Paediatric Advanced HIV Disease (AHD)
The goal of this module is to prepare learners to provide high-quality care to children with advanced HIV disease (AHD).
Module 24 Learning Goals
Respectfully interview a mother about her own HIV status and those of her contacts when evaluating a child whom you suspect may have perinatally acquired HIV
Identify paediatric patients with advanced HIV disease (AHD)
Evaluate and stabilize a child with AHD who presents to the hospital with severe illness
Initiate appropriate antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a child with AHD
Work as part of an interprofessional team to improve linkage and retention to care for paediatric patients with AHD
Utilize WHO guidelines to provide a package of preventative medications to paediatric patients with AHD
Complete the Module Activities
This module has pre-readings and a group activity. First, complete the pre-readings. Then, use the materials in the group activity to practice the skills from this module.
Part 1: Pre-Readings
Please read these pre-readings before completing the group activity.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Part 2: Group Activities
Use the resources below to facilitate group activities to practice the skills from the module.