Perinatal HIV Transmission

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PHT

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Identify factors that increase the risk of perinatal HIV transmission.
Discuss strategies to reduce mother-to-infant HIV transmission.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: HIV Transmission During Pregnancy

Meet Ellen

Epidemiology of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV

Testing Strategy for Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission

HIV Counseling and Testing

Transmission of HIV in Pregnancy

Summary

Section 3: Treatment as Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission

Current Treatment and Management Guidelines

Medication Therapies

Assessment and Monitoring

Modified Obstetric Procedures

ARV Pregnancy Registry and Resources

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Ellen’s Outcomes

Summary

Section 4: Clinical Vignette

Meet Mary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Christine Ann Balt, DNP, FNP-BC, AACRN

Christine A. Balt, DNP, FNP-BC, AACRN is a nurse practitioner in the Eskenazi Health Infectious Disease Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the Eskenazi Health System and Eskenazi Medical Group. Dr. Balt is also the clinical coordinator for the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center, (Indiana site).

Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.