Course Description

Course Description:

Life expectancy has improved dramatically since the initial discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thanks to significant advances in medical treatment, specifically, antiretroviral drugs, people with HIV are now living longer and experiencing healthier, happier lives than they were 30-40 years ago.

 This Florida Nursing HIV/AIDS course provides an in-depth look at the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS. At the end of this course, healthcare professionals will gain a better understanding of the evidence-based practice trends in HIV/AIDS treatment as well as the best prevention strategies to avoid disease transmission and complications.

Contact Hours: 2
Text Course Format: Text
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: Beginner BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential

Accreditation Information:

StateDisciplineApproval StatusProvider CodeExpiration Date

Course Outline:

  • Lesson 1 – Introduction to the HIV Infection
  • Lesson 2 -- Modes of Transmission
  • Lesson 3 -- Infection Control Procedures
  • Lesson 4 -- Clinical Management
  • Lesson 5 -- Florida Law on AIDS; Testing and Confidentiality The 2019 Florida Statutes, Public Health: Chapter 381 General Provisions; 2019
  • Lesson 6 -- Florida Law on AIDS - Prevention and Treatment

Course Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the diagnostic protocols and treatment guidelines for HIV/AIDS.

Professional Objectives:

  1. List the 5 phases of HIV/AIDS
  2. Identify the 4 important rules to control infection.
  3. Recognize the penalty for those who violate the confidentiality of any HIV test results.
  4. Identify the Department that is responsible for setting up voluntary HIV test sites in counties.
  5. Recognize the importance of the 1988 Omnibus AIDS Act.

 

Disclosures:

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience:  Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist, Nurses, Nursing Home Administrator, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, Registered Dietician 

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Sharon Finch O’Maley is employed by Royal Tech Writers & Translators and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Financial – Jami Cooley is employed by HomeCEU and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists. 

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Authors:

Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC

Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC is a registered nurse with compact licensure. Jami began her nursing career working in oncology and hematology. She received certification in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy at M.D. Anderson hospital in Houston, Texas in 2002 and was involved in clinical research trials for chemotherapeutic agents. Shortly thereafter, Jami became a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She has worked as a nutritionist for 10 years with specialty in sports medicine and orthopedics. Part of her orthopedic medicine tenure included researching and applying evidence based medicine to accelerate return to work/ return to play.

Jami is a running trainer and member of the American Fitness Professionals Association and the American Nutrition Association. She is the founder of Nutritional Nursing Specialists and co-author of two top-selling health and wellness books, "Eating Your Way to Good Health" and "The Fungus Link”. Additionally, Jami has been a featured author on Livestrong and Natural Health Advisory and has published work in several health and fitness magazines including Healthy Living, Mother Earth News and Vogue. Jami has appeared on television programs and radio talk shows for her nutrition and fitness expertise. 

In her spare time, Jami enjoys running and participating in marathons, half marathons, and triathlons.

Sharon Finch O'Maley

Sharon Finch O'Maley received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Peoples’ Bible College in 1976 and her Certification for Supervisors of ACE classrooms from the ACE Certification Institute in 1984. She also studied Spanish at the Peace Corp Language Institute in Santo Domingo.

Sharon served as a Technical Writer and Translator for Royal Tech Writers & Translators and has researched and written continuing education manuals for the medical, insurance, real estate, financial, funeral industries. She is also a medical researcher, having completed research duties on topics including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory issues and endometriosis.

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