HIV Basics: Epidemiology, Screening and Diagnosis



Date & Location
Monday, January 21, 2019, 12:00 AM - Thursday, December 31, 2020, 12:00 AM

Overview
This program provides an overview of the epidemiology of the HIV epidemic globally as well as in the United States and the District of Columbia.  The program will also review current recommended HIV screening and testing guidelines. 
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology of HIV in the United States and the District of Columbia
  2. Identify key populations at risk for HIV in the United States and the District of Columbia
  3. Describe who should be tested and how often for HIV
  4. Describe the HIV virus

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by MedStar Health. MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (1.00 hours), IPCE (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (1.00 hours), Nurse - ANCC (1.00 hours), Physician Assistant - AAPA (1.00 hours)