Diploma in HIV Testing and Counseling (KNEC)

Course Outline

Module I

• Communication skills
• Life skills
• nformation communication technology
• Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to psychology
• Lifespan development
• Personal development I
• Effective study skills
• Counseling skills and techniques
• Theories of counseling I
• thical and legal issues in counseling
• Contextual issues I
• Practicum I

Module II

• Counseling II
• Theories of counseling II
• Personal development II
• Group counseling
• Multicultural and gender issues in counseling
• Psychological testing and assessment
• Abnormal behavior and mental health counseling
• Contextual issues II
• Business plan
• Introduction to counseling research project
  Practicum II

Module III

• HIV testing and counseling in communication and clinical setting
• Care and treatment of HIV and aids
• Nutrition in HIV and aids
• Theory and practice of HIV testing
• Process and practice of HIV testing and counseling
• Psychosocial and contextual issues in HIV aids
• Professional issues in HIV aids testing and counseling
• Personal development III
• Practicum III
• Research project

Requirements
Course Duration: 24months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above