The Good News About HIV
Different demographics have different understandings and experiences of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). While younger people may not know very much about HIV and don’t consider it much of a threat, those with a longer life experience may still have a sense of dread regarding HIV. “The Good News About HIV” aims to bring public health professionals, healthcare workers, and providers up-to-date on HIV – the successes that have taken place, and the issues that remain, enabling them to take current knowledge and understanding into their work.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the Evolution of HIV Treatment and its Impact on the survival/life expectancy of people with HIV.
- Explain HIV Treatment as a Prevention Strategy.
- Discuss Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and its Impact on HIV Transmission.
Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, addiction counselors, dietitians and health educators.
Duration: 90 minutes
Continuing Education Information: Category 1 Credits for CHES: 1.5 (no continuing competency credits)
CHES Provider number: 99036
Format: Recorded Webinar (1/12/2024)
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.