Medical Seminars Calendar 2006/HIV/HCE CBT College Miami Kendall Flagler Hialeah

HIV/HCE-02 HIV/AIDS In The Health Care Environment

Course Objective:

Describe Methods used to test for the presence of HIV in the body

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Upon completion of the HIV/AIDS seminar, the participants will be able to :
-Identify modes of transmission for the HIV virus
-Describe the three stages of HIV virus
-Describe Methods used to test for the presence of HIV in the body
-Identify the different kinds of drugs used in the treatment of HIV infection
-Identify measures used to contain the spread of the HIV virus in healthcare
-Identify prevention measures

Course Number: HIV-HCE-02

Course Credits: Non-credit (4 Contact Hours)

Course Description : This seminar will meet the four hour requirement that most people in the health field need. Topics include : HIV/AIDS definitions, modes of transmission, high risk groups, stages of HIV infection, testing and treatment for HIV, worldwide and US statistics, legal issues regarding HIV, confidentiality of the information, as well as the use of Universal Precautions, personal protective equipment, handwashing and other infection control procedures to prevent transmission of the virus.

Course Content :
1. Definition of HIV and AIDS
2.Dimensions of HIV infection and AIDS
3.Testing for HIV infection
4.Risk Factors for HIV infection
5.Modes of Transmission
6.Stages of HIV infection
7.Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
8.Preventing Transmission of HIV
9.Care of the HIV/AIDS client
10.Medical Management of HIV infection
11.Legal Information for Caregivers
12.Sources of HIV/AIDS Information

Intended Audience : All health care workers

Course Methodology : Lecture and discussion methods will be used to present the information on HIV/AIDS and supplemental videotapes

Course Evaluation Criteria:

-Post Test
-Attendance is essential for the successful completion of the all course objectives.

Medical Seminar Calendar 2006