HIV/AIDS for the Compassionate Clinician - Online - 3 CEUs

Course overview

This is a comprehensive self-paced course, appropriate for the compassionate clinician who wishes to have a thorough understanding of the disease and its ramifications, including the emotional toll it takes on its victims and their loved ones. The personal touch provided by the authors, including graphics and photos, [READ MORE] Add to cart Description [from previous page] helps the students to confront and examine their own biases, including the cultural taboos about sex, gender identity and relationships, which can hinder our own ability to give the best care to our patient. Other areas covered include: History of HIV, Treatment, Immunology, Virology, Opportunistic Infections, Disease Spectrum, Healthcare Personnel, Life Cycle, Legal and Ethical Issues, Modes of Transmission, Infection Control Procedures, Clinical Management, Behavior and Attitudes Relevant to the prevention of HIV and AIDs. Also included is a discussion of Current Florida Law re: Testing, Confidentiality, Treatment of Patient, Reporting, HIV testing to pregnant women, and Partner notification. This course satisfies requirements for multiple Florida Boards including: Fl Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council; Fl Council of Licensed Midwifery; Fl Board of Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; Substance abuse providers licensed through DCF; The Florida Certification Board; Fl Board of Athletic Training; Fl Board of Massage Therapists; Fl Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel; Fl Board of Nursing Home Administration; Fl Board of Occupational Therapists; Fl Board of Physical Therapy Practice; Fl Board of Podiatric Medicine; Fl Board of Respiratory Care; Fl Board of Medical Physicists; Fl Electrolysis Council