HIV/AIDS: Transmission & Infection Control Considerations
Course: #1033761Level: Introductory 2 Hours 1990 Reviews
The purpose of this course is to educate allied health care professionals on Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) fundamentals. Incidence, transmission, and prevention and infection control considerations relevant to patient management will be outlined.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.2 Introductory, Related; Calif SLPAB/2.0; IACET/0.2; Kansas LTS-S1370/2.0; SAC/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify at least two ways that HIV is transmitted.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how to differentiate HIV-infection from AIDS based on accepted disease classification systems.
- After this course, participants will be able to list at least 3 standard precautions related to infection control.
Course created on October 1, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Overview of HIV/AIDS•Definition•Historical milestones•Global & Domestic Facts (Incidence)•Transmission & Prevention |
| 25-60 Minutes | The immune system and HIV•How immune system works•How HIV attacks the immune system•Disease classification of HIV/AIDS•Disease Course of HIV/AIDS•Tests used to diagnose HIV•Antiretroviral Drugs for treatment |
| 60-105 Minutes | Infection Control Principles•Standard Precautions•Key COVID-19 Precautions•Practical application in work environments |
| 105-120 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Introductory Level
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