AIDS and HIV Awareness
Webcast
3 CE Hours ...OVERVIEW
AIDS and HIV Awareness is organized by Niel Asher Education.
Description:
Practical knowledge for safe, ethical, and inclusive care.
HIV and AIDS Awareness for Massage and Manual Therapists provides licensed massage, manual therapy, and bodywork professionals with essential information on HIV and AIDS, including transmission, infection control, client rights, ethical practice, and inclusive communication.
This course is designed to help therapists maintain high standards of professionalism, safety, and client-centered care while supporting respectful, stigma-free practice in all clinical and wellness settings.
Course Overview
This 3-hour online continuing education course offers a clear and respectful overview of HIV and AIDS for massage therapists, manual therapists, and bodyworkers.
Participants will explore current medical understanding of HIV and AIDS, routes of transmission, infection control protocols, standard precautions, legal and ethical responsibilities, anti-discrimination protections, and best practices for client communication.
The course also considers the emotional and psychological impact of chronic illness, cultural awareness, documentation, referral, professional boundaries, and ethical decision-making in complex real-world scenarios.
Supported by 16 self-paced lessons, an introductory video, downloadable workbook, companion course learning, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides practical education for safe, informed, and inclusive professional care.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
| HIV and AIDS Fundamentals | Understanding the differences between HIV and AIDS, including common myths and facts |
| Transmission and Prevention | Learning how HIV is transmitted and how transmission is prevented in clinical settings |
| Infection Control | Applying standard precautions and infection control protocols relevant to massage practice |
| Legal and Ethical Responsibilities | Understanding client rights, anti-discrimination protections, confidentiality, and professional duties |
| Communication and Documentation | Using respectful communication, appropriate documentation, referral, and boundary-setting strategies |
| Inclusive Client Care | Providing culturally competent, client-centered, and stigma-free care to diverse client populations |
Course Content
The course combines HIV and AIDS awareness, clinical safety, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, inclusive communication, documentation, referral, and professional boundaries.
| Module | Focus |
| Understanding HIV and AIDS | Definitions, medical understanding, myths, facts, and current awareness |
| Transmission and Clinical Safety | Routes of transmission, prevention, standard precautions, and safe practice protocols |
| Legal, Ethical and Client Rights | Confidentiality, anti-discrimination protections, professional responsibilities, and client rights |
| Communication and Referral | Respectful communication, documentation, referral pathways, and professional decision-making |
| Chronic Illness and Client Experience | Understanding emotional, psychological, and social considerations related to chronic illness |
| Boundaries and Ethical Scenarios | Maintaining professional boundaries and making ethical decisions in complex practice situations |
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
| Self-Paced Lessons | 16 comprehensive online lessons accessible from any device |
| Introductory Video | Course overview video to orient learners to the course structure and key topics |
| Downloadable Workbook | Workbook supporting course learning and practical application |
| Companion Course | Structured companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to support retention and application throughout the course |
| Online Exam | 30-question multiple-choice exam with unlimited retakes |
| Certificate | Certificate of Completion for 3 CE/CPD Hours |
| Lifetime Access | Lifetime access to all course materials and future updates |
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 3
TARGET AUDIENCE
Licensed Massage TherapistsTherapistsBodyworkersManual TherapistsSPECIALITIES
Infectious DiseaseAllergy and ImmunologyCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
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