Content Outline

This course follows the textbook, with an open-book test and course evaluation form in the study guide.

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Learning Objectives

• Define HIV infection, its routes of transmission and its symptoms.
• Identify massage and bodywork actions that are indicated and actions that are contraindicated for people who have HIV infection.
• Describe at least 3 benefits of massage and bodywork for persons who have HIV infection, based on published research.
• Achieve at least an 70% correct on the open-book test.

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Sample Text

"People exposed to the virus should get an HIV test as soon as they are likely to develop antibodies to the virus—within 6 weeks to 12 months after possible exposure to the virus. By getting tested early, people with HIV infection can discuss with a health-care provider when they should start treatment to help their immune systems combat HIV and help prevent the emergence of certain opportunistic infections."

(HIV Update for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers by Irene Smith and Sharon Burch, 2009, p 17)

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Sample Test Question:

People who have been exposed to the virus should get an HIV test as soon as they are likely to develop antibodies to the virus, which is:

     a.  6 weeks to 12 months

     b.  1 month to 3 months

     c.  6 months to 12 months

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