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HIV/AIDS Education for Healthcare Professionals

2.0 Contact Hours / 0.20 AOTA CEUs
Target Audience: Nurses, healthcare professionals, and interested individuals
Purpose/Goal: The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the incidence of HIV/AIDs, as well as describe symptoms, transmission methods, prevention strategies, testing, counseling, and treatment options available for individuals with HIV/AIDs.
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Description

Since they were first described in 1981, more than a quarter of a century ago, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain a persistent and widespread threat to the health, well-being, and human potential of individuals in the United States and across the globe. Causing fear, guilt, and accusations, weakening the immune system and potentially leading to numerous infections, cancers, or death, HIV and AIDS remain international health issues. They require that healthcare providers be knowledgeable about the complex clinical aspects of HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, as well as address ethical, cultural, and empowerment issues, and implement evolving infection control guidelines.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Describe the basic epidemiological and medical information about HIV/AIDS.
  • Identify risk behaviors that contribute to the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
  • Relate the stages of HIV/AIDS (including oral manifestations) to the diseases and conditions they can cause.
  • Describe opportunistic diseases that define HIV/AIDS.
  • Explain the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Opt-Out Testing Recommendations.
  • Explain methods of HIV transmission and strategies for prevention.
  • Explain how to effectively use a male and female condom.
  • Describe current recognized methods of testing.
  • Describe current recognized methods of treatment.
  • Summarize the elements of effective HIV management in the workplace, including postexposure management.
  • Explain the professional, ethical, and legal standards that apply to a caregiver of an individual with HIV/AIDS.
  • Appraise the appropriate behaviors and attitudes of caregivers toward persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Course Preview

It all began in 1981 with a small communication that had been printed in the publication by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The communication stated that during the 8-month period of October 1980 through May 1981, a group of five young, previously healthy, homosexual men had been treated for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). All five men also had previous or current cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and candidal mucosal infections. Two of the patients died. The type of pneumonia with which these young men were infected had, prior to their diagnosis, been found almost exclusively in severely immunosuppressed patients (CDC, 1981). In addition, a rare and relatively benign form of cancer, Kaposi’s sarcoma, had shown up in an aggressive form in young, gay men in New York (Hymes, et al., 1981; Van Dyk, 2008). These findings were considered to be highly unusual.

This communication detailed the beginnings of what would eventually become known as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)—one of the most challenging and frightening infectious diseases of the 20th century.

The CDC (1982) formed a task force to investigate these cases, and by early 1982, cases were being reported from other American metropolitan areas, Europe, the Caribbean, and Central Africa. By 1983, scientists in France and the United States discovered the causative virus and health officials identified high risk behaviors that caused a prodromal illness, a period of infectivity, and finally the late-stage illness— AIDS. Dr. Luc Montagnier (in France) is credited with first isolating the virus and Dr. Robert Gallo (in the United States) is credited with first propagating it in a cell culture. Dr. Gallo was the first person to develop the critical diagnostic tests for HIV (Van Dyk, 2008).

Many important events contributed to the discovery of, and clinical options for, HIV/AIDS. A timeline of some of the many significant events related to HIV/AIDS is presented below (AVERT, 2017c).

Criteria for successful completion

Complete the course post exam (CE Test) with a score of 80% or greater. Complete all fields of the course evaluation form. Certificate of Completion is provided once the course post exam is passed per criteria above.

Accredited By

  • American Board of Managed Care Nursing
    The American Board of Managed Care Nursing recognizes all of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions' ANCC accredited courses for continuing education credit for Certified Managed Care Nurses (CMCNs).
  • ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
  • AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing education for occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Approved Provider # 3166
  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences
    California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider Number PCE 1564. Course meets the qualifications for the stated hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
  • California Board of Registered Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 14693 for the number of hours stated.
  • California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section
    The California Department of Health, Aid, and Technician Certification Section accepts continuing education offered by CA-BRN approved providers.
  • District of Columbia Board of Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE BROKER after successful completion.
  • Florida Board of Nursing
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of nursing (CE Provider # 50-12076). Courses are automatically submitted to CE Broker.
  • Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions (CE Broker Provider # 50-12076) submits all continuing education records to CE Broker after successful completion.
  • Florida Board of Respiratory Care
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care
  • Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Council of Dietetitics and Nutrition
  • Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
  • NAADAC - The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
    This course has been approved by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #813, ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is responsible for all aspects of their programming.
  • NCBTMB -National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider Number 451562-11.
  • Florida Board of Massage Therapists
    ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Massage Therapists

Occupational Therapist Info

AOTA CEUs:

0.2

Practice Level:

Intermediate

Content Focus:

Professional Issues

Other Details

Course Expires:

October 01, 2027

Instructor(s):
  • Cyndie Koopsen, RN, BSN, MBA, HNB-BC, RN-BC, HWNC-BC
  • Caroline Young, MPH
Jurisdictional Requirements:

Continuing education (CE) licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. These CE requirements may vary in terms of the number of hours required to the types of courses that must be taken. ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC recommends you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. Compliance with CE requirements is the responsibility of the individual health care provider. Health care providers must understand the CE requirements in their jurisdictions, and be sure they are up-to-date on any rule changes that affect their license. For further information, please see our Accreditation Information.

Accommodations for Disabilities:

Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodations, please contact us.

Conflicts of Interest and Relevant Financial Relationships:

The authors/planning committee members have no conflicts of interests or relevant financial relationships to declare relevant to this activity.

Commercial Support:

No commercial support has been received for this activity.

Non-endorsement of products:

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education only and does not imply ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC approval or endorsement of any commercial product.

Off-label Use of Products:

None of the authors intend to discuss off-label uses of drugs, mechanical devices, biologics, or diagnostics not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.

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