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HIV/AIDS: Infection Control in Healthcare Settings

Tracking # 20-771765

$14.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:


  • Define HIV and AIDS
  • Discuss the epidemiology of HIV and AIDS
  • Describe common modes of HIV transmission
  • Describe methods in which HIV may be transmitted in a health care setting
  • Discuss universal precautions and other infection control techniques that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission in health care settings
  • Identify common secondary infections and conditions associated with HIV and AIDS
  • Identify clinical strategies for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS
  • Discuss federal and Florida laws pertaining to HIV and AIDS, including confidentiality of testing, the treatment of patients, partner notification and reporting requirements, and the offering of HIV testing to pregnant women

Course overview

The HIV/AIDS: Infection Control in Healthcare Settings online CE course includes 1 contact hour that provides healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding regarding HIV and AIDS and the role that they can play in preventing the spread of HIV as well as how they can provide safe and compassionate care and services to individuals living with HIV and AIDS. The course also meets the HIV/AIDS requirement for FL Nurses and one-time requirement for healthcare professionals.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Alabama Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

California Board of Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General

California Board of Vocational Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h General

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h HIV/AIDS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h HIV/AIDS

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h HIV/AIDS

Nurse Practitioner

1h HIV/AIDS

Registered Nurse

1h HIV/AIDS (RN)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

Clinical Laboratory Director

1h HIV/AIDS

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

1h HIV/AIDS

Clinical Laboratory Technician

1h HIV/AIDS

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

1h HIV/AIDS

Public Health Director

1h HIV/AIDS

Public Health Supervisor

1h HIV/AIDS

Public Health Technician

1h HIV/AIDS

Public Health Technologist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

1h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

1h General

Florida Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

Hearing Aid Specialist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h HIV/AIDS

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h HIV/AIDS

Registered Nurse

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control

Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators

Nursing Home Administrator

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

1h HIV/AIDS

Occupational Therapy Assistant

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

1h HIV/AIDS

Physical Therapist Assistant

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine

Podiatric Physician

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

1h General

Psychologist

1h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

1h HIV/AIDS

Registered Respiratory Therapist

1h HIV/AIDS

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

1h HIV/AIDS

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

1h HIV/AIDS

Nutrition Counselor

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Council of Medical Physicists

Diagnostic Radiological Physicist

1h HIV/AIDS

Medical Health Physicist

1h HIV/AIDS

Medical Nuclear Radiological Physicist

1h HIV/AIDS

Therapeutic Radiological Physicist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Electrolysis Council

Electrologist

1h HIV/AIDS

Florida Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Technician

1h HIV/AIDS refresher training

Paramedic

1h HIV/AIDS refresher training

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Indiana State Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to pharmacology

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Missouri Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Jersey Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State

1h General CE

Registered Professional Nurse - Single State

1h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education relevant to CNP nursing specialty

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education relevant to CRNA nursing specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education relevant to CNS nursing specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

1h Category B Hours

Psychologist

1h Category B Hours

Psychologist (Provisional)

1h Category B Hours

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Ohio Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Registered Nurse

1h Pharmacotherapeutics

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Texas Board of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Virginia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Registered Nurse

1h CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing

Washington State Board of Nursing

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

1h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

1h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Disclosure statements

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define HIV and AIDS
  2. Discuss the epidemiology of HIV and AIDS
  3. Describe common modes of HIV transmission
  4. Describe methods in which HIV may be transmitted in a health care setting
  5. Discuss universal precautions and other infection control techniques that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission in health care settings
  6. Identify common secondary infections and conditions associated with HIV and AIDS
  7. Identify clinical strategies for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS
  8. Discuss federal and Florida laws pertaining to HIV and AIDS, including confidentiality of testing, the treatment of patients, partner notification and reporting requirements, and the offering of HIV testing to pregnant women

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