HIV and AIDS: Clinical Essentials for Infection Prevention and Control - 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit

Provided by an AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsor, this activity is eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit and includes instructor interaction; questions submitted by email will receive a response within 48 hours. HIV prevention and care require clinical precision and legal clarity, especially as treatment options and public health guidance continue to evolve. This activity equips osteopathic physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-informed knowledge to prevent transmission, support early diagnosis, and deliver safe, compliant care for patients living with or at risk for HIV.

Participants will review HIV transmission, staging, and epidemiology, then apply current clinical strategies, including antiretroviral therapy and HIV prophylaxis, within real-world patient workflows. The course also reinforces occupational infection control protocols aligned with current guidance, helping clinicians protect patients and staff while maintaining consistent documentation and practice standards. In addition, the activity addresses essential legal and ethical obligations related to HIV testing, informed consent, confidentiality, reporting requirements, and patient rights. Grounded in whole-person, patient-centered care, this training supports stigma-free clinical environments that recognize the biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing health outcomes.