What to expect from this course...?
I. Acronym Breakdown and Origin of HIV
We will break down what HIV/AIDS stands for and debunk misconceptions about the virus' origin.
II. A Brief History of HIV in the USA
We will take a look at a brief history of HIV/AIDS in the USA from the 1980s to the present.
III. HIV Basics
This section will cover what actions and bodily fluids can transmit HIV, challenge myths around transmission, and discuss the stages and symptoms of HIV transmission.
IV. HIV Prevention Methods
We will wrap up the course by discussing the different types of HIV prevention methods and providing helpful resources.
Course Curriculum
Some information about us...
New York City Teens Connection brings together youth, parents, community-based organizations, schools, clinics, and citywide agencies in a comprehensive effort to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections and unintended teen pregnancy. NYC Teens Connection supports evidence-based sexual health programs in schools, helps link schools to nearby quality clinics for teens, and increases community awareness about teen sexual health.
A program of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), we are funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Population Affairs (OPA), and work closely with the New York City Department of Education (DOE). We started as a comprehensive effort in the Bronx in 2010. In 2015 we expanded to all five boroughs. Since our origin, we have provided over 75,000 youth with quality, comprehensive sexual health education.
