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Instructional Level: Beginner

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

  • Lesson 1 – Introduction to the HIV Infection
  • Lesson 2 -- Modes of Transmission
  • Lesson 3 -- Infection Control Procedures
  • Lesson 4 -- Clinical Management
  • Lesson 5 -- Testing, Confidentiality and Reporting Requirements
  • Lesson 6 -- HIV Prevention Strategies

Authors

Sharon Finch O'Maley
Shirley A. Aycock, DNP, RN
Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC

HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Professionals

HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Professionals

1 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

Life expectancy has improved dramatically since the initial discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thanks to significant advances in medical treatment, specifically, antiretroviral drugs, people with HIV are now living longer and experiencing healthier, happier lives than they were 30-40 years ago.

This HIV/AIDS course provides an in-depth look at the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS. At the end of this course, healthcare professionals will gain a better understanding of the evidence-based practice trends in HIV/AIDS treatment as well as the best prevention strategies to avoid disease transmission and complications.

Full Course Description
Life expectancy has improved dramatically since the initial discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thanks to significant advances in medical treatment, specifically, antiretroviral drugs, people with HIV are now living longer and experiencing healthier, happier lives than they were 30-40 years ago.This HIV/AIDS course provides an in-depth look at the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS. At the end of this course, healthcare professionals will gain a better...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS.

Disclosures:

Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Registered Dietician 

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Sharon Finch O’Maley is employed by Royal Tech Writers & Translators and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Financial – Jami Cooley is employed by HomeCEU and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Financial – Shirley Aycock is employed by HomeCEU and receives a salary. She did not receive payment for the edit of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Registered Dietician 

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

ACHA CE Approved Provider 

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Introductory level, Related area).

Please note - ASHA reporting closes at the end of each month, with completions reported around or after the 15th of the following month.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Sharon Finch O’Maley is employed by Royal Tech Writers & Translators and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Financial – Jami Cooley is employed by HomeCEU and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Financial – Shirley Aycock is employed by HomeCEU and receives a salary. She did not receive payment for the edit of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.