Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Management of HIV and Aids in the Workplace
Workplace awareness, employee support and the organisational response to HIV and AIDS.
The programme
Programme overview
Expanded indicative outline. The subject areas are described below; proposed activities and final delivery requirements are confirmed with Ratomac before booking.
Workplace awareness, employee support and the organisational response to HIV and AIDS.
The programme brings together workplace awareness, employee support, policy communication and programme review. The expanded outline below shows how these areas can be explored through explanation, discussion and the preparation of relevant work products.
A proposed workshop runs through the programme: A workplace needs clearer communication about employee support while protecting dignity and privacy. Participants would examine the situation in stages, use the information provided and explain the basis of their decisions. The workshop is fictional and can be adapted when the final training plan is agreed.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
This outline is relevant to the following roles. Suitability and any formal entry requirements should be checked for the selected programme.
- HR staff, wellness coordinators and managers.
- Individuals preparing to take on responsibilities in this area.
- Teams seeking a shared approach to the work described in the programme.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Review the workplace awareness needs without seeking personal health disclosures.
- Map appropriate employee support and referral routes.
- Draft inclusive policy communication for a fictional organisation.
- Develop a programme review focused on access and participation.
- Combine the module outputs into a reasoned response to the programme’s workplace scenario.
5 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Workplace awareness
This part of the programme examines workplace awareness, with attention to understanding the organisational context. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Understanding the organisational context.
- Recognising the difference between organisational awareness needs and an individual’s private health information.
- Preparing respectful communication that directs employees to appropriate support.
- Applied work: review the workplace awareness needs without seeking personal health disclosures.
Illustrative practical exercise
Review the workplace awareness needs without seeking personal health disclosures. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
02Employee support
This part of the programme examines employee support, with attention to dignity, privacy and access to assistance. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Dignity.
- Privacy.
- Access to assistance.
- Applied work: map appropriate employee support and referral routes.
Illustrative practical exercise
Map appropriate employee support and referral routes. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
03Policy communication
This part of the programme examines policy communication, with attention to responsibilities and inclusive practices. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Responsibilities.
- Inclusive practices.
- Applied work: draft inclusive policy communication for a fictional organisation.
Illustrative practical exercise
Draft inclusive policy communication for a fictional organisation. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
04Programme review
This part of the programme examines programme review, with attention to participation and support arrangements. The practical task connects the subject to the programme’s workplace scenario and gives participants a specific output to discuss.
Topics to explore
- Participation.
- Support arrangements.
- Applied work: develop a programme review focused on access and participation.
Illustrative practical exercise
Develop a programme review focused on access and participation. Explain the information used, identify any assumptions and take part in a review of the proposed approach.
05Integrated workplace workshop
A workplace needs clearer communication about employee support while protecting dignity and privacy. The final workshop connects the earlier work rather than treating each topic as an isolated activity.
Topics to explore
- Bring together the outputs from the earlier modules into one coherent response to the scenario.
- Check that the recommendation addresses the original problem and is supported by the information available.
- Identify responsibilities, dependencies and matters that require specialist input or further evidence.
- Present the proposed response and revise it after questions from the facilitator and other participants.
Illustrative practical exercise
Prepare a concise presentation for the fictional organisation. Include the proposed response, the evidence supporting it and the decisions still required. Finish with a reflection on which aspects could be relevant to your own work.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The proposed learning approach combines facilitator-led explanation, discussion of the subject areas and guided work on the fictional scenario. Each module produces a practical output that can be reviewed and improved.
Participants can work individually or in small groups to compare interpretations, explain their decisions and identify missing information. Feedback focuses on the connection between the task, the evidence used and the proposed response.
The final workshop brings the module outputs together. Ratomac will confirm the delivery format, learning resources, entry requirements and any formal assessment or certification arrangements for the selected programme.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Indicative outline for discussion. The final syllabus is agreed with Ratomac before booking. The expanded learning activities and workplace scenario are original proposals for discussion with Ratomac.