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Biomedical Prevention of HIV: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

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Staunton Health Department
1414 N Augusta St. Stauton, VA 24401
Starts at: November 22, 2019 1:00pm ET
Ends at: November 22, 2019 3:00pm ET
Free Admission

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Description

Course objectives:

 

1.   Discuss the essential aspects of conducting a sexual and drug use history to identify patients at increased risk for HIV transmission who may benefit from PrEP.

 

2.   Describe the FDA-approved drug regimen for PrEP.

 

3.   Identify the clinical and behavioral parameters for instituting PrEP therapy.

 

4.   Describe the clinical and behavioral parameters for monitoring the ongoing safety and effectiveness of PrEP in patients receiving treatment.

 

5.   Discuss the clinical and behavioral aspects of discontinuing PrEP therapy.

 

6.   Identify resources for PrEP services for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

 

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Young Adults (ages 18 to 24)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)

Materials

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)