HIV/AIDS: Adherence Issues
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HIV/AIDS: Adherence Issues is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course that discusses adherence issues in populations at high risk for HIV infection. HIV and AIDS are medical terms that are linked together due to the progressive nature of HIV. When untreated or undertreated, HIV will become AIDS. The virus can affect people of all ages " children who are born to mothers who have HIV, adolescents, adults, and elders. People who are diagnosed with HIV can live almost normal lifespans and have little risk of transmitting the disease if they use antiretroviral therapy appropriately under medical care. However, only 57% of people infected with HIV follow their antiretroviral regiment well enough to achieve viral suppression. In this course we review the HIV Care Continuum and antiretroviral therapy treatment. We then focus on specific groups of people (i.e.: adolescents, illicit drug users, pregnant women) who are infected with HIV, so that we may discuss common difficulties in adhering to treatment. We will also consider issues associated with transitioning patient care to multidisciplinary practices or community care. Evidence-based strategies for supporting patient adherence to medical treatment are provided at the end of each section. The course finishes with a reminder of the laws passed to combat the stigma of HIV/AIDS to ensure people with HIV/AIDS receive equal medical treatment. Course # 11-51 | 2023 | 24 pages | 10 posttest questions |
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Expiration |
Dec 31, 2032 |
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Discipline(s) |
Counselor CE, Dietetics / Dietitian CE, Occupational Therapy CE, Psychology CE, Social Work CE |
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Format |
Online |
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Cost |
$14.00 |
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Credits / Hours |
1 |
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Accreditation |
APA, ASWB, NBCC, AOTA, CDR |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Laura More, MSW, LCSW, is a healthcare author and licensed clinical social worker. Laura was a founding partner of Care2Learn, a provider of online continuing education courses for the post-acute healthcare industry. She has authored or edited online continuing education courses and inservices, co-authored evidence-based care assessment area resources, and is co-author of The Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-term Care Field Guide. She is the recipient of the 2010 Education Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators. Disclosure: Edie Deane, MS-CCC, is a creative leader who infuses all her work with an entrepreneurial spirit. Edie’s career spans healthcare areas from hands-on service to e-business. Her portfolio of experience includes: leadership, strategic and business development as online education company Care2Learn’s founder/owner; operations, administration, and education/training in national rehabilitation companies; and development of an e-learning department in a prominent healthcare software company. Edie currently owns ED Consulting & Coaching, focused on services for the LTPAC ecosystem. Disclosure: |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Professional Development Resources Adherence Issues, HIV, AIDS, CE, CEU, continuing education, online course |
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