Activity

Activity ID

2049

Expires

July 10, 2027

Format Type

Internet

CME Credit

1

Fee

$0-$50

CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)

Description of CME Course

Since the CDC recommended expanded HIV testing, screening of patients for HIV will increase. In addition, with the approval by the FDA of rapid HIV tests and in-home HIV tests, screening will take place both in primary care and at-home settings. With this increased screening, patients will need information about HIV tests, HIV testing windows, accuracies of these tests, interpretation of test results, and subsequent actions regarding the results. Patients will increasingly turn to their primary source of information about HIV tests, the primary care physician. To improve physician understanding of HIV testing, part 1 of this course addresses the time course of HIV infection, how it relates to HIV testing windows, and the testing guidelines. Part 2 of this course addresses the science of HIV tests, specifically the types of tests, how each type works, and the accuracies of the tests. With this information, physicians will be better informed and equipped to educate patients about HIV tests.

Diplomate Engagement

Pre and posttest evaluation at the end of the course. Post activity survey 3 months asking for what practice changes were made.

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Educational Objectives

To describe the structure and infectious cycle of HIV.
To relate events in the time course of the immune response to HIV infection to the windows of HIV testing.r
To explain how each type of HIV test works.
To educate the patient on the appropriate HIV screening tests, accuracies of the tests, and results of those tests.

Keywords

Medical Knowledge, HIV, HIV Testing, HIV Screening, One and Only Campaign, HIV Virus, T Lymphocytes, Immunoassays, Western Blot, NAAT, NAT, CDC HIV Algorithm , Fiebig Stages, ELISA, HIV Home Tests

Competencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Practice Setting

Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban

National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes

Assessment, Evidence Based Practice, Health Education, Community Health, Cultural Diversity/Cultural Competency

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