How long is HIV certification good for?

How long is HIV certification good for?

The certificate for this HIV/AIDS Awareness And Prevention Class does not have an expiration date, however, the entity requiring completion of this program may require that the class be completed again after some period of time has passed. 8.

What is HIV certification?

The HIV Prevention Certified Provider™ Certification Program is an online, self-paced CME accredited certification program composed of eight modules in HIV prevention detailing the pertinent clinical and practice information that clinicians need to effectively employ HIV prevention interventions.

What is HIV training and education?

Advertisement. The aim of the HIV/AIDS Awareness Training program is to empower and increase the awareness to participants of HIV/AIDS, its impact, management and availability of support systems.

How does HIV affect the human immune system?

HIV finds the white blood cells, called CD4 cells. HIV gets inside the CD4 cell and makes copies of itself. Then, HIV kills the CD4 cell and the new HIV copies find other CD4 cells to get inside and start the cycle again. HIV kills immune system cells that help the body fight infections and diseases.

How do I get Aahivp?

How HIV spreads

  1. By having sex. You may become infected if you have vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner whose blood, semen or vaginal secretions enter your body.
  2. By sharing needles.
  3. From blood transfusions.
  4. During pregnancy or delivery or through breastfeeding.

What is an Acrn nurse?

The HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) certification certifies that an individual has the experience and knowledge to work with patients with HIV and AIDS. Nurses with this certification are able to address the physical, emotional and psychosocial issues of HIV and AIDS patients.

Can I get ARVs from a private doctor?

People with medical aid cover can get access to treatment for HIV/AIDS including antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, as part of their minimum benefits. People without medical aid can get treatment privately through a doctor or hospital but the cost of antiretroviral drugs is still very high.