PHA 155: Special Topics – Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Instructor: Darren Augenstein, PharmD, MBA
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Phone:(w) 206-324-2335 (c) 206-941-1564
Office Hours:By appointment
MeetingTime:Mondays, 9:00am – 9:50am (9/25/06 – 10/23/06)
Room:IB3327
Course Description:
This brief course will introduce students to the topic of HIV/AIDS. The intention is to familiarize students with the basic concepts of HIV/AIDS and to stimulate further thought and discussion. The course will begin with an overview of the definition of HIV and AIDS, a discussion of the epidemiology of the condition, routes of transmission, and prevention. The course will then turn to treatment of the condition with one day devoted to a discussion of the use of antitretroviral medications. We will also discuss the management of Opportunistic Infections and Malignancies as they relate to HIV/AIDS. Finally we will discuss prevention strategies and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Course Outcomes/ Learning Objectives:
- Define HIV and AIDS.
- Understand the epidemiology and routes of transmission of the infection.
- Become familiar with the treatment of HIV infection with antiretroviral medications.
- Understand the treatment opportunistic infections and malignancies associated with HIV/AIDS.
- Understand methods for the prevention of HIV infection.
- Become familiar with Post-Exposure prophylaxis treatment regimens.
Course Requirements: STUDENTS MUST PASS THIS COURSE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN YOUR PHARMACY ASSISTANT LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON BOARD OF PHARMACY. Students must achieve a score of 80% or higher on the final exam to satisfactorily complete this course. The final exam will be open book/open note. Attendance and punctuality are important to the student’s outcome of this course due to course content. They are also essential work ethics when you are hired as a pharmacy technician. If you are absent, please make arrangements to get detailed class notes from a neighbor or friend. I will not repeat class material because of absences and tardiness. Emergencies and illnesses will be considered on a case to case basis.
Class Polices:
- Students who are disruptive during the final exam will be asked to leave and the exam will be forfeited.
- Students who are discovered cheating on the exam will be asked to leave and the exam will be forfeited. Wandering eyes will be considered cheating. Keep your eyes on your own paper.
- Make up exams:
- The instructor must be notified by email 24 hours before the exam is given.
- Subject to a 10% penalty
- You will receive a different exam from the others and it may be more difficult.
Grade Breakup:
Final Exam (comprehensive)100%
Lecture Schedule
DateTopic
September25, 2006Introduction to HIV/AIDS
Epidemiology, Routes of Transmission
Diagnosis & Disease Course
History of the Condition
Prevention Methods
October 2, 2006Antiretroviral Medications
October9, 2006Management of Opportunistic Infections & Malignancies
October 16, 2006Occupational & Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Final Exam Review
October23, 2006Final Examination