2006 courses 20 February – 3 March 15 – 26 May 28 August – 8 September 13 – 24 November
Southern Africa , a region with high HIV prevalence and limited resources, is faced with a crisis of limited medical expertise in the management of HIV/AIDS. The field of HIV/AIDS is rapidly expanding with new treatment modalities directed against prevention, diagnosis and treatment of opportunistic infections and AIDS. Access to anti-retrovirals is increasing, even in resource poor regions. To rollout these treatment advances, the medical community requires specific training. Guidelines established by the department of Health of South Africa and proposed for member countries of the Southern African Development and Economic Community (South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Namibia), and antiretroviral therapy guidelines developed by the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society, require urgent training of doctors and health care workers. The HIV Management course and Diploma in HIV Management The course also meets the specifications of the curriculum and the examination regulations for the Diploma in HIV Management being offered by the College of Medicine , South Africa . To qualify for the exam the participant requires 1000 points, 250 of which must be from formal training. The RHRU course provides participants with the full 250 points.
Mrs AL Vorster, Academic Registrar
The principal objectives of this course are:
The course is aimed primarily at doctors who wish to improve their clinical skills and competence in the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS.
The following aspects of HIV medicine and related infections will be covered:
All courses take place at the College of Medicine , Parktown, Johannesburg with field trips and practical experience at other sites within Johannesburg.
The course will be full time Monday to Friday for two weeks. Where possible, course facilitators will be available for individual discussions, and participants will be encouraged to make appointments with people of direct relevance to their area of interest. Attendance of all sessions is compulsory. Training will commence on average 08h00 every morning and finish on average 16h00. A detailed agenda will be provided. There will be tea breaks and lunch between sessions. Field trips and practicals will also form part of the training and homework will be given.
Course evaluation is completed by participants in writing using questionnaires. There will also be a pre and post training assessment to assist in the quality improvement of the course and to inform participants of their strengths and weaknesses. We consider this evaluation to be vital in our planning and improvement of the course.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to all course participants. This is accepted by the College of Medicine as evidence for the 250 points of formal training. For those who qualify for CPD points, the course is accredited with 78 CPD points. RHRU liaises with the CPD office on your behalf to ensure points are processed.
The course fee is R5,500 for clinicians working within South Africa and $USD910 for those joining the course from elsewhere in the region. The course fee includes all course materials which you will receive on arrival, lecturers and facilitators, certificate, lunch and other refreshments throughout the day, shuttle service between the hotel and training venue and transport to and from practical visits and airport/bus station collection. Fees are payable in advance and attendance on the course may not begin until fees are fully paid. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PAYMENT UNTIL YOUR PLACE ON THE COURSE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN WRITING AND AN INVOICE HAS BEEN ISSUED.
A limited number of bursaries are available on application. To apply for a bursary, complete the standard application form and provide a letter of motivation. A partial bursary covers the course fees. A full bursary covers course fees, accommodation and meals at the hotel. Participants receiving a full bursary will be accommodated on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. All participants are responsible for: " transport to and from Johannesburg " to and from the course venue if not staying in the designated hotel " weekend lunches, telephone, laundry and other personal expenses DEPOSIT REQUIRED BY BURSARIED STUDENTS Due to several applicants who have been awarded bursaries failing to attend the course or communicate that they would not be able to attend, we now have a new policy for bursaried participants. Places and bursaries on the course are in high demand and there is always a waiting list of people who wish to attend. If we are aware of cancellations before the course begins, we can offer places to other clinicians. We trust you understand and support our new policy. A deposit of R1,000 or $US150 is required which will be refunded to you by electronic transfer during the first week of the course if you take up your place on the course. Once you place has been confirmed IN WRITING , proof of your deposit must be faxed to Seithati Theledi on +27 11 720 0125 or mailed to [email protected] 1 month before the start of the course. If proof of payment is not received by this time, we will assume that you no longer wish to attend the course and your place will be allocated to another person. Cancellations: If you cancel between 1 and 14 days before the start of course you will forfeit 100% of your deposit. If you cancel between 15 and 28 days before the start of course you will forfeit 50% of your deposit. If you cancel 28 days or more before the start of the course you will receive a full refund minus a 5% administration fee. Cancellations must be in writing.
Special rates have been negotiated with a local three star hotel. Bed and breakfast only is R430 per night per person and for dinner, bed and breakfast the cost is R505 per person. The hotel is very close to the training venue, Newtown cultural district, theatres and restaurants and several malls are a short drive away. Transport between the hotel and the course venue will be provided daily. If you would like to arrange your own accommodation, www.wheretostay.co.za and www.joburg.org.za/tourists/hotels3.stm are excellent sites. The College of Medicine provides secure parking for participants making their own way to the course.
Demand for the course is high and early application is advised. Dates for 2006 courses are outlined below. Please note that the first course of 2006 is designed for clinicians with little or no experience in ARVs. The remaining courses are for those with some experience. Please either apply on-line or download the form and complete at your convenience. 2006 courses 20 February – 3 March For clinicians with little or no ARV experience 15 – 26 May 28 August – 8 September 13 – 24 November
Please send your applications to AJ Edge on: Email : [email protected] and [email protected] Fax: +27 11 720 0125 Post: A J Edge, Clinical HIV Management course Additional enquiries should be made to the course co-ordinator,
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