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Required readings: Pages 21-30 of the HIV/AIDS Manual.

CDC Hand Hygiene Guidelines

(Recommended reading:OSHA: Bloodborne Pathogens)

Part 1 Exam: Basic Epidemiology (2 Contact Hours)

Course Objectives Part 1: Basic Epidemiology of HIV

1. Define HIV and AIDS
2. Discuss how HIV is transmitted.
3. Explain how HIV works in the body.
4. List risk behaviors for HIV transmission.
5. Explain factors affecting transmission of HIV.
6. Evaluate risk reduction methods for the general population.
   
   

   Part 2: Transmission and Universal Precautions

   Course Requirements: HIV/AIDS Manual, pages 21 to 40.

   CDC AIDS Guidelines

   Part 2 EXAM: INFECTION CONTROL (2 Contact Hours)

   
        D. Risks for transmission to health care workers
        Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
   
   
   Part 2 Course Objectives Infection Control
   1. Describe the CDC hand hygiene guidelines for healthcare.
   2. Explain recommended infection control practices in the healthcare setting.
   3. Explain post-exposure interventions in the occupational setting.
   4. Discuss Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).
   
   Part 3 Testing and Counseling

   Course Requirements: HIV/AIDS Manual, pages 41 to 54.
   CDC Recommendations.

   Part 3 Exam link: Testing and Counseling (1 Contact Hour)

        A. HIV test information
        B. Pre-test counseling
        C. Post-test counseling
   
   Part 3 Course Objectives Testing and Counseling:
   1. Discuss indications for HIV testing.
   2. List and describe the two steps to HIV antibody testing.
   3. Explain positive and negative HIV testing.
   4. Discuss general CDC guidelines for screening and counseling patients in all healthcare settings.
   
   Part 4: Clinical manifestations and treatment
   

   Course requirements:
   CDC HIV Factsheet: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/factsheets/At-A-Glance.htm
   HIV/AIDS Manual Pages 53-75
   CDC Living with HIV/AIDS: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/brochure/livingwithhiv.htm
   CDC Fact Sheet about HIV/AIDS and the FLU:http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/treatment/resources/factsheets/hiv-flu.htm

   Part 4 Course Objectives: HIV and AIDS Diagnosis
   1. Identify the stages of HIV infection.
   2. List diagnostic tests to identify primary HIV infection.
   3. Define "seroconversion" and the accompanying manifestations.
   4. Describe symptoms of opportunistic infections related to immune suppression.
   
   

   Part 4 Exam: Clinical manifestations of HIV infection (1 Contact Hour)

   Part 4 Exam: Diagnosis and Treatment (1 Contact Hour)
   
   Part 5 Legal and ethical issues
   

   Part 5 Exam: Legal and Ethical Issues (1 Contact Hour)

        A. Confidentiality as defined in the AIDS omnibus bill (RCW and WAC)
        B. Informed consent
        C. Legal reporting requirements
        D. Ethical issues
        E. Civil rights
   

   Part 5 Course Objectives Legal Considerations:

   1. Define "reportable conditions".
   2. Discuss confidentiality requirements to protect HIV records.
   3. Describe what is meant by "discrimination-free" workplace.
   4. Summarize general Federal and Washington state legal reporting requirements related to HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
   
   Part 6 Psychosocial issues
   
   Part 6 Exam: Psychosocial Issues (1 Contact Hour)
   
   Required readings:
   1. HIV/AIDS Manual: Pages 82 to 85.
   2. American Psychological Association: Teaching Tip Sheet: Multiple Loss and Aids-Related Bereavement
   3. An Overview of the Psychosocial Issues That Impact Family's Affected by HIV/AIDS by Lauriann Tomaszeski
   
        A. Personal impact of HIV continuum
        B. The human response to death and dying
        C. Issues for care providers
        D. Family issues
        E. Special populations
   
   Part 6 Course Objectives Psychological Issues:
   1. Explain how AIDS-related bereavement is different from other models.
   2. Discuss the complex family and psychosocial issues related to HIV/AIDS diagnosis.
   3. Summarize psychological responses to multiple losses.
   4. List self-care practices for caregivers.
   5. Begin to formulate a plan for providing social and psychological support for AIDS patients and caregivers.
   
   The HIV and AIDS Manual may be downloaded here.
   
   
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