This course is designed to equip Healthcare Facility Employees and other employees that have the potential to come in contact with blood and bodily fluids, with the information to reduce the risk of contracting or exposure to HIV/AIDS. The learner receives increased knowledge of HIV/AIDS and allows them to better assist and care for themselves and the population they serve. It covers HIV/AIDS Etiology and Epidemiology, Transmission & Infection Control, Testing & Counseling, Clinical Manifestations and Treatment, Legal Ethical Issues and Psychosocial issues all surrounding HIV/AIDS. Based on the KNOW curriculum.
Course Objectives
Discuss HIV/AIDS Etiology and Epidemiology
List the means that HIV/AIDS is transmitted and Infection Control Strategies
Discuss the methods of HIV testing and pre/post testing counseling
Describe the clinical manifestations and treatment of HIV/AIDS
Explain legal and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Discuss Psychosocial issues with HIV/AIDS
Approved by Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
