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This purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with relevant information about HIV and AIDS. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Define the terms HIV and AIDS
- Compare the HIV/AIDS epidemic worldwide with the epidemic in the United States
- List characteristics of the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the state of California
- Identify how the HIV virus affects the body starting with the cells
- Identify the signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, and risk factors of HIV/AIDS
- Recognize the common types of HIV complications
- Identify medications used to treat HIV and how they work in the body
- Explain the prevention, screening, and diagnosis of HIV/AIDS
- List factors that influence the risk for occupational exposure
- Identify factors influencing the risk for infections following exposure to HIV
- Explain the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines related to infection control and exposure to HIV
- Explain the psychosocial challenges for people with HIV/AIDS
- Recognize HIV-related mental disorders
- Identify ways HIV positive people can maintain a positive mental health
- Recall end of life symptoms and explain how to care for persons with HIV/AIDS
CA-ARF (California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities)
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2; Approval # 224-0345-32609
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 4 contact hours.
CA-RCFE (California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facility for the Elderly)
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2; Approval # 224-0345-32668
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 4 contact hours.
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Course Type | Online Course |