PrEP: HIV Prevention and Education for High-Risk Individuals

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Brief Overview on HIV 
3. What is PrEP? 
4. Types of PrEP 
5. Indications of Use 
6. Required Testing and Monitoring 
7. Mechanism of Action 
8. Side Effects 
9. Contraindications 
10. Common Misconceptions 
11. Patient Education 
12. Cost-Reducing Programs 
13. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss PrEP: HIV Prevention and Education for High-Risk Individuals​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Identify risk factors and prevention strategies for HIV. 
2. Describe the indications for the pre-exposure prophylaxis medications. 
3. Describe the contraindications for using PrEP and the recommended tests and monitoring prior to and during PrEP therapy.  
4. Discuss the components of patient education for patients taking PrEP

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.