About:
The Foundations of HIV (FH) Series: An essential series for new HIV providers and clinicians across specialties, this training initiative offers a comprehensive understanding of HIV, from basic biology to practical care and prevention strategies.
This series is designed for healthcare providers, community workers, and others interested in combating the HIV epidemic. Click here to view upcoming series webinars.
Speaker:
Cara McAnaney, MD, AAHIVS
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Director of HIV Primary Care Track, Family Medicine Residency Program
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Family Medicine Physician and HIV Specialist, UPMC Latterman Family Health Center
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Explore the essential elements of comprehensive HIV care and describe how they can be effectively incorporated into routine primary care visits.
- Identify appropriate screening and diagnostic protocols for HIV in the primary care setting, including approaches for workflow integration.
- Discuss best practices in PrEP and PEP prescribing, incorporating patient-specific considerations, medication interactions, and adherence challenges.
- Optimize antiretroviral therapy (ART) management in complex patients, including those with comorbidities, polypharmacy, resistance concerns, or inconsistent engagement in care.
Accreditation:
- Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 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 hour.
- Certificate of Attendance
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education, all required evaluations must be completed in a timely manner.
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).
Acknowledgement:
This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
