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.
Speaker:
Matthew J. Grant, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Program Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Center
Division of Community Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, the learner will be able to:
- Describe current epidemiologic trends in HIV among adolescents and young adults.
- Identify evidence-based strategies for HIV prevention in adolescents, including appropriate use of screening, patient education, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) when indicated.
- Discuss the clinical, physical, psychological, and developmental considerations that impact HIV diagnosis, treatment adherence, and retention in care for adolescent patients.
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 hours.
- 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.
