#1031 HIV/AIDS Educational Course (15 Credits/hours)

Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course #1031
15 Credits/Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides essential knowledge about HIV/AIDS, covering medical, social, and public health perspectives. Students will gain understanding of the virus, transmission methods, prevention strategies, treatment options, and the global impact of the epidemic.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to HIV/AIDS: Basic Science and Definitions
2. HIV Transmission: Routes and Risk Factors
3. Prevention Strategies and Safe Practices
4. HIV Testing, Diagnosis, and Early Detection
5. Treatment Options and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
6. Living with HIV: Health Management and Quality of Life
7. Social Stigma, Discrimination, and Mental Health
8. Global Epidemiology and Public Health Response
9. Future Directions: Research, Prevention, and Cure Efforts

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the basic science of HIV and how it affects the immune system
• Identify transmission routes and assess risk factors accurately
• Describe evidence-based prevention methods and their effectiveness
• Understand the importance of early testing and diagnosis
• Explain current treatment approaches and their impact on health outcomes
• Recognize the challenges and strategies for living with HIV
• Analyze the social and psychological impacts of HIV/AIDS
• Evaluate global trends and public health interventions
• Discuss emerging research and future possibilities for prevention and treatment