HSC 1590 AIDS/OSHA for Health Professionals

A study of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and OSHA standards for blood borne pathogens, Domestic Violence education and medical errors for the health professional. This course satisfies the minimum HIV/AIDS education requirements including transmission, infection control, prevention, general treatment, legal aspects, confidentiality, testing and attitudes. Within this course, requirements are met for OSHA standards for universal precautions, PPE, microbiological practices, Hepatitis B vaccination, post exposure evaluation/follow-up and hazard communication in working with blood borne pathogens. Domestic violence and medical errors are included.

Credits

1 cc

Offered

FA, SP, SU.

Notes

AS only.