The MidAtlantic AETC's Foundations of HIV (FH) Series is an essential series created by the MidAtlantic AETC consortium of local partners 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.
Learning Objectives & Speakers:
Sarah A. Schmalzle, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Medical Director of The THRIVE Program
Medical Director of the Center for Infectious Disease
Learning Objectives:
- Describe critical need for scaling up HIV prevention
- Review scientific evidence supporting each available Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication
- Compare PrEP medications and patient eligibility for each option
- Discuss logistics of starting, monitoring, and stopping PrEP
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:
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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