Sharda University offers a Certificate in HIV and Family Education course to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively educate and counsel families affected by HIV/AIDS. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the social, psychological, and medical aspects of HIV/AIDS, as well as the strategies and techniques necessary to effectively educate and counsel families affected by the virus.

The course is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the social, psychological, and medical aspects of HIV/AIDS. It covers topics such as HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention, and treatment, as well as the social and psychological impacts of the virus on individuals and families. The second part of the course focuses on the strategies and techniques necessary to effectively educate and counsel families affected by HIV/AIDS. It covers topics such as communication skills, counseling techniques, and support services.

The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively educate and counsel families affected by HIV/AIDS. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify and assess the needs of families affected by HIV/AIDS, develop and implement appropriate educational and counseling strategies, and provide support services to families affected by the virus.

The course is offered through the University’s School of Health Sciences and is open to all students, regardless of their academic background. The course is offered in both online and on-campus formats.

Course Duration	Fee	Mode of Study	University Type
2 Years	Rs. 1,00,000	Online	Private

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Introduction to HIV/AIDS, HIV/AIDS and Society, HIV/AIDS and Health Care, HIV/AIDS and Human Rights, HIV/AIDS and Gender, HIV/AIDS and Education, HIV/AIDS and Counselling, HIV/AIDS and Prevention, HIV/AIDS and Care.
2nd Semester	Family Education, Family Health, Family Planning, Family Dynamics, Family Counselling, Family Law, Family Therapy, Family Support.

1. HIV/AIDS Basics
2. HIV Transmission and Prevention
3. HIV Testing and Counselling
4. HIV/AIDS and Stigma
5. HIV/AIDS and Human Rights
6. HIV/AIDS and Gender
7. HIV/AIDS and Sexuality
8. HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
9. HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse
10. HIV/AIDS and Nutrition
11. HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy
12. HIV/AIDS and Children
13. HIV/AIDS and Older Adults
14. HIV/AIDS and the Workplace
15. HIV/AIDS and the Law
16. HIV/AIDS and Community Resources