The basic biology of the virus, HIV, and the disease it causes, AIDS. The economic, social and political factors that determine who gets sick and who remains healthy, who lives and who dies. The progress of scientific research and medical treatments. The reasons for hope; the reasons for fear. (To get a glimpse of some of the materials that students have been posting on the course forums, go to @AIDSFAH or #AIDSFAH.)
AIDS: Fear and Hope
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AIDS: Fear and Hope
Instructor: Richard Meisler, Ph.D.
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Hear about the histories of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and personal narratives from those who contracted the disease as well as from caretakers.
Experts will share about HIV biology, transmission, testing, prevention, treatment, and the search for a cure.
How economics, politics, culture, social patterns, and law are all factors that affect the nature, appearance, and health outcomes of a disease.
Skills you'll gain
- Diagnostic Tests
- Infectious Diseases
- Cultural Diversity
- Health Policy
- Preventative Care
- Nursing and Patient Care
- Health Disparities
- Health Equity
- Patient Education and Support
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Patient Treatment
- Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
- Microbiology
- Social Justice
- Infection Control
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Laboratory Testing
- Chronic Diseases
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
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