US 12463 – Understand and deal with HIV/AIDS (NQF Level 2, Credits 3)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD                                                                                             

This Unit Standard will be useful for employees to enable them to provide primary emergency care (first aid) in response to an occupational risk induced or any health emergency in their specific workplaces.                                                                                    

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Explain and discuss HIV/AIDS facts and figures 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Identify behaviours that may create a risk of HIV transmission

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Explain the rights and responsibilities of employees in the workplace with regard to HIV/AIDS 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Identify and apply relevant policies and procedures for dealing with HIV/AIDS in the workplace