About this course
This course equips healthcare professionals, caregivers, and support staff with up-to-date knowledge about HIV and AIDS. Learners will explore the biology of HIV, stages of infection, transmission routes, prevention strategies, treatment options, and legal and ethical responsibilities—especially those relevant to Florida law. Practical scenarios and current best practices are included to help professionals provide effective care and protect themselves and their patients.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Define HIV and AIDS and distinguish between the two conditions
- Describe how HIV infects the body and progresses to AIDS
- Identify main modes of HIV transmission and high-risk behaviors
- Recognize the stages of HIV infection and associated symptoms
- List common opportunistic infections and complications of AIDS
- Explain current HIV testing technologies and the window period
- Summarize standard HIV treatment options, including ART, PrEP, and PEP