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Apr 20, 2024
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2017-2018 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NURS 4630 - HIV Management in Healthcare
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various issues related to planning/providing care for persons across the spectrum of HIV disease. Students from various schools will participate in course information within this course. Each will have the opportunity to explore links and activities specific to their discipline. This course will examine the many aspects of HIV/AIDS related to physical, psychosocial, legal, ethical, and community issues. The course will focus on the epidemiological, medical, political/ethical, and legal trends related to HIV disease. The relationship of HIV disease and immune function will be discussed. Risk behaviors and prevention techniques for HIV will be emphasized. This course will facilitate students in developing safe and compassionate care of persons with various stages of HIV disease. This is a web based course designed to enhance and facilitate student learning. The course will be offered as a variable credit course in the following categories: Undergraduate nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and various Master Allied Health programs: (3-1-0-3). Dental Hygiene, Radiology Therapy, Respiratory Therapy: (2-0-0-2).
Faculty in each program will decide which credit option they choose to offer the students.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 3
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: College of Nursing
Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
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