Living with HIV: transmission prevention, treatment and care

This module aims to provide nurses in all areas of practice with information on the care of people living with, or affected by, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). It aims to assist nurses to understand how onward transmission of HIV can be prevented, and enhance their understanding of the professional and ethical issues they may experience when caring for people living with HIV.Don't forget that you do not have to complete our two-hour learning modules all in one go. Tailor your learning to fit into your busy schedule by undertaking one or two sections at a time. You can stop and save your learning at any point and pick up where you left off when you return. Learning aims and intended outcomes Understand the current preferred terminology in relation to HIV and AIDS, and which terms to avoid using Discuss the role of nurses in supporting early diagnosis, testing and treatment of HIV Outline the main strategies for preventing onward transmission of HIV Understand the importance of challenging all forms of stigma and discrimination directed at people affected by, or living with, HIV Recognise the importance of a holistic approach when caring for, and meeting the individual needs of, people living with HIVDisclaimer Please note that information provided by RCNi Learning is not sufficient to ensure competence in the skill. Assessment of competence should take place in line with local practice. Practice should always align with local protocols and procedures, latest guidelines and any regulatory code. All modules should currently be viewed together with available national and local Covid-19 guidelines. For advice, go to www.rcn.org.uk/covid-19

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5 Apr 2023

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