HIV/AIDS: Clinical Management and Treatment Protocols
Hours: 1.00
This course is accessible until 1/1/2026

This HIV/AIDS course is designed for the healthcare professional who would like to learn more about the clinical management and current recommended treatment regimens of the patient who is HIV-positive. ART will be discussed, as well as treatment to control symptoms and to treat concurrent opportunistic and co-infections.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

AdventHealth University Division – echelon® is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

echelon® is an approved CE provider by the Florida Board of Nursing.

AdventHealth University Division echelon is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number CPE16352.

NOTE for Imaging: This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors; individuals may not repeat and report a self-learning activity for credit twice in the same biennium. You must be licensed in the state of Florida to report an activity that is only approved by the state. If this activity is also approved by an organization that ARRT has approved to evaluate CE, select that organization’s name, as opposed to the state licensing agency name.

ANCC Accredited Organization

This course reports to CE Broker

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  1. Describe the clinical management of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patient.
  2. Name the various antiretroviral drug categories, their recommended treatment regimens, and the considerations and side effects of each.
  3. Define antiretroviral therapy (ART) and its preferred components, as well as identify therapy guidelines.
  4. Identify the prophylaxis medications used to prevent co-infections and opportunistic infections.
  5. Identify the common opportunistic and co-infections that may occur in the HIV+ person, and the treatment for each.

Jeffrey P. Garrett, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

A current member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, Jeffery brings to this course his experience and knowledge from the last 15 years of practice devoted to infectious diseases with a special interest in research and treatment of viral infections including: HIV, viral hepatitis and herpes virus disease. He has been with the Orlando Immunology Center since 2011 and has updated this course with the latest information on HIV and AIDS. He received his ARNP/FNP with a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Florida State University College of Nursing, Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Summa cum Laude from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, and his Associate Degree in Nursing (RN Track) High Honors from Seminole State College. He also is a member of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, CCNIP, and the prestigious Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing.

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Revision Author: Madeline F. Sawin, MSN, RN

Madeline Sawin is currently an Assistant Professor/Clinical Instructor in Nursing at AdventHealth University. She received her MSN from the University of Central Florida and BSN from the University of Puerto Rico College of Nursing. Since 2006 in addition to her teaching, Madeline has also been an active member of the National League of Nurses.

Disclosures
This author has disclosed that there are neither conflicts of interest nor commercial affiliation with this activity.

Marika Whitaker, DNP, MHA, RN

Marika Whitaker has been nursing faculty in the Department of Nursing at Adventist University of Health Sciences now AdventHealth University since 2009. Ms. Whitaker became a nurse in 2001, graduating from Seminole Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Marika’s specialty is emergency medicine with 18 years of experience. In 2008 Marika obtained a Bachelor in the Science of Nursing (BSN), and in 2010 received a Master in the Science of Nursing (MSN) and a Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Phoenix. In 2010, Marika became nursing faculty at AdventHealth University. Marika has remained nursing faculty teaching various nursing courses: Adult Health 1, Pharmacology, Informatics, and Foundations of Nursing. In 2021, Marika completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with her scholarly project focusing on healthcare organization system changes to increase cardiac rehabilitation enrollment in the acute care setting.

Disclosures

This author has disclosed there are no conflicts of interest nor commercial bias in her presentation.

American Healthcare Radiology Administrators/ Florida Dept. of Health Bureau of Radiation Control (AHRA/FLDOH-BRC) - 5/31/2024
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: END693 = A ARRT, Expires: 5/31/2024
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: FLDOH-BRC 27000020 = Cat A/Personal Development Approved, Expires: 1/31/2027
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: Clinical Systems-HIV/AIDS
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology
New Hampshire Board of Nursing (APRN) (APRN) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ARSBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: General
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology

Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Nurse Midwife

Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Nursing) (ARSBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology
District of Columbia Board of Nursing (DC BON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: HIV/AIDS
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology

Registered Nurse (Certified Nurse Midwife)
Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse Anesthetist)

District of Columbia BON: Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (DC BON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS
DOH-Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (DOH-FLBOT) - 12/31/2025
Continuing Education Hours: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS
Florida Board of Nursing (FBN) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Nursing Assistants

Florida Board of Nursing: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (FBN) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: HIV/AIDS
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology
Florida Board (FL BD) (FL BD) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS

Athletic Training

Florida Board of Physical Therapy (CE) (FL BD PhysTher) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS
Florida Board (FL BD/FL) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS

Florida Board of Acupuncture
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Florida Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Florida Council (FL CN/FL) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: HIV/AIDS

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

 

Georgia Board of Nursing (GBN) - 12/31/2025
Continuing Education Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse

Kentucky Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (KBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) (KBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse

Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nurse Midwife

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Mississippi Board of Nursing (MSBN) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Michigan State Board of Nursing (MSBN) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse

North Dakota Board of Nursing - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (NDBON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology
New Mexico Board of Nursing (Advanced) (NMBON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist

New Mexico Board of Nursing - RN/LPN (NMBON) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse

New Hampshire Board of Nursing (OPLC) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 1.00, Category: General

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

South Carolina Board of Nursing (SCLLR) (SCLLR) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse

Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN) - 12/31/2025
CE Credits: 1.00, Category: General

Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WV RN Board) - 12/31/2025
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: General
Contact Hours: 0.50, Category: Pharmacology

Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Completion Requirements: To receive continuing education credit commensurate with the credit awarded for this on-line activity, the participant must:

  • View all modules and case studies.
  • Participate and pass all Self-Checks and Post Test(s).
  • Complete and submit the on-line evaluation.

Certificates of Completion: will be available to print immediately upon finishing the completion requirements. You are encouraged to print and save your certificate for your portfolio as required by your licensing body. Interdisciplinary accredited activities, activities having multiple accreditors, will be listed individually on the Certificate of Completion.

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