Essentials of HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Employees

Healthcare employees are at risk of exposure to HIV and AIDS. It is important to know how to protect yourself on the job, how to help patients who have HIV and AIDS and to know what steps to take if you are exposed to HIV at work. This course provides healthcare workers with an understanding of HIV and AIDS in the healthcare environment, Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions for exposure control, what is involved in HIV counseling, and the unique needs of various population groups regarding HIV and AIDS. You will also learn what to do if you are exposed to HIV.