Florida HIV (FL1013)

Course Format

This course is online. All course material is available online and is accessible immediately after purchase from your account homepage. Certificate of Completion is available immediately upon passing the exam.

Course Overview

The Florida Board of Nursing (BON) is both a regulatory board and a state government agency. Its organization, structure, and responsibilities are contained within Chapter 64B9 of the Florida Administrative Code. The BON consists of 13 members whose chief responsibility is to implement and enforce state laws related to nursing licensure, practices, education and Florida nursing schools. The Florida Board of Nursing is a member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

The overall mission of a nursing board is “to actively safeguard the health of the public through effective regulation of nursing care.” Nursing boards are legally responsible for enforcing their state’s nurse practice act. They are responsible for establishing standards for safe nursing care and issuing licenses to practice nursing. They monitor compliance with state laws and are empowered to take action against licensees who have exhibited unsafe nursing practice. Nursing boards oversee education requirements and rules for licensure and define the scope of nursing practice in their state (NCSBN, 2013a).

Course Objectives

1. Describe the HIV risk factors and high risk populations most affected by HIV


2. Discuss the HIV/AIDS incidence in Florida


3. Identify and discuss the costs associated with HIV treatment


4. Discuss the ADAP program - including it's eligibility and documentation requirements.


5. Explain the dynamic components of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including: (1) diagnosis and treatment modalities 2) methods of transmission (3) the Clinical Stages 1 - 4; ((4) and the six major types of drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS

Course Outline