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  HIV and AIDS Curriculum (Epidemiology and Transmission Part 1) 1 Contact Hour
Author: Marlene V. Obermeyer, RN, MA

This course is based on the HIV and AIDS Curriculum published by the Washington State Department of Health (2007 Edition).
Part 1 covers:
A. Etiology
B. Risk populations/behaviors
C. Transmission
D. Infection Control Precautions
E. Factors affecting risk for transmission

After completing Part 1 and Part 2 of this module, the participant should be able to:

1. Define HIV and AIDS.
2. Describe how HIV is transmitted.
3. Discuss basic epidemiology associated with HIV.
4. Explain factors affecting transmission of HIV.
5. List risk behaviors for HIV transmission.
6. Evaluate risk reduction methods for the general population.

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Course available through 20 Dec 2011

Number of lessons: 1 Course time (min): none Test: on Cost: 20 USD

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