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Understanding AIDS Self Study

Description:
This program is designed to meet the Kentucky requirement for AIDS education and is approved by the Cabinet for Human Services for all healthcare providers.

1. Discuss the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and the diseases it can cause
2. List at least three methods of transmission and prevention of HIV.
3. Discuss treatment of HIV/AIDS and medical management of at least three opportunistic diseases.
4. Discuss management of HIV in the work environment.
5. Review professional, ethical and legal issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
6. Distinguish appropriate attitudes and behaviors towards persons infected with the HIV virus.
7. Name at least three comprehensive human services for those with HIV infection.

This program is approved by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services as a multidisciplinary “M” course, suitable for any professional group.

The Medical Center is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing under the provider number 4-0101.  Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Registration Form (pdf)