HIV/AIDS Update
$12
1 CE Hours
Course Number
- NCBTMB - CE401558
- CE Broker - 20-1200344
Provider Number
- NCBTMB - 1001100
- CE Broker - 50-36944
Course Process
Works perfectly on mobile, tablet, or computer
Immediate access to course material
Certificate available for download and print
Course Summary
This course is designed for health professionals in Florida to update their knowledge on HIV/AIDS, with a focus on the advancements in treatment and prevention. Participants will explore the history, transmission modes, clinical features, and stages of HIV infection, along with current treatment and prevention strategies.
This course also covers essential topics such as psychosocial and mental health considerations, infection control practices, and the ethical and legal aspects of HIV/AIDS care. Participants will also learn about special considerations for pregnancy and pediatric care, and the impact of co-infections.
Course Objectives
- Define HIV/AIDS stages and distinguish between HIV and AIDS
- Identify HIV modes of transmission
- Discuss HIV prevention, testing, and current treatment options
- Define and differentiate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Discuss psychosocial and mental health challenges faced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, depression, and anxiety
- Discuss disparities in access to care and treatment
Board Approvals
Massage Therapy
| Board | Course Subject |
|---|---|
| NCBMTB | HIV/AIDS |
| Florida | HIV/AIDS |
| Georgia | General |
| Michigan | General |
| New Hampshire | Communicable Disease Control |
| South Carolina | Board approved CE not directly related to massage/bodywork therapy |
| Tennessee | CE relevant to the practice of massage therapy |
Florida Department of Health
| Florida DOH Board | Course Subject |
|---|---|
| Massage Therapy | HIV/AIDS |
| Occupational Therapy | HIV/AIDS |
| Physical Therapy | HIV/AIDS |