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Describe HIV and AIDS. Discuss modes of transmission. Discuss prevention of transmission measures. Describe the basic Federal laws related to HIV/AIDS. Describe clinical management of persons with AIDS.

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This online course is designed for the healthcare provider and will provide the viewer with a comprehensive overview of issues and trends associated with HIV and AIDS in the United States and abroad. A historical review of the development of HIV and AIDS is discussed, which includes the issues and trends associated with the spread and transmission of the virus, risk factors associated with transmission in the patient population and for the healthcare provider. Co-infections are also discussed and their relationship with HIV. An overview of the laws which protect patient confidentiality will be presented as well as a brief summary of the treatment guidelines that have been developed. HIV/AIDS disease as a continuum history of pandemic modes and routs of transmission Transmission via blood to blood and sexual contact. In a healthcare setting the virus has the potential for transmission via infectious body fluids Avoiding contact with infected body fluids is the best infection control measure standard precautions sexual safety OSHA guidelines Focus of the Federal law is confidentiality Need to know Confidential testing Anonymous testing AIDS as a chronic illness with ongoing treatment HAART- Barriers to treatment

Credits: 2.0

Price: 70.00