HIV AIDS Update ON DEMAND

Course overview

At the completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify current modes of transmission of HIV and prevention strategies; Describe the epidemiology of HIV and the importance of infection control procedures; Distinguish the various therapeutic agents used to treat HIV AIDS; List complications associated with HIV/AIDS; State Florida law on HIV/AIDS and its impact on testing, reporting, confidentiality, procedures for pregnant women and partner notification; Identify the pharmacist role in providing care for HIV infected patients. At the completion of this home study activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to: Identify methods of transmission of HIV/AIDS; List medication agents used to treat HIV/AIDS; Recognize the importance of compliance and the results of opportunistic infections which may occur in patients; Identify ways the technician can provide care for HIV infected patients; Explain current Florida law on HIV/AIDS and its impact on testing, reporting and partner notification.