PY679 Psychology of HIV/AIDS (1 cr.) This course presents information about the biology and clinical course of the illness and the attendant psychosocial, case management, special population, and self-care issues. The course also focuses on working with gay and bisexual men.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:
- Understand critical information about the epidemiological, immunological, neuropsychological, and medical treatment aspects of HIV infection required for conducting effective psychotherapy and counseling for persons infected and affected by HIV disease.
- Demonstrate the appropriate mix of counseling, psychotherapy, and case management skills to address the complex array of psychosocial needs of persons living at various stages of HIV disease.
- Demonstrate treatment planning skills and a personal understanding of underlying concerns and attitudes, including cultural context, involved in working with people infected and affected by HIV in the course of devising a treatment plan.
- Respond appropriately to the issues of grief and multiple loss that arise in the course of mental health treatment for people with HIV.
- Respond appropriately to legal and ethical issues involved in the mental health treatment of people with HIV disease.
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