HIV and AIDS
Tracking # 20-765565
What you'll learn
Know the definition of HIV and AIDS
Understand the two most common ways that HIV is transmitted
Describe the types of testing for HIV
Identify basic precautions used when caring for patients with HIV or AIDS
Course overview
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to be an enormous public health problem in the United States and worldwide. HIV is transmitted through multiple ways but the primary risk of transmission is through sexual contact or exposure to infected blood. HIV is the virus that causes the illness called AIDS. Patients diagnosed with AIDS can become exposed to opportunistic infections and cancers, and can be discouraged with their prognosis, which is poor without the proper treatment. Importantly, the risk of HIV infection and AIDS poses a concern for all healthcare workers. Prevention, immediate and proper reporting, and treatment of any exposure to infectious blood or body fluid must be followed. Statistics of HIV infection rates for healthcare workers are discussed. Get Unlimited CEUs for only $19.99 at cnaZone.com.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.