AIDS/HIV

Course overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to introduce and reinforce knowledge about HIV and AIDS. The content of the course includes HIV modes of transmission, risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, infection control, and prevention. Also included is the treatment of AIDS/HIV, opportunistic infections, the signs and symptoms of opportunistic infections, occupational and nonoccupational post exposure prophylaxis, some legal considerations relating to HIV, AIDS/HIV resources for patients and AIDS/HIV resources for professional healthcare providers. This course meets the Florida State AIDS/HIV continuing education requirement for biennial license renewal and for initial licensure. OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, the learner will be able to: 1.Summarize the modes of transmission, risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and preventive measures, including infection control practices, associated with AIDS/HIV; 2.Discuss the treatment of AIDS/HIV, opportunistic infections and their signs and symptoms; 3.Relate some legal considerations, such as confidentiality and the criminal transmission of HIV, patient resources and professional resources related to AIDS/HIV; 4.Detail occupational and nonoccupational post exposure prophylaxis guidelines.