4 Hour HIV/AIDS: Part 1

2 Hours

Certificate of Completion

0.2 CEU

The class is also available as part of the below Knowledge Collections

$25

Description

Discusses basic etiology and epidemiology of HIV, transmission and infection control in more detail than the 2 hour course. Designed for non-licensed healthcare providers, certain licensed providers and EMS.

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4 Hour HIV/AIDS: Part 1

1st and 2nd Hour

Introduction: Background, History, Mechanisms, Progression, Statistics
1. Background
2. History
3. Mechanisms
4. Progression
5. Statistics

Transmission: Source, Vehicle, Target
1. Source
2. Vehicle
3. Target
Risk Reduction
1. Sexual Practices
2. Drug Abuse
3. Other

Approved or Accepted in:

Washington

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Identify the 4 stages of HIV infection
Describe the basic mechanism by which HIV attacks the body
List 3 ways in which HIV is most commonly spread and 3 ways in which it is not spread.
Name at least 5 measures one can take to reduce the risk of HIV.