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| Description | This course examines the dangers and risks associated with HIV infection and provides information on how healthcare professions can protect themselves from blood borne pathogens. This course was authored by Judy Harris, BSN, MS, MSN and Genene Blake. This inservice course corresponds with F-Tag F441. |
| Learning Objectives | - Relate frequency of HIV in the general population and explain how the virus is spread.
- Identify the symptoms of AIDS, testing methods and the importance of HIV prevention.
- Discover the frequency of HIV/AIDS transmission in healthcare settings and describe procedures to prevent and control blood borne pathogens.
- Summarize steps to take when a healthcare worker is exposed to HIV and how to stay safe when dealing with HIV and AIDS.
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| Prerequisites | None |
| Applies to | AK - Certified Nursing Assistant
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
CA - Certified Nurse Assistant
( GENERAL )( 2 credit hours ) Accreditation
FL - Certified Nurse Assistant
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
IA - Certified Nursing Assistant
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
KY - Certified Nurse Aide
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
LA - Certified Nurse Aide
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
MN - Certified Nursing Assistant
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
NV - Certified Nurse Aide
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
SD - Certified Nurse Aide
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
TX - Certified Nurse Aides
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
WY - Certified Nurse Aide
( GENERAL )( 1 credit hours ) Accreditation
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