Overview / Abstract: |
HIV incidence in the United States has recently declined, while advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved the longevity and quality of life of many people living with HIV.1,2 Nevertheless, opportunities to expand the capacity for HIV prevention and management abound. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated guidance on HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for certain high-risk cohorts.3-5 Additionally, evidence-based guidelines related to HIV testing and the comprehensive care of HIV-infected patients are updated frequently.6 Given the increasingly busy environments of most health care settings, it is not surprising that providers are challenged to stay abreast of the latest best-practice recommendations. Moreover, the resulting gaps in HIV care are often exacerbated by limitations in access to health care. Accessibility and fundamental skill sets make pharmacists well-positioned to improve comprehensive and collaborative efforts for HIV prevention and management.7 In this Evidence-Based Best Practices program, expert faculty will discuss the potential roles of pharmacists in testing for HIV infection, identifying patients who are eligible for PrEP, and selecting ART regimens for individuals living with HIV. The overall goal is to improve the ability of practicing pharmacists to engage in multidisciplinary and longitudinal HIV prevention and treatment strategies. References |
Expiration |
Jul 06, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACPE |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Jennifer Cocohoba, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Dan Scales, PharmD; Elyse Tung, PharmD, BCACP |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc., jointly provided by Global Education Group and Integritas Communications, and in collaboration with The American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Integritas Communications Integritas Communications, ACPE, Pharmacist, HIV, prevention, PrEP, Free CE, Free CME, CME, CE, human immunodeficiency virus, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Continuing Medical Education, Continuing Education, video, webcast, Evidence-Based Best Practices, Cocohoba, Scales, Tung, antiretroviral therapy, ART Free CE CME |