The goal of this continuing education program is to update healthcare professionals’ clinical knowledge of patients with HIV/AIDS and to meet Florida state relicensure requirements for healthcare professionals. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:

• Describe the effect of ART (antiretroviral therapy), including HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy), on mortality, morbidities, and prevalence of HIV/AIDS
• Identify major infection control measures for HIV
• Identify Florida-specific legislation about HIV testing, confidentiality and access to medical care

Content Level: Intermediate

Content Focus

Domain of OT: Client Factors
Domain of OT: Context and Environment
Occupational Therapy Process: Intervention