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Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) to Prevent HIV Infection: Essentials for Maryland Providers
September 26, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) for HIV prevention is the use of antiretroviral drugs as soon as possible after a high-risk exposure to HIV. Increasing awareness of and access to nPEP leads to fewer HIV diagnoses and is an important strategy for Ending the HIV Epidemic.
Join Alive! Maryland, led by HealthHIV, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 1:30pm Eastern for a webinar that will cover key elements regarding Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) management. The faculty also will review the accompanying Alive! Maryland nPEP toolkit for Maryland providers.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Describe three indications for nPEP use.
- Identify the key baseline and follow-up clinical/laboratory assessments for nPEP.
- Explain when and how to prescribe nPEP to PrEP.
- Recognize three accompanying aids contained in the Alive! Maryland nPEP toolkit to facilitate prescription of nPEP.
Continuing education credits are available for this webinar, pending accreditation.