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A Professional Preparation Course on AIDS/HIV Infection
Author(s) -
Dorman Steve M.,
Collins M. Elizabeth,
Brey Rebecca A.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1990.tb05932.x
Subject(s) - conceptualization , medical education , health educators , health education , health professionals , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , professional development , medicine , psychology , health care , nursing , public health , family medicine , political science , computer science , artificial intelligence , law
This paper describes the conceptualization, development, planning, and implementation of a new professional preparation course entitled “AIDS/HIV Education: Issues and Strategies.” The 15‐week, campuswide course was offered through the Dept. of Health Science Education at the University of Florida during spring semester 1990. Though universities have been identified as providers of preservice education for future teachers and health professionals, current activities often have been deemed inadequate to meet the needs of those charged with providing AIDS/HIV education. This course was implemented to address an array of issues related to HIV education, ranging from epidemiological and biomedical information and educational strategies to examination of personal and ethical issues surrounding the disease. Delivery of a successful course and student reaction are discussed, along with recommendations for programs considering similar educational efforts. A detailed planned information packet is available from the authors.