LEARNER OBJECTIVES

• Describe the effects alcohol and drug usage can have on the HIV and AIDS disease process in patients.
• Describe the roles alcohol and drug usage have in the contracting of HIV.
• List the members involved in the collaborative care of patients with HIV and AIDS.
• Describe some of the common myths about HIV and AIDS.
• Describe the risk factors associated with contracting HIV.
• Identify preventative measures to avoid contracting HIV.
• List the items included on an HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment Checklist.
• Describe HIV infection preventative measures.
• Identify the goals of risk-reduction counseling.
• Describe the process of testing for HIV infection.
• Describe the factors involved in HIV pre- and post-test counseling.
• Identify the requirements for reporting HIV and AIDS test results.
• Generally describe how HIV is medically monitored.
• Describe how clinicians can increase client’s adherence to HIV medication regimens and compliance with prescribed care plans.
• Describe how the client’s gender, culture and sexuality orientation influence their compliance with treatment.
• List events which may initiate client relapse.
• Describe relapse prevention techniques.
• Describe the counselor’s role in supporting the client with HIV or AIDS cope with issues of death, dying, grief and bereavement.
• Identify steps involved in case management for the client with HIV or AIDS.
• Identify the legal regulations and processes in place to protect and assist clients HIV or AIDS.