AHCJ 305 - Infectious Disease and the Healthcare Provider

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Current issues related to infectious disease, with special emphasis on principles of epidemiology and the etiology of HIV/AIDS. Discusses disease pathology and modes of transmission compared with hepatitis, tuberculosis, and influenza. Development of ethical response to psychosocial, economic, and legal concerns. Strategies and programs for education, prevention, and identification of resources. Impact on the health care worker, risk factors, and precautions for blood-borne pathogens, HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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