NUR146 - HIV and AIDS: The Basics (1.0 HR)
To enhance the participant’s knowledge of HIV and AIDS.
Purpose: To enhance the participant’s knowledge of HIV and AIDS.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this online course, the participant will be able to...
1. Describe and differentiate between HIV and AIDS.
2. Explain how HIV can be transmitted.
3. Identify opportunistic infections/diseases that may occur with the HIV patient.
4. Discuss drug treatment and clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
5. Discuss methods to prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS and infection control procedures to use in the workplace.
6. Explain exposure management.
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 1.0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 1.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.