Course Code: REL-ACU-0-HAHPEMS
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall basic medical and epidemiological information about HIV and the diseases and conditions it can cause.
Identify methods of transmission, prevention of HIV, and current recognized methods of medical treatment.
Recognize the management of HIV in the healthcare workplace and other working environments consistent with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, in addition to the professional, legal, and ethical standards applicable to a caregiver of a person with HIV.
Prioritize the appropriate treatment for a patient with HIV or a patient seeking treatment before or after exposure to HIV.
Choose the appropriate attitudes and behaviors of caregivers toward people infected with HIV.
Identify the comprehensive human services that are available to assist those living with HIV in the U.S.
Outline:
Introduction to HIV/AIDS and Epidemiology
The History of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
Challenges to HIV Prevention Efforts
Review
Pathophysiology and Transmission
Pathophysiology
Transmission
Review
Key Takeaways
Assessment and Management of the Patient with HIV/AIDS
Clinical Presentation
Diagnostic Tests and Surrogate Markers
Perinatal Testing
The Effect of Medical Advances
Antiretroviral Therapy
Review
Key Takeaways
Infection Control: Prophylaxis and Post-Exposure Guidance
CDC Guidance and Precautions
OSHA Standards
Occupational HIV Exposures
Initiating Safety Programs
Review
Key Takeaways
Psychosocial Care with Cultural Sensitivity
The Need for Support
Americans with Disabilities Act
Community Services
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesWriter: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Subject Matter Expert: Cecil Manning Davis Pharm D
Cecil M. Davis received his PharmD from Campbell University School of Pharmacy in 1992. Currently, he is the Director of Clinical Services for Southern Pharmacy a Guardian Pharmacy in Kernersville, North Carolina. He is a past recipient of the Dale Jones Excellence in Geriatrics Award from NCAP. He is a longtime member of the Chronic Care forum and its predecessor the NC Chapter of ASCP and has served as NCAP president.
Reviewer: Priya Srinivas, BSCS, RN, CEN, EMT
Priya Srinivas is an external SME writer for Relias with a focus on Acute care and EMS. She worked as an EMT in Boston, MA for over 3 years. After receiving her RN license, she moved to NC to continue her nursing career. She has 10 years of varied nursing experience in critical care specifically burns, surgery, trauma, transport medicine, and emergency medicine.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.