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| Course Overview: |
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The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of HIV and AIDS, the current state of the epidemic, and how specific state reporting requirements may be implemented. This course meets the Kentucky nursing state requirement for HIV education for pharmacists and the other disciplines listed below under "Target Audience."
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| Learning Objectives: |
At the end of the program, the pharmacist should be able to:
- Identify the difference between HIV and AIDS.
- Describe how HIV is transmitted and symptoms of HIV.
- Define how HIV is diagnosed.
- Define HAART.
- Identify the key side effects associated with HAART medications.
- Describe Kentucky requirements for HIV education for professionals.
- Identify Kentucky resources for HIV information and support, and requirements for physicians, health facilities or licensed laboratories to report a positive HIV test or AIDS diagnosis.
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| Target Audience: |
Pharmacists
Acupuncturists
Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Dentists
Dental Hygienists
Emergency Medical Technicians
Optometrists
Paramedics
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Physican Assistants
Podiatrists
Social Workers |
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Karen Siroky, RN, MSN
Course coordinator of this continuing nursing education course. Karen is the Director of Education for RN.com. Karen received her B.S.N. from the University of Arizona and her MSN from San Diego State University. Her nursing experience includes ICU, transplant coordination, recruitment, quality improvement, information, and education. She has previously published articles on Quality Improvement and Cardiac Transplantation.
Robin Varela, RN, BSN
Course coordinator of this continuing nursing education course. Robin Varela has over 20 years experience in critical care and emergency department nursing. During her years as a staff nurse and nurse preceptor she has been certified as CCRN, TNCC, BLS, ACLS, ACLS Instructor, PALS and MICN. Robin has worked for American Mobile Healthcare as a Clinical Services Clinical Liaison RN and works per diem as a critical care transport nurse.
Nadine Salmon, RN, BSN
Education Support Specialist for RN.com is a South African trained RN with work experience in three countries. She is also trained as a midwife, with a background in Labor & Delivery & Postpartum nursing. Nadine is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has also worked in Medical Surgical Nursing and Home Health.
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| Faculty Disclosure: |
RxSchool has a Full and Fair disclosure policy that requires course faculty to communicate any real or apparent commercial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. There is no commercial support being used for this course. Participants are advised that the accredited status of RxSchool does not imply endorsement by the provider or ACPE of any products/therapeutics mentioned in this course. The information in the course is for educational purposes only.
The authors have nothing to disclose. |
| Release date: |
| July 16, 2009 |
| Expiration Date: |
| July 1, 2012 |
| Fee: |
| $25 |
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Course Category:
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This activity has been designated as Knowledge-Based
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Technologies Used
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Price: $25.00
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ACPE - Pharmacists Accreditation
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 2 credit hours and the ACPE UPN: 372-000-09-007-H02-P.
Expiration Date: 07/01/2012
Release Date: 07/14/2009
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To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 70% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 70% or better, you are permitted 2 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online.
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The material presented here does not reflect the views of Pharmacy Choice, Inc., RxSchool, or the companies providing educational content. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products, processes, procedures and inferred diagnoses that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified health care professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers and continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this continuing education activity.
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