Field HIV/STI Testing & Linkage to Care for First Responders in Pennsylvania
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Description
***Please note this event will provide continuing education credit for EMS workers in Pennsylvania, however EMS workers in other states are also encouraged to attend and will be able to receive a certificate of attendance if all requirements are completed.***
If you are interested in attending or holding a similar event for your team please contact us at maaetc@pitt.edu.
SPEAKER:
Barbara Wilgus, MSN, CRNP
Program Administrator
STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins
JHU Bayview Medical Center
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Review frameworks for First Responder linkage to care processes
- Provide a brief overview of surveillance data trends in Pennsylvania
- Provide an overview of screening recommendations for HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Discuss strategies and technologies for HIV/STI field testing
ACCREDITATION
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education credit, all required evaluations must be completed within three days of the training and EMS certification number MUST be provided.
EMS ConED: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of emergency medical services continuing educational development. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hours.
In order to receive EMS credits, you must provide your certification number.
In order to receive EMS credits, you will need to complete this evaluation within 72 hours of the completion of this training.
Nursing: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Approver Unit an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hours.
Certificate of Attendance: With completion of the required evaluations, participants can receive a certificate of attendance from the MAAETC.
Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s). Certificates will be emailed out 3-6 weeks after the evaluation period has closed.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Intended Audience
Please note this event will provide continuing education credit for EMS workers in Pennsylvania, however EMS workers and other healthcare professionals in other states are also encouraged to attend and will be able to receive a certificate of attendance if all requirements are completed.
Materials
Topics
A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.
- Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP, occupational and non-occupational)
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Linkage to Care
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Care coordination
- Team-based care (i.e. interprofessional training)