Foundation for Professional Development

Adherence Counselling for ART 

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Short course

Course type

8 hrs

Study time

Online

Mode of learning

8 CPD points

8 General
(70% average required)

Course overview

This course equips healthcare professionals, counsellors, and community health workers with the knowledge and practical skills to support antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among people living with HIV. You’ll learn about counselling competencies—empathy, active listening, motivational interviewing, and cross‑cultural communication—while learning to navigate common challenges such as stigma, disclosure, and personal boundaries.

The course guides you through adherence across the treatment journey (pretreatment, initiation, and maintenance), and shows you how to use practical tools like pill counts, treatment diaries, dosing anchors, and reminder systems alongside enhanced support strategies, including adherence clubs, home/DOT visits, and integrated care models.

The course requires approximately 8 hours to complete, and learning is assessed via short modular quizzes and an end-of-course quiz. Accredited with the HPCSA for 8 general CPD points. 

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Who is this course for?

  • Counsellors and community health workers involved in HIV care
  • Nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals
  • Programme coordinators and adherence support staff
  • Anyone working in HIV prevention, treatment, and support services

Required qualification

None

Course level

Beginner

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Why choose this course?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all key concepts and skills, ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the subject.
  • Expert Developers: Learn from industry leaders and academic experts with years of real-world experience and insight.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Our online courses provide the flexibility and convenience of learning in your own time, from the comfort of your home or office.

About the academic institution

Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.

580 000+
Students 

27
Years

110
countries

FPD contact info

  shortprog@foundation.co.za
  +27 12 110 4080

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Course Lessons

  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.

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Student testimonials

FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
FPD is the best learning platform I found so far. I was pleasantly surprised with the possibilities.
- Josh Stobbard
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