FLORIDA - BOARD-APPROVED HIV/AIDS COURSE

Course overview

This course provides Florida nurses with a comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS, focusing on prevention, patient care, and state-specific legal responsibilities. Learners will explore evidence-based practices for reducing transmission risk, supporting patients through treatment adherence, and addressing ethical and psychosocial aspects of care. The course emphasizes compliance with Florida Statutes 456.033, 381.004, and 384.25, and Florida Administrative Code 64B9-5.014, ensuring nurses understand the states testing, reporting, and confidentiality requirements. Participants will also learn how to incorporate culturally sensitive communication and advocacy into their nursing practice. By completing this course, nurses will strengthen their ability to deliver competent, compassionate, and legally compliant care to individuals affected by or at risk for HIV/AIDS in Florida.