PrEP: HIV Prevention and Education for High-Risk Individuals

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Tabo Mwikisa-Kelly, DNP, MSN, RN, CNEcl

Course Overview

HIV continues to affect some populations more than others disproportionately. In recent decades, we have obtained a better understanding of how and why HIV occurs, but we continue to see rising infection numbers. This course will give nurses a general knowledge of how PrEP works to prevent HIV, testing and monitoring requirements, and more, so that nurses can effectively educate their patients.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistical Evidence
  3. Risk Factors and Causes
  4. Prevention Strategies
  5. Treatments
  6. What is Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)?
  7. Mechanism of Action
  8. Required Testing and Monitoring
  9. Patient Education
  10. Core Drug Knowledge
  11. Cost-Reducing Programs
  12. Conclusion

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

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

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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.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

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

Requirements 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

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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