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Current CME and CE programs

This educational activity is intended for an audience of primary care physicians (PCPs), obstetrician/gynecologists (Ob/Gyns), pediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, advance practice nurses, and physician assistants (PAs) in the United States. The goal of this activity is to prepare clinical practices for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), by providing patient engagement strategies and collaborative approaches to effectively prescribe and support PrEP, thereby enhancing HIV prevention efforts and reducing barriers to implementation in diverse primary care environments.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Demonstrate improved performance associated with
  • Using best practice for scaling up equitable PrEP services
  • Effectively communicating with patients during discussion related to PrEP by building trust and respect
• Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to scale up inclusive PrEP services into clinical practice

Authors: Rupa R. Patel, MD, MPH, FIDSA; Christopher Bositis, MD; James Q. Simmons, DNP, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, BJMC; Ada Stewart, RPh, MD, FAAFP, HMDC, AAHIVS

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CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to 1 contact hour of CME or CE credits. Certification began on 09/28/2023. Term of approval is for one year from this date (08/27/2024). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, obstetrician/gynecologists, pediatricians, nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced nurses, and physician assistants. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to implement quality and accessible HIV care for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the
  • Best practices for inclusive care in HIV screening, prevention, and treatment
• Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to
  • Apply strategies to create an inclusive healthcare environment

Author: Wilfredo Giordano-Perez, MD, MBA

Note: While an account is free to clinicians, a Medscape account is required to view the program.

CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to .5 contact hours of CME or CE credits. Certification began on 08/07/2024. Term of approval is for one year from this date (08/07/2025). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, ID/HIV and public health & preventative medicine specialists, nurses, nurse practitioners and other clinicians who care for people with HIV. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to address barriers in HIV care by implementing treatment as prevention of the sexual transmission of HIV. Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Have increased knowledge regarding their role of treatment as prevention (TasP) in preventing sexual transmission of HIV
• Have greater competence related to
  • Identifying the appropriate antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen for TasP in individuals exposed
  • Identifying barriers to HIV prevention and care for disproportionately affected populations
  • Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to work as part of an interprofessional team to communicate with people with HIV (PWH) to improve retention in care

Authors: David Wohl, MD; Myron S. Cohen, MD; James L. Raper, PhD, RN, FNP-BC; Anu Hazra, MD; Rupa R. Patel, MD, MPH

Note: While an account is free to clinicians, a Medscape account is required to view the program.

CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to .75 contact hours of CME or CE credits. Certification began on 09/28/2023. Term of approval is for one year from this date (09/28/2024). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, infectious disease/HIV specialists, public health and preventive medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other clinicians who treat patients with HIV/AIDS.

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to integrate a status neutral approach into clinical practice using an interprofessional team-based approach.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Have increased knowledge regarding the status neutral approach to the delivery of HIV-related services
• Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to integrate a status neutral approach into clinical practice in an interprofessional team-based approach

Author: Oni Blackstock, MD, MHS

Note: While an account is free to clinicians, a Medscape account is required to view the program.

CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to .25 contact hours of CME or CE credits. Certification began on 07/20/2023. Term of approval is for one year from this date (07/20/2024). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

There is more to sexual wellness than treating STIs. Can you provide these virtual patients with a comprehensive sexual wellness screening?

Enhance your clinical skills as you engage with patients in an objective and realistic interactive simulation. Treat patients, diagnose medical conditions, and prescribe medications. There are no limits to your choices—order from thousands of labs, diagnoses, devices, and drugs using an intuitive patient chart-based interface.

Powerful metrics track your performance and provide instant expert feedback on your decisions. Upon completion, results will be presented, along with author commentary on each case.

Authors: Michelle S. Cespedes, MD; Babafemi O. Taiwo, MBBS

Note: While an account is free to clinicians, a Medscape account is required to view the program.

CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to 1.0 contact hour of CME or CE credits. Valid for credit through 04/24/25. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is intended for primary care clinicians, infectious disease specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for transgender patients. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to evaluate the use of PrEP among transgender women and variables associated with higher use of PrEP.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

• Assess baseline trends in sexual behavior and transgender healthcare in the current cohort of transgender women
• Analyze the rates of discussion with healthcare providers regarding PrEP and use of PrEP among transgender women
• Evaluate variables associated with increased PrEP use among transgender women
• Evaluate variables associated with decreased PrEP use among transgender women

Authors: Elana Morris, MPH; Anna Teplinskaya; Evelyn Olansky, MPH; Jeffrey Kemp Rinderle, MS; Johanna Chapin-Bardales, PhD

CME/CEU: This activity is acceptable for up to .5 contact hours of CME or CE credits. Certification began on 09/28/2023. Term of approval is for one year from this date (07/02/2024). Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Current CPE programs

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Per the STI National Strategic Plan (2021-2025), pharmacists are included amongst non-traditional providers who are integral in supporting ongoing scale-up of STI screening and linkage to care. A series of six 30-minute educational modules has been developed on a range of topics collaboratively by the and . CE is available, and topics include:

• Intro and Sexual Health Discussions with Patients
• Creating an Environment of Equitable Care
• STI Diagnosis and Testing
• HIV Testing for Non-Traditional Settings
• STI Treatment
• HIV PEP, PrEP, and Prevention

HIV Testing in Retail Pharmacies

This training aims to equip pharmacists and pharmacy staff to conduct HIV testing using rapid test technology with control solutions. The training teaches participants obÌåÓý's Six-Step HIV Testing Protocol and reviews considerations for implementing HIV testing in pharmacy settings.

Note: To sign up for this course, contact the National HIV Classroom Learning Center at RequestobÌåÓý[email protected].

Format: 1-hour eLearning pre-course, 4.5-hour virtual training.

Other learning opportunities

HealthHIV's HIV Prevention Certified Provider program is an online, self-paced CME curriculum composed of five free e-learning courses in HIV prevention. These courses cover the clinical and practice information that health care providers need to effectively employ HIV prevention interventions.

After completing this program, participants will receive:

• A certificate recognizing them as an HIV Prevention Certified Provider.
• 5.0 CE credits.

This course is available for:

• Medical doctors (MDs).
• Doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs)
• Physician assistants (PAs)
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Registered Nurses (RNs)
• Bachelors of science in nursing (BSNs)
• Doctors of pharmacy (PharmDs)
• Other types of health care providers.

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This learning system provides access to thousands of courses from obÌåÓý and other public health organizations. Courses cover a variety of topics, and many offer free CE.

The up-to-date National HIV Curriculum offers six modules with 37 lessons and corresponding question bank topics across HIV diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Free CME credit, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points, Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours, and CE contact hours are available throughout the site. Free pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses is also available for many activities.