Learning Objectives & Speakers:
Ken Ho, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases Medical Director, Pitt Men's Study
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify patients who may benefit from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) based on risk assessment and current clinical guidelines.
2. Describe the steps involved in initiating, prescribing, and monitoring PrEP, including baseline testing and follow-up care.
3. Recommend strategies to improve PrEP uptake in clinical settings, including patient education, integrating PrEP into routine care, and developing practices and procedures.
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 2.0 credit hours.
- Certificate of Attendance
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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:
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a grant (grant number TR7HA53201) totalling $3,463,090.00 million and 0% financed with non-governmental sources.
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