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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The AIDS: Fear and Hope Course consists of all the essentials of HIV-AIDS. You will learn the history and basic biology of HIV. The course curriculum covers the social, economic, and political factors that affect the survival rate of diseased individuals. The programme is offered by the University of Michigan and is tailored by subject-matter experts.

The AIDS: Fear and Hope programme enables you to learn flexibly and work per your schedule. The course has a self-paced learning model that allows you to train according to your comfort and pace. Besides, it is an online training that helps you to start learning instantly after enrolment. For the curriculum, you have to commit approximately 15 hours of study time.

Furthermore, upon completion of the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera, you will get a course completion certificate to establish your expertise in the field. You will be able to share the certificate on your LinkedIn profile, resume, CV, and other documents. Learn at your own pace and gain fluency in the fundamentals associated with AIDS, the reason for fear, and the reason for hope.

The Highlights

Self-paced learning module
Online training
Seven weeks course
A University of Michigan offering
Industry expert as an instructor
A shareable course completion certificate
The medium of teaching: English
Free enrolment
Flexible deadlines

Programme Offerings

self paced training module
Flexible learning
quizzes for evaluation
shareable course completion certificate
Online Course
A University of Michigan Offering

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2368	yes	Coursera

The fee for the AIDS: Fear and Hope course is to be paid to earn the certification. You can start with the free audit and then upgrade by buying the programme. The choice of financial assistance is also available.

AIDS: Fear and Hope Course Fee Structure:

Payment Method	Amount in INR
Without Certificate	Free
With Certificate	Rs. 2,368 (plus GST)

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying details

You have to complete your name and ID check to receive a Coursera certificate for the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme. Candidates need to satisfy the minimum passing criteria for the course and finish the assignments integrated into the programme. Also, learners must buy the course, or you can register for financial aid. The deadline for the certification is 180 days, after which you need to pay again to receive the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of medical technology

After completing the AIDS: Fear and Hope course, you will be able to:

Understand the fundamental biology of the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Familiarise with the stigmas accompanying AIDS.
Learn about the sexual and non-sexual HIV transmission
Be familiar with the testing techniques such as blood testing and oral swab.
Understand how gender and sexual orientation affect AIDS.
Learn about the case study of the four presidents throughout the curriculum.
Know how the antiretroviral therapy works and the challenges and problems that arise from or due to the treatment.

Who it is for

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Admission Details

To get enrolled in the AIDS: Fear and Hope course by Coursera, follow these steps:

Visit the course page.
Next, search for the “AIDS: Fear and Hope” course and tap on the tab.
You will be taken to the programme web page, where you will see the “Enroll” tab.
Click on the tab and sign in with your Google/Facebook/Coursera account to look at the fee details section.
You have the choice to either enrol for free or to buy the course. You can review the programme for free and get access to the programme material. But to earn the certificate, you must purchase the course.
Select your preference and click on “Continue” for either of the options you choose.
A payment page will appear if you select to purchase the course. You can also avail of financial aid in case you cannot purchase the course.
Make and confirm the payment, and then you can start the course.

Application Details

To enroll in the AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera, sign up on Coursera with your Facebook/Google/Coursera account. You can access the free audit option to view the programme material. You can enroll in the course for free and then upgrade to get a course certificate.

The Syllabus

Videos

01.01 - Mini-Intro (1): Terminology, Stigma
01.02 - A Snapshot of the Epidemic
01.03 - Mini-Intro (2): Suggested Books
01.04 - Memories of the Beginning: San Juan and Cambridge, Mass.
01.05 - Some History
01.06 - Memories of the Beginning: Chicago and Philadelphia
01.07 - Mini-Intro (3): Learning about Science; The Bodily Fluids that Carry HIV
01.08 - HIV, Other Viruses, Other Species, Virus Hunters
01.09 - Mini-Intro (4): Talking About Sex

Readings

Syllabus
Discussion Forum Guidelines
Welcome to Unit 1!
Video Schedule
Help us learn more about you!
Clarification

Practice Exercise

Unit 1 Quiz

Videos

02.01 - Women, Gender Inequality, and HIV
02.02 - Sexual Transmission of HIV
02.03 - Taking a Sexual History
02.04 - Non-Sexual Transmission of HIV
02.05 - Four Presidents (1): Reagan
02.06 - Memories of the Beginning: Princeton and Washington, DC, and Ann Arbor, MI
02.07 - Memories of the Beginning: NIH

Readings

Unit 2: What to expect

Practice Exercise

Unit 2 Quiz

Videos

03.01 - Working with African Ministers
03.02 - Memories of the Beginning: Detroit
03.03 - Future Ministers Get Tested
03.04 - Test Counselors
03.05 - Professor Tests Himself, Oral Swab
03.06 - Professor Tests Himself, Blood
03.07 - Four Presidents (2): Museveni
03.08 - Update on Testing
03.09 - 03.09 - Course Recap

Readings

Welcome to Unit 3

Practice Exercise

Unit 3 Quiz

Videos

04.01 - Richard's Story - HIV Diagnosis, Coping, Early Life, Spiritual Quest
04.02 - Richard's Story - Living with HIV
04.03 - Bug Chasers and Gift Givers
04.04 - Four Presidents (3): Bush
04.05 - AIDS, Gender, Sexual Orientation Issues

Readings

Unit 4 Preview

Practice Exercise

Unit 4 Quiz

Videos

05.01 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 1)
05.02 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Brown and Ms. Corkery at the Detroit Receiving Hospital (Part 2)
05.03 - Memories of the Beginning: St. Louis and Detroit
05.04 - Four Presidents (4): Mbeki
05.05 - AIDS and the Practice of General Medicine
05.06 - Caring for Patients: Dr. Riddell at the University of Michigan
05.07 - The Drugs: Dr. Riddell Describes Antiretroviral Therapy

Readings

Unit 5 Introduction

Practice Exercise

Unit 5 Quiz

Videos

06.01 - Needle and Syringe Exchange, Addiction, Harm Reduction
06.02 - Blood Nobility
06.03 - Gardenias
06.04 - HIV, Cultural Complexity, Art
06.05 - Vaccine
06.06 - Circumcision and Prevention
06.07 - Trusted Messengers in Zambia
06.08 - Outreach to African-American Ministers

Readings

Unit 6 Introduction

Practice Exercise

Unit 6 Quiz

Videos

07.01 - HIV and the Law
07.02 - The Criminalization of HIV
07.03 - The Search for a Cure
07.04 - The Cost of Drugs
07.05 - Infected but not Treated
07.06 - Anti-Retroviral Treatment: The Problems
07.07 - PrEP and PEP
07.08 - Case Management and Community Health Workers
07.09 - Activism
07.10 - Farewell

Readings

For the last time . . .
Post-Course Survey
Keep Learning with Michigan Online!

Practice Exercise

Unit 7 Quiz

Instructors

UM–Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the total duration of the AIDS: Fear and Hope course?

The AIDS: Fear and Hope programme by Coursera is a seven weeks long course with a self-paced learning model.

2: Can I access the graded assignments?

To access the graded assignments, you need to purchase the certificate course, before or after the course completion through the free audit experience.

3: Does Coursera offer financial assistance or a scholarship for students?

Yes, Coursera provides financial aid for learners who cannot afford the course fee. You can apply for assistance by drafting an application and submitting it on the Coursera website.

4: Am I eligible for the AIDS: Fear and Hope course certificate?

If you enroll for the paid certificate experience, then you can earn a course completion certificate. You will also get access to exclusive features like graded assignments.

5: Will I get university credits for completing this course?

No. Coursera’s AIDS: Fear and Hope Course does not carry any university credit.