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Objectives

Review the most effective approach to the patient
Discuss strategies for prevention of HIV in the clinical care setting
Learn about various antiretroviral therapies available
Explore the metabolic complications of antiretroviral therapy and the psychological impact of those complications on the individual
Identify ways to increase adherence to HIV therapies
Learn how the counselor can assist the patient with physical and psychological symptom management

Objectives

Discuss advances in HIV prevention and treatment
List the goals of HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR)
Identify the principles of CTR
Differentiate between targeted and routinely recommended CTR
Identify settings and populations that are at increased risk for HIV
Learn about circumstances for which HIV preventative treatment exists
Identify information all clients who request counseling should receive
Identify the elements of HIV prevention counseling
List the characteristics of the effective HIV CTR counselor
List ways to reduce barriers to HIV CTR
Correctly match HIV test technologies and results (screening vs. confirmatory)
Identify the difference between a reactive and nonreactive sample
List possible referral needs for clients testing HIV positive or for high-risk clients
Identify barriers to accessing referral resources
Learn the 11 standards to assess for quality assurance

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Objective

Review current information about the prevention, transmission and treatment of HIV
Review universal precautions for the prevention of HIV and needle sticks
Review current information about hepatitis transmission, symptoms and treatment.
Review information on current Florida law on acquired immune deficiency syndrome and its impact on testing, confidentiality of test results, and treatment of patients.

LEARNER OBJECTIVES

The course covers guidelines from the CDC, OSHA and others regarding HIV, hepatitis and other blood borne pathogens.

Discuss advances in HIV prevention and treatment
List the goals of HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral (CTR)
Identify the principles of CTR
Differentiate between targeted and routinely recommended CTR
Identify settings and populations that are at increased risk for HIV
Learn about circumstances for which HIV preventative treatment exists
Identify information all clients who request counseling should receive
Identify the elements of HIV prevention counseling
List the characteristics of the effective HIV CTR counselor
List ways to reduce barriers to HIV CTR
Correctly match HIV test technologies and results (screening vs. confirmatory)
Identify the difference between a reactive and nonreactive sample
List possible referral needs for clients testing HIV positive or for high-risk clients
Identify barriers to accessing referral resources
Learn the 11 standards to assess for quality assurance

Objectives

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Describe the effects alcohol and drug usage can have on the HIV and AIDS disease process in patients.
Describe the roles alcohol and drug usage have in the contracting of HIV.
List the members involved in the collaborative care of patients with HIV and AIDS.
Describe some of the common myths about HIV and AIDS.
Describe the risk factors associated with contracting HIV.
Identify preventative measures to avoid contracting HIV.
List the items included on an HIV/AIDS Risk Assessment Checklist.
Describe HIV infection preventative measures.
Identify the goals of risk-reduction counseling.
Describe the process of testing for HIV infection.
Describe the factors involved in HIV pre- and post-test counseling.
Identify the requirements for reporting HIV and AIDS test results.
Generally describe how HIV is medically monitored.
Describe how clinicians can increase client’s adherence to HIV medication regimens and compliance with prescribed care plans.
Describe how the client’s gender, culture and sexuality orientation influence their compliance with treatment.
List events which may initiate client relapse.
Describe relapse prevention techniques.
Describe the counselor’s role in supporting the client with HIV or AIDS cope with issues of death, dying, grief and bereavement.
Identify steps involved in case management for the client with HIV or AIDS.
Identify the legal regulations and processes in place to protect and assist clients HIV or AIDS.

Contact Hours: 10

Facilitator: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Based on the following texts

Objectives

Explore the interaction between psychotropic Medications and HIV medications
Identify Drug-Drug Interactions Between ARV Agents, Medications Used in Substance Use Treatment, and Recreational Drugs
Explore factors related to treatment compliance HAART with mental health disorders including intensity of the mood disorder, somatic symptoms and social support quality.
Learn about cognitive disorders including HIV related dementia and HIV
Identify risk factors for suicidality in people with HIV
Review common somatic symptoms reported by people with HIV or on HAART and ways the mental health professional can assist the patient
Review the impact of Depression and Mania on the HIV positive patient and their effect on treatment compliance and disease progression

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