This 8 hour course explores the significant impact of HIV/AIDS on South African workplaces, focusing on enhancing workplace policies and practices regarding the epidemic. Participants will learn about the effects of HIV/AIDS on staff health, morale, and productivity, including issues related to absenteeism and staff turnover. The program also emphasizes the creation of a supportive, non-discriminatory work environment and outlines effective prevention strategies.

Course content includes a detailed discussion on the legal and ethical aspects of HIV in the workplace, the development of comprehensive workplace HIV strategies, and the crafting of specific HIV policies. Additionally, participants will learn to initiate workplace HIV programs and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure their effectiveness.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to manage the impact of HIV/AIDS effectively in their workplaces, ensuring a safer and more supportive working environment for all employees. Participants are assessed by means of multiple-choice questionnaires at the end of each module, requiring a pass rate of 50% to be successful.