Authors:
Tracey Long, RN, PhD, APRN
JoAnn O’Toole, RN, BSN
Lauren Robertson, BA, MPT
Susan Walters Schmid, PhD
Contact hours: 7
AOTA CEUs: 0.7
Expiration date: July 1, 2024
Course price: $39
Course Summary
Addresses the requirement for the 7-unit course on HIV/AIDS for healthcare workers in Washington State. Covers six subject areas: HIV etiology and epidemiology, transmission precautions and infection control, testing and counseling, clinical manifestations and treatment, legal and ethical issues, and psychosocial issues.
Target Audience
Healthcare workers, providers, and others who are required to complete training and education related to HIV / AIDS. If you are an occupational therapists and assistants, please see the approval information below.
ATrain Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider #6558. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.7 CEUs, introductory, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Criteria for Successful Completion
Study the course material, achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post test (the post test can be repeated if a learner scores less than 80%), complete the course evaluation, and pay where required. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
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Conflict of Interest/Commercial Support Disclosure
The planners and authors of this learning activity have declared no conflicts of interest, vested interest, or financial relationship that may influence the content of this activity. All information is provided fairly and without bias.
ATrain Education, Inc. received no outside financial or commercial support in the preparation, presentation or implementation of this learning activity and has no affiliation with any company whose products or services are mentioned in this activity.
Course Objectives
When you finish this course you will be able to*:
- Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of HIV in the United States.
- Describe transmission, infection control and prevention of HIV.
- Outline the common testing and counseling requirements for HIV-infected individuals.
- Characterize the clinical manifestations, opportunistic infections and treatment options of HIV/AIDS.
- Identify the legal and ethical issues associated with HIV.
- Discuss the main psychosocial issues facing HIV-infected people and their caregivers.
- Identify global and national resources for healthcare professionals and clients with HIV.
*Please note: attainment of course objectives will be assessed in the course evaluation.