AAHIVM Fundamentals of HIV Medicine : 2007
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

Sponsored for CME credit by:


This activity is sponsored by American Academy of HIV Medicine and Medical Education Collaborative (MEC). MEC is a non-profit organization that has been certifying quality educational activities since 1988.

Purpose Statement
AAHIVM Fundamentals of HIV Medicine and this accredited post test are designed for use by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pharmacists specializing in care of HIV-infected individuals throughout the United States. The fully revised, single volume is recognized as a comprehensive clinical resource for the latest information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV disease. Target Audience Physicians (MDs and DOs), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists.

Learning Objectives
Nearly 200 learning objectives are addressed in AAHIVM Fundamentals of HIV Medicine. Among them: " US Epidemiology: Describe current demographic trends in HIV disease in the United States, especially regarding gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, age, injection-drug use, socioeconomic status, emerging subtypes and patterns of viral resistance. " Transmission Modes: Explain the modes of sexual and nonsexual transmission of HIV and their relative risks. " Public Health Interventions: Describe major features of CDC guidelines for implementing HIV prevention. " Universal Precautions: Describe the scientific rationale and specific components of universal precautions in health care settings for preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens (i.e., HIV, HBV, HCV). " HIV Life Cycle: Demonstrate a knowledge of basic HIV virology, including details of HIV attachment to its host cells and the life-cycle stages that are currently used as pharmacologic targets, and potential future targets.

All learning objectives can be found at the beginning of each chapter sub-section.

Accreditation Statement(s)

ACCME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and American Academy for HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). MEC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity for a maximum of 38 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE
38 contact hours (3.8 CEUs) of credit for pharmacists. Approval of this course for pharmacists is under a cosponsorship agreement between Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and American Academy for HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). MEC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE #: 815-999-07-057-H02. The program is designed for all pharmacists.