This HIV clinical training is designed to provide healthcare professionals on the converging HIV and Opioid Use Epidemics. The goal of this event is to ensure healthcare professionals have the tools necessary to render informed, high quality health care to their patients. 

Objectives

• Review the effects of opioid use in the United States and its impact on HIV transmission.
• Discuss how Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) can decrease HIV transmission, save lives, and support overall public safety.
• Discuss how medications for opioid use disorders (MOUDs) serve as treatment of OUD and prevention of HIV.
• Review the signs of opioid overdose, use of naloxone in opioid reversal, and linkage to treatment.

Agenda 

• Welcome & Introductions 
• Introduction of Speaker 
• Presentation 

Speaker

Dr. Kyle Melin, PharmD, BCPS

Intended Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Other Healthcare Professionals

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