This is a course designed for health care practitioners, who are actively involved in the medical care of people with HIV/AIDS. Specifically this course is designed for physicians, pharmacy practitioners, nurses, PAs and NPs who:
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Have a solid working knowledge of HIV disease management
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Provide comprehensive or specialty care for at least 10 patients with HIV/AIDS
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Have completed at least 10 hours of CE credits in the area of HIV/AIDS medicine in the past 2 years.
This course is relevant for practitioners who are involved in HIV/AIDS patient care, including nurse practitioners and other nursing professionals, physician assistants, pharmacists and others.
The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) was first recognized by the medical community as a distinct clinical entity in 1981. Since then, this Syndrome has claimed the lives of many individuals of all races, nationalities, and sexual preferences. As more and more individuals are being diagnosed with this illness each year, it is very important that health practitioners understand the virus.
It is now more important than ever that health care practitioners focus their attention to the important care required for these infected individuals. As the healthcare provider most easily accessible to the public, pharmacists in community settings have a unique opportunity, when trained, to impact referral for HIV testing and early intervention for HIV-infected patients. By so doing, better clinical outcomes can be achieved for HIV patients.
Upon completion of this continuing educational activity, the participants should be able to:
Identify practice settings where clinical pharmacists play key roles in delivering care to HIV-infected patients.
Identify areas of pharmaceutical care expertise where primary care providers often require the advice of HIV pharmacists.
Gain enhanced skills for handling drug information requests and pharmacokinetic consultations from providers of HIV care and so contribute to improvement of clinical outcomes through more useful advice.
Dr. Tina Edmunds-Ogbuokiri, is the Co-Principal Investigator for the National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center, Xavier Local performing Site, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, and Consultant Clinical Pharmacist at the HIV Outpatient Program, Medical Center of Louisiana.
Dr. Tina Edmunds-Ogbuokiri B.SC., R.Ph., Pharm. D., FASCP E-mail: jeogbuok@xula.edu 136 South Roman Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 520-7430 (Xavier LPS) (504) 903-1530 (HOP Clinic)
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Pharmacy Consultations In HIV Care
