Master Course Outline HIV/AIDS Education Course Number: HO 110 Credits: .7 Hours per Quarter: 7 Lecture Hours:7 Description HIV/Aids Education provides the healthcare professional with mandatory instruction involving information/knowledge associated with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, tuberculosis, and related diseases. The seven-hour course presents the six state-required topics of etiology and epidemiology, transmission and infection control, testing and counseling, clinical manifestations and treatment, legal and ethical issues, and psychosocial issues. Students completing this class will receive a certificate documenting the mandatory training. Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes A. Discuss incidence, prevalence, and trends of AIDS cases as seen from a county, state, national, and global perspective. B. Describe modes of transmission and conditions for infection of the HIV virus, TB, and Hepatitis. C. Identify main components of infection control practice and policies. D. Describe the HIV antibody testing and test results. E. Discuss the natural stages of HIV infection. F. List and discuss the diseases and infections associated with HIV infection. G. Describe the current treatment for HIV infection. H. Recognize the psychosocial issues associated with HIV/AIDS. I. Identify legal and ethical concerns associated with AIDS. J. Review TB and the HIV/TB connection. K. List and discuss the different types of Hepatitis. Syllabi Listing There are no syllabi listed at this time Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini X X X X   X   X     *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)