HIV-AIDS for Pharmacy Professionals – 1 Hour

Description

This online course for Pharmacy Professionals on HIV-AIDS offers an overview of HIV infection, including its cause, mechanism, transmission methods, and infection control procedures. It covers the basics of HIV antibody testing and confirmation, and discusses clinical management of HIV patients. The course concludes with a summary of the key aspects of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.

Upon completion of the HIV-AIDS for Pharmacy Professionals course, participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Florida.
• List various modes of transmission of HIV.
• List the types of HIV testing available.
• Review the confidentiality and testing-related requirements of the Florida Omnibus AIDS Act.
• Discuss protocols for healthcare workers exposed to blood
• Discuss issues in HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction
• Summarize the clinical management and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Discuss five major classes of drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS.
• Discuss Pre-Exposure (PrEP) and Post-Exposure (PEP) Prophylaxis for HIV.
• Summarize HIV prevention strategies, including behavioral change.

Authors: Alpesh Patel, MBBS, MPH, CERC, CPHA

Contact Hours: 1 Hour  (CE Broker Tracking #: 20-351270) 

Activity Type: Knowledge-Based Home Study 

Instructional Methods: An online, text-based self-study course with a post-test. This format is ideal for those who prefer independent learning at their own pace, without audio or video. Participants engage with written materials, creating a focused, distraction-free learning environment. The course also includes an assessment to evaluate understanding and retention. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass and receive a certificate of completion.

Target Audience: Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians 

Course Fee: $10 / Participant

Course No: Pharmacist: 0384-9999-25-020-H02-P Technicians: 0384-9999-25-020-H02-T 

Release Date: 03/24/2025 Expiration Date: 03/24/2028

Course Completion Certificate:  A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (PDF) Certificate By Email. Credit will be reported to the CPE monitor within 30 days of completion.

The National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing education.

NPTA approves Biologix Solutions LLC as a Joint Provider of continuing pharmacy education. Approval

Disclaimers: Alpesh Patel has no actual or potential conflict of interest regarding this program. It received no commercial support and has been peer-reviewed to ensure it is not commercialized.

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HIV-AIDS for Pharmacy Professionals (Mandatory) For the District of Columbia, Florida