AIDS Awareness

Description:

This lesson describes historical background and general statistics of HIV/AIDS. It describes HIV/AIDS methods of transmission, symptoms, and treatment options. Techniques for prevention and legal issues pertaining to HIV/AIDS are also identified.

Objectives:

DEFINE the terms HIV and AIDS.

RECALL historical and statistical information concerning HIV/AIDS.

IDENTIFY HIV/AIDS transmission methods.

IDENTIFY HIV/AIDS prevention methods.

IDENTIFY HIV testing procedures.

IDENTIFY symptoms of HIV/AIDS.

RECALL methods of treatment for HIV/AIDS.

IDENTIFY coping skills for living with HIV/AIDS.

IDENTIFY legal issues related to HIV/AIDS.

RECALL guidelines for caring for children with HIV/AIDS.