Overview
Being a healthcare provider is not limited to nurses and physicians. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), a healthcare provider is anyone who has the potential of being exposed to HIV through blood and body fluids, equipment, or surfaces. Treatment of HIV and AIDS is ever-evolving with new medications. This learning topic provides an overview of HIV as described by the CDC, it’s history and stages, common antiretroviral medications that are currently used for pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis, and CDC recommendations for the healthcare provider should exposure to HIV occur.
Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 3 contact hours.
