The Basics of HIV
Hours: 0.50
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that, if left untreated, can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Currently, there is no cure for HIV or AIDS but there are treatment options available. This course discusses the modes of transmission and risk factors for HIV. It also discusses prevention methods, testing modalities, and reporting requirements.
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that, if left untreated, can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. Currently, there is no cure for HIV or AIDS but there are treatment options available. This course discusses the modes of transmission and risk factors for HIV. It also discusses prevention methods, testing modalities, and reporting requirements.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2235680
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 0.50 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 166809.
Describe HIV and AIDS.
Explain at least three ways that HIV can be transmitted.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: HIV and AIDS
Epidemiology of HIV
What Is HIV?
Risk Factors for Contracting HIV
HIV Transmission
Mechanisms of Transmission
Prevention
Healthcare Standard Precautions
Testing
Confidentiality
Reporting Requirements
Post-Test Counseling
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.
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