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:
Mohamed H. Yassin, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
Director of Infection Control UPMC-Mercy
Learning Objectives:
- List common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including modes of transmission and clinical signs and symptoms.
- Explain the importance of STI and HIV testing for early detection and prevention of transmission including the technologies and methods for STI and HIV testing.
- Summarize basic treatment approaches for STIs and HIV, including antibiotics, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and the importance of treatment adherence.
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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