Description
December 13, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Description:
During the talk participants will be taught about the history and efficacy of pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV and learn the various strategies we have for providing this prophylaxis to various patients. Financial resources for PrEP and PEP as well as vaccines for various sexually transmitted infection will also be reviewed. Interaction will be encouraged and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions in an open forum.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the body of evidence supporting PrEP and PEP for HIV,
- Know the various medication regimens available for HIV PEP and PrEP and how to monitor patients on prophylaxis,
- Identify resources for coverage of PEP and PrEP for underinsured and uninsured patients,
- Identify vaccine preventable sexually transmitted infections
Presenters:
Michael P. Madaio, DO, MPH
Audience:
Prescribing Clinicians and their teams
Continuing Medical Education:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and CCSME. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this regularly scheduled series for a maximum of 0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*Nurses and Nurse Practitioners will be awarded a certificate of participation with a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.
Contact Hours
1 contact hours for social workers, licensed clinical professional counselors, and behavioral health professionals.
1 Category 1 Contact hours for psychologists. CCSME is a pre-approved sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for Psychologists.
1 contact hours for Alcohol and Drug Counselors pending approval by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
1 contract hours CHES. CCSME is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
