Selections from etiology and epidemiology of HIV; transmission and infection control; testing and counseling; clinical manifestations and treatment; legal and ethical issues; psychosocial issues. This class may include students from multiple sections. Confirm requirement for licensing (H ED 90 4 hour or H ED 95 7 hour) at doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update
Course Outcomes
- Outline the local, national, and global etiology and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS.
- List 3 modes of transmission of HIV infection.
- Compare and contrast infection control precautions, including universal and standard precautions.
- Differentiate laboratory tests for the diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infection:
a. Screening tests
b. Confirmatory tests
c. Viral load - Compare and contrast different treatment regimens.
a. Occupational exposure (PEP)
b. Nonoccupational exposure (nPEP)
c. Antiretroviral treatment (ART)
d. Primary Prevention (PrEP) - Apply the legal and ethical issues related to HIV/AIDs:
a. Reporting infection to public health
b. Confidentiality
c. Discrimination
d. Public endangerment - Illustrate the psychosocial issues of HIV/AIDS infection on:
a. Patient and family
b. Friends
c. Caregivers
d. Social Consciousness