HUMS 187 Airborne/Bloodborne Pathogens

Studies the transmission of major infections spread by air or blood found more commonly in chemically dependent people, including HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and TB. Focuses on Native American communities and chemically dependent individuals. For students who are already, or training to become, certified chemical dependency counselors. For students who are already, or training to become, certified chemical dependency counselors, this course includes HIV/AIDS brief interventions for the chemically dependent patient. (NE)

Credits

1

Outcomes

1. Articulate a general understanding of the nature of airborne and blood borne pathogens.
2. Gain a specific understanding of various blood borne pathogens and their transmission, prevention, and treatment.
3. Gain an understanding of brief interventions for the chemically dependent patient .