Gauhati University Certificate in HIV and Family Education Course is a one-year program offered by the university. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively educate families about HIV/AIDS prevention and care. The course covers topics such as HIV/AIDS epidemiology, HIV/AIDS prevention, HIV/AIDS care, HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination, HIV/AIDS and human rights, HIV/AIDS and gender, HIV/AIDS and youth, HIV/AIDS and the family, HIV/AIDS and the community, and HIV/AIDS and the workplace. The course also includes practical sessions on HIV/AIDS counseling, HIV/AIDS testing, and HIV/AIDS treatment.

The course is offered through the Department of Social Work and is open to students from all disciplines. The course is conducted by experienced faculty members and is divided into two semesters. The first semester focuses on the theoretical aspects of HIV/AIDS and the second semester focuses on the practical aspects. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate from Gauhati University. This certificate is recognized by the Government of India and is a valuable asset for those seeking employment in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention and care.

Duration	1 year
Fees	Rs. 5,000
Mode of Study	Distance
Institute Type	University

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
1st Semester	Introduction to HIV and AIDS	Epidemiology, Transmission, Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support, Stigma and Discrimination
2nd Semester	Family Education	Family Dynamics, Parenting, Gender and Sexuality, Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, HIV and Family Education
3rd Semester	HIV and Family Education	HIV Counselling, HIV Testing, HIV Prevention, HIV Treatment, HIV Care and Support, HIV Stigma and Discrimination, HIV and Family Education
4th Semester	Research Methodology and Project Work	Research Design, Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, Project Work

1. Introduction to HIV and AIDS
2. HIV Transmission and Prevention
3. HIV Testing and Counselling
4. HIV and Human Rights
5. HIV and Stigma
6. HIV and Gender
7. HIV and Sexuality
8. HIV and Mental Health
9. HIV and Substance Abuse
10. HIV and Adolescents
11. HIV and Pregnancy
12. HIV and Children
13. HIV and Older Adults
14. HIV and Caregivers
15. HIV and the Workplace
16. HIV and the Media
17. HIV and the Law
18. HIV and the Community
19. HIV and the Family
20. HIV and the Health Care System