Care for Persons with HIV (10 hours)
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