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HIV/AIDS: What You Need To Know

HIV/AIDS: What You Need To Know

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Course

Gain essential knowledge on HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention, and care. This 3-hour course meets Florida’s HIV/AIDS CE requirement and covers infection control, testing, legal issues, and public health. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.

Nationally & state accredited

Pharmacy

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What you'll learn

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

  1. Define HIV and AIDS, and explore their epidemiology.

  2. Summarize methods of HIV transmission, including healthcare-related routes.

  3. Outline infection control practices to mitigate HIV risks in healthcare settings.

  4. Identify clinical strategies for the prevention and management of HIV and AIDS.

  5. List secondary conditions and clinical strategies for HIV management.

  6. Examine federal and Florida laws related to HIV and AIDS.

Course description

HIV/AIDS: What You Need To Know is a 3-hour continuing education (CE) course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge on HIV/AIDS. As the landscape of HIV/AIDS continues to evolve, staying informed is crucial for providing effective and compassionate care.

This course delves into the fundamentals of HIV/AIDS, covering transmission methods, prevention strategies, and patient care approaches. Participants will gain insights into infection control practices, testing protocols, and the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS management. Emphasis is placed on understanding the social and psychological impacts of the disease, enabling providers to offer empathetic support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Key topics include:

  • Modes of HIV transmission and risk factors

  • Prevention techniques, including safe practices and education

  • Infection control measures in healthcare settings

  • Testing procedures and interpretation of results

  • Legal considerations, including confidentiality and patient rights

  • Strategies for delivering compassionate, stigma-free care

Whether you’re brushing up on core concepts or meeting a CE requirement, this course offers practical, up-to-date training that supports real-world application. If you’re a nurse, physician, pharmacist, or allied health provider, this is a fast, accessible way to strengthen your HIV/AIDS knowledge—and boost your confidence in patient interactions.

Get the knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact—while fulfilling a critical professional standard.

Course content

  • Introduction. 

  • Defining HIV and AIDS. 

  • Common Myths About HIV and AIDS. 

  • Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS. 

  • Global Statistics. 

  • U.S. Statistics. 

  • Florida Statistics. 

  • Etiology of HIV Infection. 

  • Stages of Infection and Clinical Manifestations. 

  • Stage 1: Acute HIV Infection. 

  • Stage 2: Clinical Latency – Chronic HIV infection. 

  • Stage 3: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - AIDS.. 

  • Modes of Transmission. 

  • Sexual Transmission. 

  • Blood Transfusions. 

  • Needle Sharing. 

  • Perinatal Transmission. 

  • Organ Transplants. 

  • Occupational Exposure. 

  • Penalties in Florida. 

  • HIV in Special Populations. 

  • HIV Testing. 

  • Types of HIV Tests. 

  • Antibody Tests. 

  • Nucleic Acid Tests. 

  • Combination Antigen/Antibody Tests. 

  • HIV Self-Testing. 

  • Testing and Informed Consent in Florida. 

  • Testing of Special Populations in Florida. 

  • Notification of Test Results. 

  • Confidentiality. 

  • Preventing HIV and AIDS. 

  • Occupational Infection Control Considerations. 

  • Clinical Management of HIV and AIDS. 

  • Protease Inhibitors (PIs) 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • CCR5 Antagonists. 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Fusion Inhibitors. 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Integrase Inhibitors (INSTI) 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Post-attachment Inhibitors. 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Pharmacokinetic Enhancers. 

  • Mechanism of Action. 

  • Combination HIV Medicines. 

  • Complete Regimen Combination ARTs. 

  • Regimens for ART-naive Patients (Rathbun, n.d.) 

  • Other Regimens Recommended in Certain Clinical Situations (Rathbun, n.d.) 

  • Drug-drug Interactions and Clinical Management 

  • Resistance. 

  • Treatment in Special Populations. 

  • Pregnancy. 

  • Adolescents. 

  • Postexposure prophylaxis. 

  • Common Opportunistic Infections and AIDS-related Cancers. 

  • Tuberculosis. 

  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia. 

  • HIV Wasting Syndrome. 

  • Candidiasis. 

  • Herpes Zoster 

  • HIV Dementia. 

  • Kaposi Sarcoma. 

  • Lymphoma. 

  • Evolving Attitudes Toward HIV and AIDS. 

  • Rights of Individuals With HIV and AIDS. 

  • Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act 

  • Example of Legal Actions. 

  • The Family Medical Leave Act 

  • Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 

  • Fair Housing Act 

  • World AIDS Day. 

  • Conclusion. 

  • Useful Resources. 

  • References.

Course details

Release Date06/20/2023
Expiration Date06/20/2026
Review Date06/20/2026
ACPE UAN0657-0000-23-033-H02-P 0657-0000-23-033-H02-T
CE Broker ID20-628457
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 148
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Peter A. KreckelRPh

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.

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This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Licensed Mental Health CounselorDental TherapistLicensed Professional Clinical CounselorDietitian - NutritionistClinical Laboratory TechnicianCertified Respiratory TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist - SAOccupational Therapy AssistantAudiologistPharmacistSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed MidwifeNursing Assistive PersonnelExpanded Function Dental AssistantEmergency Medical ResponderRegistered Respiratory TherapistDental HygienistExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryAdvanced Dental AssistantAthletic TrainerClinical Chemistry DiplomateOccupational TherapistClinical Laboratory TechnologistClinical Laboratory DirectorPhysical Therapy AssistantClinical Nurse SpecialistLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerDentistRegistered NursePodiatric PhysicianLong-Term Care Facility AdministratorsLicensed Nursing AssistantPhysical TherapistMedical PhysicistDental TechnicianLicensed Masters Social WorkerCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorRespiratory TherapistMaster's Social WorkNursing Home AdministratorRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareDental LabRespiratory Care PractitionerSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerElectrologistLicensed Independent Social Worker DualCertified Nursing AssistantRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRegistered Social Worker AssistantDenturistLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistRegistered Dental AssistantGeneral DentistPharmacy TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeDental Assistant RadiographerClinical Laboratory SupervisorLicensed Graduate Social WorkerSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeLicensed Massage TherapistDental Assistant

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "HIV/AIDS: What You Need To Know", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Athletic Training, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Emergency Medical Services, Midwifery, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Massage Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Dietitian - Nutritionist, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Audiologist, Pharmacist, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Advanced Dental Assistant, Athletic Trainer, Clinical Chemistry Diplomate, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Physical Therapy Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Podiatric Physician, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapist, Medical Physicist, Dental Technician, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Respiratory Therapist, Master's Social Work, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Dental Lab, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Electrologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Denturist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.

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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner, Content Expert and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

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