Comprehensive Guide to HIV/AIDS Online Course – 3 Units CEU (Meet Florida Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Continuing Education Requirement)

Course Description: Comprehensive Guide to HIV and AIDS: Understanding HIV Transmission, Lifecycle, Prevention, and Global Response

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CE Broker #50-41182 | Course #20-1264775

This course is approved by the Florida Department of Health for HIV/AIDS continuing education (CE). It is accredited for 3 hours of CEU by the following boards and councils:

• Florida Board of Acupuncture
• Florida Board of Athletic Training
• Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
• Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
• Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
• Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
• Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Florida Board of Respiratory Care
• Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
• Florida Council of Medical Physicists
• Florida Electrolysis Council
• Florida Emergency Medical Services

This course is approved by the Nursing Boards in the following states for continuing education (CE). It is accredited for 3 hours of CEUs

• Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Georgia Board of Nursing
• New Mexico Board of Nursing
• Tennessee Board of Nursing

This course is approved by the Physical and Occupational Boards in the following states for continuing education (CE). It is accredited for 3 hours of CEUs

• Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
• Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of HIV and AIDS, covering everything from the biology and lifecycle of HIV to its transmission, prevention, treatment, and the global response to the epidemic. Learners will gain a strong understanding of how HIV is transmitted, the risk factors involved, and the strategies for prevention and management. The course also delves into the advancements in antiretroviral therapy (ART), the challenges of adherence, and the impact of stigma and discrimination on care. By the end of this course, learners will have a thorough understanding of HIV/AIDS and the ongoing efforts to combat the epidemic worldwide.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand HIV transmission and prevention methods – Learn how HIV is transmitted and explore prevention strategies such as condom use, PrEP, and needle exchange programs.
• Explain the lifecycle and biology of HIV – Understand how HIV infects and replicates in the body, weakening the immune system.
• Identify HIV testing methods and their importance – Discover different HIV testing options, their accuracy, and the significance of early detection.
• Explore advancements in HIV treatment – Gain insights into antiretroviral therapy (ART), including drug classes, treatment goals, and adherence challenges.
• Recognize global efforts and legal considerations in HIV care – Review the global response to HIV/AIDS and understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding patient care and non-discrimination.

Course Author: 

Michael Yu, MS, MBA, MLS (ASCP), RHIA, is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California, Florida, and Hawaii, certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP. He holds a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from Loma Linda University.

Michael previously served as a phlebotomy program lecturer for the UCLA School of Medicine, Center for Prehospital Care. He is also a contributor to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) Document Development Committee.