HIV - AN INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Course overview

Course Description: This course is based upon a paper published by the National Library of Medicine. It provides a basic overview of the origin of HIV/AIDS and the transmission and progression of the disease. The second part of the chapter presents a summary of epidemiological data from the CDC. This second part discusses the impact of HIV/AIDS in regions of the United States and the populations that are at the greatest risk of contracting HIV. This course will provide the practioner with an overview of the history, epidemiology, risk factors and current status of the pandemic of HIV and AIDS in the US. About the Author/s: The National Library of Medicine - data from the Centers for Disease Control. Learning Objectives: This course will provide a professional with an overview of HIV and AIDS in terms of the origin, transmission and progression of the disease. Specifically, a professional will: Demonstrate knowledge regarding the history of HIV infection and origin in the US. Display an understanding about the modes of transmission and their risk, populations at greatest risk of contracting HIV. Demonstrate knowledge regarding current status of the pandemic of HIV and AIDS in the US. Come visit us at ce-classes.com