AIDS 106 - 108

Course overview

*Define HIV. *Outline HIV epidemiology and symptoms. *Discuss the effects of HIV on health and wellness. *Review current facts about the HIV and AIDS epidemic both in the U.S. and worldwide. *Discuss strategies for preventing HIV in the health care workplace. *Outline universal precautions and additional precautions to prevent transmission of HIV by blood. *Apply what to do when there has been a possible exposure to HIV infection. *Define and discuss confidentiality laws covering the medical records of HIV/AIDS patients. *Define and discuss behavioral interventions for HIV/AIDS patients. *Outline the screening of HIV-infected persons for HIV transmission risk.