hiv

fundamentals

by owl

Course description


Misconceptions about HIV can fuel discrimination and prevent people from accessing life-saving care. This course gives you the facts about HIV and the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference in your community.


Co-developed by Positive Living Niagara and OWL, HIV Fundamentals is an essential course for anyone looking to better understand HIV—whether you're a volunteer, service provider, healthcare worker, or community member. The interactive modules cover essential topics including what HIV and AIDS are, how HIV is transmitted, current treatment options, prevention strategies, and how to challenge HIV-related stigma. By the end of the course, you'll be better equipped to support people affected by HIV, promote harm reduction, and contribute to a more informed and inclusive community.


You will receive a downloadable OWL Certificate of Completion upon completion of this course. 




Key Learning Points

  • Develop recognition strategies that resonate with volunteers’ values and motivations
  • Align recognition efforts with organizational goals 
  • Address budget and scheduling constraints
  • Evaluate the impact of your volunteer recognition program



Target Audience

Volunteers, healthcare workers, service providers, educators, community members


Key Learning Points

  • Separate fact from fiction about HIV and AIDS, including how modern treatments have transformed outcomes
  • Confidently explain how transmission works 
  • Help to dispel common myths by identifying what does and doesn’t put people at risk 
  • Discuss prevention options including safer sex practices, PrEP, PEP, and harm reduction strategies for drug use
  • Recognize and challenge HIV-related stigma 


Key Features

Interactive activities, videos


Accessibility Standards

WCAG (AA)/ Section 508





LEARN FOR FREE

COURSE DETAILS

Average Completion Time

35 min

  • About the Author

    OWL (Open World Learning Inc.) is a free, comprehensive learning platform dedicated to supporting the success of nonprofit organizations. In addition to offering a wide range of online courses from renowned global content providers, OWL parnters with leading experts in the nonprofit sector to develop exclusive, high-quality eLearning programs. These courses address all facets of nonprofit management, training, and service delivery, and include tailored content to enhance the skills of staff, volunteers, board members, and community stakeholders. Each course is built using a dynamic mix of cutting-edge research, interactive elements, video, animation, and skill-based assessments—and learners receive certification upon completion.