Course Description

2.0 ARRT Category A Credits
Test has 40 Questions
Book has 32 Pages
ASRT, MDCB and Florida Approved
Florida Personal Development Credits
NOT Accepted by California

When working in the medical field, you may come into contact with many pathogens. One of the more frightening is HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. This course will help you better understand the history, pathology and the steps being taken to beat this pandemic.

Book Description

In this booklet, Professor David Wessner of Davidson College gives a brief examination of HIV, the immune system, and AIDS. Also included within this introduction is a discussion of modern research on drugs and the search for an effective vaccine. Finally, this booklet addresses important global issues associated with the HIV/AIDS pandemic; including access to affordable healthcare, distribution of condoms, and the empowerment of women. HIV and AIDS will give students a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS and the many issues associated with the disease.