
with HIV/AIDS
5: Management in the era of HIV/AIDS/
A business perspective on HIV/AIDS/ An individual perspective
on HIV/AIDS/ Social responsibility and ethics
6: Research, monitoring and evaluation
of HIV/AIDS programmes/ Research methodology
Community/organisation mobilisation/ Impact prediction.
Outcomes of the programme: By successfully
completing the diploma, candidates will have acquired
the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills to:
- formulate an HIV/AIDS workplace policy that is cost-effective
and evidence-based, taking due account of the legal,
ethical, social, economic and health issues
- influence and facilitate strategic and business planning,
manage productivity and carry out performance assessment
in the context of HIV/AIDS
- develop a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and continuum
of care programme
- implement legislation and policies affecting HIV/AIDS
at work
- facilitate community support and community actions
- conduct labour planning for a future in which HIV/AIDS
is prevalent
- monitor and assess HIV/AIDS prevention and care programmes
- assess the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace
- carry out a research project on HIV/AIDS in the workplace
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| Next
Beginning |
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January 2009 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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31 October of the
preceding year Click
here |
| Duration |
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| Requirements |
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The entry requirements for the
diploma are:
* any bachelor's degree or national higher diploma or equivalent
* work experience
* computer, internet and e-mail skills |
| Structure |
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The postgraduate diploma is
an online teaching programme supplemented with interactive
satellite broadcasts. It is presented on a part-time basis
and students attend a compulsory summer school. The summer
school will be held in January at Stellenbosch University.
Students are assessed on a continuous basis throughout
the year. Training is presented in 6 courses of 20 credits
each and students must complete 120 credits to qualify
for being awarded the diploma. If the diploma is completed
with an average of 60% or higher, students qualify to
enter the masters programme. |
| Methods |
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# online teaching using WebCT
(a leading provider of integrated e-learning systems for
higher education)
# interactive satellite broadcasts
# projects that enable students to apply the knowledge,
skills and attitudes learned
# analyses of case studies
# face-to face teaching during the summer school
# meeting role-players in the HIV/AIDS field
# site visits to projects to gain first-hand experience |
| Course
fee |
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R12 800 |
| Scholarship |
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http://sun025.sun.ac.za:7778/beurse/Ebeursframes_all.html |
For
further
information |
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Tel: +27 21 808 3002; or 808
3006 or 808 2964
Fax: +27 21 808 3015
Email: pdm@sun.ac.za
Internet: Click
here |
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| Last
update |
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02/04/2008 mas |
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