HEAL 250 - AIDS Education for Practitioners

2 Credits

Details the major aspects of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Focuses on the cause and spread of this disease and its clinical, psychosocial, legal, and ethical manifestations. Designed to meet the state mandated requirement for AIDS instruction to health care practitioners.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Health Care Professions Department programs.
Active Date 2015-05-28

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 45
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV
Transmission and Infection Control
Testing and Counseling
Clinical Manifestations and Treatment
Legal and Ethical Issues
Psychosocial Issues

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the risk populations and behaviors for HIV infection.

Identify personal safety precautions to prevent transmission of HIV.

Describe possible clinical manifestations of HIV infection.

Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in communicating with HIV patients and family.

List reporting requirements of HIV infection for healthcare professionals.

Recognize the impact of the HIV continuum to patients and their families.