1. National Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Training Package
Course Overview

2. Objectives of the Overview Session
Be familiar with structure and organization of the course.
Acquaint yourself with other participants in the course.
Verbalize concerns about HIV in the healthcare setting
Identify ground rules for the course.
State expectations and general objectives for the course
Complete the pre-test.
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3. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Course Goal
Build capacity of healthcare workers (HCWs) to offer PMTCT services
National PMTCT training package provides basic knowledge to multidisciplinary HCWs for PMTCT programme implementation.
The training materials build on the knowledge of HCWs.
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4. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Course Objectives
Provide knowledge and skills in HIV and PMTCT services including HIV testing and counselling, ARV prophylaxis, infant feeding.
To facilitate the reduction of HIV-related stigma and discrimination by empowering HCWs to partner with community agencies and services.
To develop the capability of HCWs to provide comprehensive and appropriate care and support for HIV-infected and affected women and children.
Familiarize participants with logistics of PMTCT programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
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5. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Course Structure
10 modules
6-day training
1-week practical attachment
Refer to pilot agenda!
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6. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Course Components
Trainer Manual
Participant Manual
Presentation Booklet
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7. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Content
Introduction/Overview
Module 1: Introduction to HIV and AIDS
Module 2: Overview of HIV Prevention in Mothers, Infants and Young Children
Module 3: Specific Interventions to Prevent MTCT
Module 4: Infant Feeding in the Context of HIV Infection
Module 5: Stigma and Discrimination Associated with HIV
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8. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Content (continued)
Module 6: Testing and Counselling
Module 7: Comprehensive Care & Support for Mothers and Families with HIV Infection
Module 8: Referral for Treatment, Care and Support Services
Module 9: Safety and Supportive Care in the Work Setting
Module 10: Management of PMTCT Services
Practical Attachment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Glossary
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9. Responsibilities of PMTCT Healthcare Workers
Provide core PMTCT services such as HIV testing and counselling, ARV prophylaxis/referrals for ARV therapy, infant feeding counselling.
Facilitate the reduction of HIV-related stigma and discrimination.
Provide comprehensive and appropriate care and support for HIV-infected and affected women and children.
Establish community-based linkages among individuals and health facilities, communities, and other agencies for continued care of clients with HIV.
Implement PMTCT programme logistics, monitoring and evaluation.
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10. Introduction Exercise 1
Exploring the concerns of providers of HIV care
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11. Introduction Exercise 2
Determining the norms and ground rules for the course
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12. Malawi PMTCT Training Package
Pre-Test
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Conducted before and after the course
Make up a 3-digit number, remember it, and use it again at post-test
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