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This state-mandated CE course is designed specifically for nursing professionals practicing in Florida and provides a current, evidence-based overview of HIV/AIDS. The course addresses essential clinical knowledge, recent epidemiologic trends, legal requirements, and public health responsibilities associated with HIV prevention, testing, and care delivery. It is suitable for nurses working across a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, correctional health, long-term care, and community health programs.
Participants will gain an updated understanding of HIV pathophysiology, modes of transmission, and stages of disease progression. Emphasis is placed on early detection, antiretroviral therapy (ART), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and the prevention of opportunistic infections. The course also explores the nurse's role in patient education, counseling, and ethical considerations such as confidentiality, informed consent, and Florida-specific reporting laws.
Learning Objectives:
- Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the current epidemiology and transmission mechanisms of HIV/AIDS.
- Explain the pathophysiology and natural course of untreated HIV infection.
- Identify current treatment options, including ART and strategies to prevent resistance.
- Understand the principles and indications for PrEP and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis).
- Apply Florida laws regarding HIV testing, reporting, confidentiality, and partner notification.
- Integrate culturally sensitive and stigma-reducing practices when caring for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Completion Requirements:
To receive full CE credit, participants must:
- Register for the course.
- Review all course content in its entirety.
- Pass the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.
- Complete and submit a course evaluation form.
Note: Some courses may include additional requirements, such as participation in discussion boards or completion of practice exercises.
Important Disclosures:
- Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
- Commercial Support: This course has not received any sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
- Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
- Off-Label Use: No information related to off-label use of FDA-approved products is included in this course.
Key Course Benefits:
- Satisfies the Florida Board of Nursing’s 1-hour HIV/AIDS CE requirement.
- Delivers updated clinical, legal, and ethical information relevant to Florida nursing practice.
- Prepares nurses to provide effective, nonjudgmental care to patients with or at risk for HIV.
- Supports integration of prevention strategies including PrEP and patient education.
- Appropriate for LPNs, RNs, CNSs, and ARNPs in all healthcare environments.
- Offered in a flexible, self-paced online format.
Approvals and Accreditation:
The CE Learning Network (CELN) is an accredited provider of continuing education for nurses, recognized by the Florida Board of Nursing and the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
This course adheres to the standards established by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved for the following nursing professionals:
- Florida Board of Nursing: LPNs, RNs, CNSs, ARNPs
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing: RNs, Nurse Anesthetists, CNSs, Midwives, ARNPs
For added convenience, CELN automatically reports earned CE hours to CEBroker.com on behalf of participants.
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