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Florida Mandatory: HIV/AIDS: for Florida Healthcare Professionals
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Course Description
This course meets the HIV/AIDS requirement for Florida Healthcare Professionals.
This one-hour continuing education course provides Florida-licensed allied health professionals with an in-depth understanding of HIV/AIDS and fulfills the requirements of Florida Statute 381.0034. Participants will explore current epidemiological trends, transmission risks, and prevention strategies such as PrEP, PEP, and U=U. The course covers 2025 antiretroviral therapy guidelines, occupational safety protocols, and the specific role of therapists in managing patients with HIV. Learners will also gain practical knowledge of Florida’s legal and ethical mandates regarding testing, confidentiality, and partner notification. Case studies and real-world applications prepare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compliant care.
Florida Mandatory: HIV/AIDS: for Florida Healthcare Professionals
Additional Course Details
0:00 - Introduction
1:47 - Mandatory Education Requirements
2:34 - Course Objectives
4:31 - Global and National Epidemiology
9:17 - Florida's HIV Epidemic
11:41 - HIV Pathophysiology
16:31 - Natural History and Disease Staging
19:45 - Transmission and Prevention
23:11 - PrEP and PEP
26:10 - U=U and Harm Reduction
29:05 - HIV Testing and Diagnosis
33:41 - Screening Recommendations and Partner Notification
35:54 - Antiretroviral Therapy Principles
38:00 - Antiretroviral Drug Classes and Regimens
41:20 - Adherence and Monitoring
43:26 - Special Populations and Rapid Start ART
45:50 - HIV Care Continuum and Resources
49:07 - Psychosocial Considerations
53:16 - Legal and Ethical Considerations
56:13 - Special Populations and Health Equity
60:20 - Aging, Substance Use, and Rural Populations
64:17 - Emerging Topics and Future Directions
67:51 - Conclusion
78.13 - End
- Describe HIV/AIDS epidemiology (global, national, Florida-specific)
- Explain HIV pathophysiology (viral structure, replication, CD4+ depletion, progression)
- Differentiate prevention strategies (PrEP, PEP, U-U, harm reduction)
- Compare HIV testing modalities and interpret results.
- Summarize ART principles (INSTI regimens, rapid-start, monitoring, adherence)
- Identify HIV care continuum components and Florida resources
- Recognize Florida legal/ethical responsibilities (testing, consent, confidentiality)
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Anne Osborn, PT, MPT is the member manager of Ridley Learning. She receives compensation for the authorship of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.
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