HIV 101: Foundations, Prevention, and Care Essentials

This foundational course provides healthcare and human services professionals with an up-to-date overview of HIV/AIDS. Participants will review transmission routes, current diagnostic testing protocols, modern biomedical prevention, and standard treatment guidelines while learning strategies to reduce stigma and improve patient outcomes. Target Audience: Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, and Healthcare Professionals Continuing Education: 1.0 CEU Contact Hour Format: Live online via Microsoft Teams Cost: $25 ($25 per CEU hour) Learning Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Distinguish Stages: Differentiate between HIV infection and AIDS progression. Identify Prevention Strategies: Explain key biomedical tools, including PrEP, PEP, and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable). Review Testing Protocols: Outline standard screening methods and post-test counseling practices. Summarize Treatment: Describe the core principles of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Mitigate Stigma: Apply stigma-reducing, culturally responsive communication in clinical settings. How to Register To register, please email Allen Barrett at [email protected].