Introduction

In this course we will review information regarding the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its eventual development into Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS.) The information contained here has been gathered from several sources including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the various health agencies locally and nationally. Every effort is made to ensure that the statistics are current and information is correct. This course should not be used as a diagnostic tool nor does it suggest any treatment regimen. If you or someone you know thinks they may have been exposed to HIV or is suffering from AIDS you should seek competent medical advice. We have listed at the end of this course several resources available for advice and treatment.

  

Objectives

1. Identify the three major routes of HIV transmission
2. Explain how behavior modification can reduce and prevent transmission of HIV.
3. Define the term "Universal Precautions".
4. Explain how HIV infection differs from AIDS.
5. Identify two appropriate behaviors when the client is known to have HIV infection.
6. List one effective barrier to halt HIV transmission at the work area.
7. Briefly describe HIV/AIDS laws.
8. Review local, state and national statistics
9. Identify and define Hepatitis A, B, C
10. Discuss modes of transmission and risk factors for Hepatitis
11. Review hepatitis statistics

At the conclusion of this class the student will have a complete understanding of the relationship between HIV and AIDS in terms of the virus' definitions, phases, modes of transmission, and the necessary behavior modification to prevent infection. The student will also have the most current statistics on HIV/AIDS cases. The student will be able to identify effective barriers to transmission and briefly describe HIV/AIDS laws. Students will further gain a level of understanding regarding Hepatitis, particularly Hepatitis C, the modes of transmission, statistics, and support group information. 

 

The following is an audio version of the previous text.

Outline

Unit I. HIV-Transmission

• Describe how HIV is transmitted
• Describe body substances which contain and transmit the virus
• Risk factors for contracting AIDS by demographic group
• Dispel myths about AIDS and how it is contracted

 

Unit II. Infection Control/Prevention Measures

• Define Universal Precautions in the setting
• Cleaning, Sanitation, Disinfection
• Define EPA Approved, hospital grade disinfectants
• Practical sanitation methods in the massage setting
• Proper use of disinfectants

 

Unit III. Clinical Management

• Explore legal and ethical aspects of working or serving HIV infected people
• Discuss confidentiality and other civil liberties issues
• Florida Omnibus AIDS Act

 

Unit IV. Prevention

• Education
• Behavior Modification
• Identify "safer sex" practices
• Identify abstinence as the only 100% "safe sex" practice
• Methods of protecting oneself from HIV infection
• Effectiveness of condoms

 

Unit V. HIV/AIDS Trends and Statistics

 

Unit VI. Additional Sources of Information

• Resources and Hotlines
• FAQs

 

Unit VII. Hepatitis

• What is Hepatitis?
• What is Hepatitis C?
• What are the symptoms?
• How is Hepatitis spread?
• Hepatitis Statistics?
• Support Groups?

 

Assessment

• Final

 

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