Course Description:

This course will examine medication options available for HIV prevention including Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), PrEP, nPEP & oPEP.  It will also examine the impact viral suppression has on the risk of HIV transmission and the basic concepts of U=U.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Discuss options for HIV prevention for persons at risk for HIV
• Provide patient education around HIV prevention services such as TasP, U=U, and medication options
• Examine clinical trials history for PrEP and U=U
• Explore payer sources for medication including pharmaceutical assistance programs and insurance coverage
• Demonstrate best practices for helping clients increase medication adherence to help reduce the risk of HIV acquisition (PrEP patients) or achieve an undetectable viral load (people with HIV)
• Discuss options for PEP, nPEP, and oPEP

Intended Audience:

Healthcare facilities, Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, DIS, Community-based Organizations

Speakers:

Dwight Rackley NP-C

Suzanne Lavoie, MD

Brandi Galloway, PhD, NP, MDiv

Robert Rodney, MSW                                                          

Certificates of Attendance:

Certificates of attendance will be provided showing 2 hours of attendance

Contact Information:  For questions about this program, please email emily.cadden@vcuhealth.org 

Intended Audience

Healthcare facilities, Prescribers, Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, DIS, Community-based Organizations

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