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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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
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
- Laboratory Testing
- Nursing and Patient Care
- Public Health
- Infection Control
- Social Sciences
- Microbiology
- Patient Treatment
- Chronic Diseases
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Diagnostic Tests
- Cultural Diversity
- Preventative Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Patient Education and Support
- Health Disparities
- Health Equity
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
- Health Policy
- Social Justice
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Taught in English
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SM
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2017
very informative, talks about the social and scientific sides of AIDS from the beginning till this present day
AA
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
The course is very interesting, imapctful and very useful in my place of work.
JH
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2016
Very much enjoyed the knowledge obtained and the additional reading material.
