About this course
According to national statistics, approximately 54% of new HIV-positive infections in the U.S. occur among African Americans, and half of all new infections in the U.S. occur in people 25 years of age or younger. Because of these astounding numbers, it is imperative that healthcare professionals are aware and prepared to work with this special at-risk population. However, working with HIV-positive African-American youth oftentimes introduces healthcare providers to unique clinical and ethical challenges. Regardless of the health professional's discipline (i.e., counselor, social worker, psychologist, nurse), there are specific ethical and clinical guidelines that need to be considered when working with these youth. This course reviews the evidenced-based research pertaining to the provision of healthcare to HIV-positive African-American youth. Specifically, common errors that occur when working with this special population are addressed and tools to avoid them are discussed. Treatment guidelines are provided to enable clinicians to better integrate culturally-sensitive approaches into the care of this important at-risk group.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.