HIV/AIDS 1 Hour Update For Florida Health Professionals

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is a 1 hour activity designed for home study by healthcare clinicians. Specifically, it meets the 1 hour HIV/AIDS continuing education for Florida health professionals that is ...

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This is a 1 hour activity designed for home study by healthcare clinicians. Specifically, it meets the 1 hour HIV/AIDS continuing education for Florida health professionals that is required prior to their initial re-licensure. Information regarding the prevention, transmission, control, diagnosis and treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is provided. The legal aspects for Florida health care professionals are also discussed. New antiviral agents and use and clinical trial data are continually reshaping the therapeutic management of this infection.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
After the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:1. Describe the epidemiology, immunopathogenesis, and diagnosis of AIDS2. Identify methods of HIV transmission and reduction/prevention techniques3. Explain the current clinical management of HIV/AIDS4. Discuss current medications and therapeutic strategies used to treat HIV/AIDS5. Describe laboratory tests utilized in the diagnosis and management of HIV/AIDS6. Outline Florida Law as it relates to HIV testing

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