HIV Update: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know

This case-based, interactive lecture will cover the current epidemiology of HIV in the United States, and then focus on issues critical for the primary care provider – HIV testing, identification of acute infection, initiating a baseline work-up, and understanding the basics of antiretroviral therapy. HIV prevention will be covered citing both the pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis strategies.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and interpret the current HIV testing algorithm for screening and diagnostic purposes
  • Outline the steps of a baseline evaluation in a newly diagnosed patient with HIV
  • Appreciate the basics of currently recommended antiretroviral therapy
  • Summarize how to manage or triage both Pre- and Post-Exposure prophylaxis

Additional Information

Partner: 
Pri-Med
State Approved: 
Florida
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
12/06/2023
Course expires: 
12/06/2024
Rating: 
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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