COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the essential care for HIV-positive pregnant women to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and promote the health of both mother and child. It covers preconception planning, antenatal interventions, clinical assessments, and laboratory investigations. By following evidence-based practices, healthcare providers can enhance maternal and child health outcomes and reduce HIV-related risks during pregnancy.
Estimated Study Time: 10 – 20 hours
Course Outline
At the end of this unit, participants should be able to:
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- Discuss the pre-conception care in PMTCT of HIV
- Demonstrate the antenatal interventions to reduce Mother to Child Transmission of HIV
- Explain the initial evaluation of HIV pregnant women
- Describe the Initial Clinical Examination of HIV Positive Pregnant Women
- Discuss the Laboratory investigation of HIV Positive Pregnant Women
- State the modalities of antenatal screening for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B
Certification
This course is accredited and certified by Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)
Course Features
- Lectures 5
- Quizzes 3
- Duration 3 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 12
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
- 6 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Pre-Course Test1
- 1 - Antenatal and Pre-ART Care for HIV positive Pregnant Women2
- Knowledge Check1
- 2 - Intrapartum Care Among HIV Infected Women2
- 3 - Postnatal Management of Neonates Exposed to HIV and Syphilis1
- Post-Course Test1
