HIV & AIDS: Prevention for Healthcare Providers

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define 3 risks of occupational HIV transmission
• Identify the way an accidental HIV exposure is treated in a healthcare setting
• Identify 2 strategies that help prevent the spread of HIV
• Recall the universal bloodborne pathogens standards
• List 2 ways healthcare workers can practice HIV exposure prevention in a healthcare setting

Students, aspiring professionals, Interns, executives etc.

Basic English and computer literacy required

Contributes to Professional and technical skill development in this area

IACET endorsed printable certificate on scoring 80% pass

Healthcare personnel are at risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Exposures occur through needlesticks or cuts from other sharp instruments contaminated with an infected patient\'s blood or through contact of the eye, nose, mouth, or skin with a patient\'s blood. Learn about the risks as well as preventative steps that can be taken in the workplace. Target Audience(s); Psychotherapist, Social Workers, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Mental Health Counselors, Psychologist, Healthcare Providers, Mental Health Technicians, Direct Support Professionals, Child, Family, and School Social Worker, Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Personal Care Aide, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Aide, Physical Therapist Assistant

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