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Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to
1. name and distinguish between AIDS transmission myths and realities;
2. identify at-risk populations;
3. explain the global impact of the AIDS pandemic;
4. identify preventative measures, stages, and treatment guidelines for HIV;
5. identify OSHA standards regarding bloodborne pathogens;
6. describe the stipulations of the Florida Omnibus Act;
7. describe co-infections that complicate HIV infection;
8. describe common AIDS-defining illnesses, their diagnosis and treatment;
9. describe lifestyle behaviors that delay (or prevent) AIDS-defining illnesses;
10.describe the clinical management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patient;
11.name the various antiretroviral drug categories, their recommended treatment regimens, and the considerations and side effects of each;
12.define highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and its preferred components, as well as identify therapy guidelines;
13.identify the prophylaxis medications used to prevent co-infections and opportunistic infections; and
14.identify the common opportunistic and co-infections that may occur in the HIV positive person, and the treatment for each.
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