2-hour Kentucky State HIV Certification for Medical Professionals

Faculty

Needs Statement

Social and clinical advances in the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continue to occur across the globe. Significant accomplishments include reductions in HIV-associated morbidity and mortality, introduction of less complex medications and dosing regimens, more thorough understandings of the processes surrounding HIV infection, and development of stronger social program infrastructures. As efforts to combat HIV and AIDS continue, serious shortfalls and knowledge gaps continue to elude clinicians and researchers alike. An HIV vaccine continues to evade scientific progress with few tangible products on the horizon. Drug resistance continues to be the paramount shortfall to medical treatment and management of HIV. Resistance to standard therapy will eventually develop even among the most adherent of patients. Lastly, quality of life issues continue to plague those living with HIV. Medications are often associated with untoward adverse effects, large pill burdens, complex dosing regimens, and high cost. Clinicians, researchers, and patients alike continue to confront these issues while envisioning a point where eradication of HIV is possible.

In order to be licensed in Kentucky, most health professionals are required to receive specific continuing education on HIV/AIDS. All applicants for initial licensure must receive two hours of HIV/AIDS education approved by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the licensing board or certifying body. Applicants for licensure or certification renewal on active status must receive training at least once every 10 years thereafter, unless the licensing board or certifying entity requires more frequent completion under administrative regulations.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services is responsible for reviewing and approving courses and professional school curricula that meet the specific requirements of Kentucky's statutes.

KRS Chapter 214.610 - Educational course to be completed by health care workers and social workers
KRS Chapter 214.615 - Required educational course on transmission, control, treatment, and prevention of AIDS
KRS Chapter 214.620 - Planning for implementation of professional education requirement - Information and education requirements for certain groups

Target Audience

This activity is intended for all social and healthcare workers impacted by Kentucky Revised Statutes 214.610/615/620.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the basic epidemiology of AIDS on a national and local level
2. Demonstrate knowledge of current antiretroviral treatments
3. Describe the modes of transmission of HIV/AIDS
4. Explain the basic process of post exposure prophylaxis
5. List national and local resources available on HIV/AIDS

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

CPE
The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned ACPE # 022-000-10-003-H02-P and will award 2.00 contact hours (0.2 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

Statements of credit will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. The College complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Murphy is a speaker for and receives honorarium from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. He does not discuss an off-label use of a product during this activity.