SHS 170 - HIV/AIDS Training for Health Professionals

1.0 Credits
Introduction to causes, symptoms, assessment, treatment and prevention of HIV, AIDS, TB and hepatitis. Includes information about testing, psychosocial issues, counseling and the Brief Risk Intervention (BRI). Meets requirement for students in health care, human services, and alcohol and chemical dependency professions. S/U grade option.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify general clinical course of HIV infection and progression to AIDS. [REASON]
Identify epidemiological trends, determinants of transmission, and factors influencing the risk of infection of HIV and other infectious diseases (such as STD, HEP B, HEP C, and tuberculosis). [REASON]
Identify methods of testing used to diagnose HIV and track the course of HIV/AIDS. [REASON]
Identify counseling needs and drug therapies used in HIV treatment, side-effects and special considerations. [REASON]
Identify methods to reduce personal and workplace risks of acquiring HIV/AIDS, including brief interventions. [REASON]
Develop skills to manage personal fear and resistance in caring for HIV/AIDS-affected individuals. [REASON]
Identify psychosocial effects of HIV/AIDS for clients, patients, and families. [REASON]
Develop strategies for making legal and ethical decisions that affect clients with HIV/AIDS. [REASON]
Identify culturally-competent approaches to promoting client knowledge in prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS. [REASON]