$72 | Course Code: SSPC – HIV 402
Many developing nations and low-income communities possess both large numbers of HIV-positive citizens and very limited resources with which to respond. HIV management in such settings demands a unique skill set. This course prepares healthcare professionals to lead effective low-resource HIV prevention and intervention. Included is content addressing prevention of mother-to-child transmission, management of pediatric HIV infection, and treatment of opportunistic infections. This course requires about six hours to complete.
Competency Objectives
At the completion of these lessons, learners will be able to:
- Describe the pathogenesis and natural history of HIV infection.
- Identify successful methods of prevention.
- Describe how to prevent HIV mother-to-child transmission (MCTC).
- Identify characteristics of the WHO Clinical Stages.
- List criteria for initiating anti-retroviral therapy (ART).
- Describe management of the leading opportunistic infections.
- Explain important features of HIV care in infants and children.
Continuing Medical Education
Physicians
Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for International Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Launch Date: April 1, 2022
Accreditation Termination Date: April 1, 2025
Other Healthcare Professionals
A certificate of completion indicating the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ will be issued for completing this course. Certificates may be submitted to applicable state boards for recognition.
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