This program will provide information on the significance of HIV transmission, HIV prevention, and pre-exposure prophylaxis medication for individuals at risk for HIV infection. The target audience is Health Care Professionals in West Virginia.
Objectives
- Discuss HIV discovery, history of HIV treatment development, and HIV epidemiology
- Compare modes of HIV transmission and prevention options
- Describe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication and how it can be prescribed for patients at risk for HIV infection
- Present guidance for PrEP options, eligibility, and considerations for starting PrEP
Credits: CNE
Disclosure: All those in a position to control content of this program have indicated that they have no relevant interests to disclose.
Nursing: This continuing education activity has been provided by the WV Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center for 1.2 contact hours. The WV Regional Partner is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the State of WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. WVBRN provider number 50-26128
Questions: contact Alysa Bush
abrichards@hsc.wvu.edu
