Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV

About the course

Triple Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission online course is designed to enhance the understanding and knowledge about eliminating the transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B from mother to child, along with the necessary interventions to achieve this goal.

It also covers case management and essential preventive strategies to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, as well as implementing aspects for the integration of triple elimination activities in medical programs.

It is composed of 3 independent and complementary courses which include: 

In this course you will focus on understanding the importance of eliminating mother to child transmission of HIV and the interventions needed to do so.  

This course will cover case management and essential preventive strategies to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV.

Target audience

This course is addressed to first-line medical staff involved in providing maternal care, sexual and reproductive health services and infant´s care including clinical officers, doctors, nurses and midwifes.

Validation

This course is validated by OCBA

Duration

This course is estimated to take approximately 1 hour.

Learning objectives

  1. Describe WHO-recommended interventions needed for the elimination vertical transmission of HIV. 
  2. Explain the importance of timely interventions in maternal and infants’ health to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV.
  3. Recognize the role of medical staff in implementing these interventions and supporting maternal and infants’ health 

List of contents

  • Epidemiology
  • Modes of transmission
  • Consequences in maternal and infants' health
  • Diagnosis
  • Interventions for the Elimination of Mother to child transmission of HIV
  • Application of HIV EMTCT interventions in humanitarian settings

Methodology

Self-learning online course and completion of activities. 

Evaluation

No evaluation needed

Certification

Participants will receive a badge on completion.

Release and update

February 2025

Technical considerations 

The course is best completed on a computer, laptop or tablet. However, it can also be possible on a mobile if the screen size is large enough.