Welcome to Module
#1 entitled "HIV/AIDS in Hispanics".
After completing this module,
the learner will be able to:
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Describe the disparities in
the incidence and prevalence of HIV cases and AIDS cases in Hispanic men
and women in the U.S. and in Washington State;
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Describe the disparities in
the mortality rates for AIDS in Hispanic men and women in the U.S. and
in Washington State;
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Define the risk factors and
barriers for HIV/AIDs in Hispanics;
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Understand what prevention strategies
need to be developed that may be unique for Hispanics.
In this module you will need
to
complete all of the components that have been provided for you to receive
full credit. These components will include:
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Pre-test (to see how much you
already know and don't know about this subject)
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Case presentation - a real case
submitted by one of your medical student colleagues
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Text
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Radio program clips to listen
to
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Post-test (to see how much you
learned)
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Evaluation
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References
We would suggest that you approach
this module in a sequential manner as it is layed out for you. The buttons
on the left margin will allow you to return to any particular section.
We would suggest that you avoid the temptation to jump around and not read
all of the content provided. At the bottom right hand corner of each section
you will find a link taking you to the next section of the module.
Start with the "Pre-test""Case".
Be sure to complete all of the questions and don't forget to click on the
"Submit" button. Then move on to the "Case" and review it carefully. Questions
will be asked about how the case relates to the information you read about.
Review all of the learning material provided to you. Finally, finish with
the "Post-test" and submit your answers. We also ask that you complete
a short evaluation about the module (this is part of the assignment - so
please complete the evaluation!). Your feedback will help us in making
this learning module as effective as it can be. Contact Pam Racansky if
you have any problems with the module. Good luck!
