HIV/AIDS Training for District of Columbia Healthcare Workers and Covered Care Personnel

Target Audience

District of Columbia healthcare workers and covered care personnel, including Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Trained Medication Employees (TME), personal care aides, caregivers, office staff involved in care coordination, and other covered personnel who may be required or permitted to complete HIV/AIDS, communicable disease, infection control, or public health priority education.

Teaching Method
Self-directed learning completed independently, with scenario-based reflection.

Learner Objectives

Identify basic HIV/AIDS terminology, transmission routes, prevention strategies, and common misconceptions relevant to healthcare and care-related settings.

Describe how standard precautions, confidentiality, respectful communication, and stigma reduction support safe and appropriate care for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

Recognize appropriate role boundaries for licensed, certified, assistive, caregiver, and care-support personnel when responding to HIV/AIDS-related questions, possible exposure incidents, confidentiality concerns, and requests for information or support.

Apply practical HIV/AIDS awareness concepts to common healthcare, home care, and care coordination scenarios.

Overview

HIV/AIDS remains an important public health topic for healthcare workers and covered care personnel in the District of Columbia. Personnel who provide care, assist with activities of daily living, coordinate services, or support clients in healthcare and caregiving environments should understand basic HIV/AIDS concepts, including how HIV is transmitted, how it is not transmitted, and how routine care can be provided safely and respectfully.

This course emphasizes practical, role-appropriate education. Participants review prevention concepts, standard precautions, confidentiality expectations, stigma reduction, occupational exposure awareness, and communication strategies that support dignity and safety. The course is not intended to train participants to diagnose, treat, or independently counsel individuals regarding HIV/AIDS. Instead, it helps participants recognize when to follow policy, use standard precautions, protect privacy, document objectively, and refer questions or concerns to the appropriate licensed professional, supervisor, employer, or regulatory resource.

This course is designed to support HIV/AIDS-related education needs within DC healthcare and care-related settings. It may be appropriate when HIV/AIDS, communicable disease awareness, infection control, or public health priority education is required or accepted. Participants are responsible for verifying that this course meets the requirements of their applicable licensing, certification, employer, or regulatory authority.

Disclosure

The planner(s) and author(s) of this educational activity have disclosed that there are no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to the content of this course. This course is developed for educational purposes and does not receive commercial support.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. Participants are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to their circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.