Which statement about HIV/AIDS CE deadlines is accurate?

• A. It must be completed no later than the first license renewal or for reactivation
• B. It must be completed every biennium
• C. It is optional
• D. It must be completed within the first year of licensure only

Answer: (A)

HIV/AIDS CE is a one-time requirement tied to licensure. It must be completed by the time you renew your license for the first time or before you can reactivate a lapsed license. This aligns with the licensing cycle, where renewals occur every two years, but the HIV/AIDS course doesn’t have to be repeated at every renewal after that initial fulfillment. It isn’t optional, and the deadline isn’t strictly within the first year of licensure—it's by the first renewal or reactivation, whichever comes first.