After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Identify the civil rights of the HIV/AIDS infected individual and their family/friends
2. Relate the mechanism of action of HIV as an infectious agent
3. Describe the pathophysiologic changes in the human body following HIV infection
4. Describe the modes of transmission of HIV and various strategies to prevent the spread of HIV
5. Discuss informed consent relating to HIV
6. Compare and contrast current medications modalities prescribed for the HIV infected individual