Modules for Providers
How to Access the Courses
STEP 1: REGISTER FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Click the red “GET A FREE E-LEARNING LOGIN” button above.
- Complete the form that is prompted in the new window.
- Click “SUBMIT”.
- If you already have an account: Click the pink “Log on and Enroll Now” button at the top right of the form FIRST. This will register your account for the group of Effi Barry Modules. THEN, you can scroll down and select individual modules.
- Click “SUBMIT”.
*NOTE: You must sign up for a free e-learning login and complete the registration form VIA the pink buttons above in order to access the Modules. You cannot click straight on the “open this module” button before doing this.
*NOTE: After registering, you may or may not receive an email from brainshark.com depending on your email security settings. After registering, you can immediately go to step 2 and access the Module.
STEP 2: ACCESS INDIVIDUAL COURSES
- AFTER you have registered for the Module group by following the steps above, you can access the individual Modules by:
- Returning to this Modules for Providers page and clicking on the module title below (not the pink button)
- Click the “Open this Course” button and enter your username and password.
- The Modules are self-paced. You can exit and return to the Module by clicking on the Module Title on Modules for Providers page. You will pick back up where you left off.
- ModuleLearning ObjectivesAccreditation Details
- Addressing Stigma and Stigmatizing Language in the WorkplaceOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify how terminology used in health care settings can impact quality of care.
- Recognize the impact of stigmatizing terms and phrases used in medical charts.
- Explain the impact of stigmatizing language in the workplace.
JA4008162-9999-23-292-L02-P - Best Practices for Youth: Transition to Care, Cultural Competence & CommunicationOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the trends of HIV and STIs among youth in DC.
- Describe the HPTS Transition Program Protocol
- Identify the challenges/barriers to successfully transition to Adult HIV care
- Discuss case studies on young adult patients who transition to adult HIV care
- Identify at least one unconscious judgment about youth and sex or sexuality
- Identify at least two problematic words/phrases related to HIV and appropriate substitutions
JA4008162-9999-24-309-L99-P - Beyond the Basics: Navigating the HIV-Cancer IntersectionOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify the types of cancers that occur with higher frequency and the reasons for this increased incidence among people living with HIV.
- Explain reasons for the increased mortality among people living with HIV and cancer compared to the general population.
- Describe strategies that can be used to improve survival in people living with HIV and cancer.
JA4008162-9999-24-420-L02-P - Breaking Barriers: Biomedical Interventions Paving the Way to Ending the HIV Epidemic in the USOpen this module→
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:- Outline HIV and PrEP disparities in the United States.
- Explain the importance of utilizing a status neutral approach in order to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States.
- Summarize current HIV prevention and treatment formulations and guidelines.
- Review common side effects of PrEP and HIV treatment.
- Identify barriers and opportunities to increase PrEP uptake and retain persons living with HIV in care.
JA4008162-9999-23-233-L02-P - Breaking Barriers: HIV Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy for Black Women and GirlsOpen this module→
- Identify unique social, political, and structural determinants of sexual health that lead to increased vulnerability to HIV/AIDS among Black women and girls
- Discuss effective strategies for increasing HIV awareness, screening, and prevention within Black communities.
- Identify the role of healthcare providers, community liaisons, and advocates in supporting HIV prevention for Black women and girls.
JA4008162-9999-24-495-H02-P - Empoderando a las comunidades latinas/x: Promoviendo iniciativas de PrEP para la prevención del VIHOpen this module→
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Describir el estado actual de la transmisión del VIH y la utilización del PrEP entre las comunidades latina/x.
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Identificar diferentes iniciativas de PrEP dirigidas a la Comunidad latina/x, incluyendo educación y divulgación culturalmente sensible, programas de acceso a PrEP.
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Aprender a evaluar la efectividad de las iniciativas de PrEP en la comunidad latina/x, incluyendo su impacto en las tasas de transmisión del VIH, la adopción de PrEP, la adherencia a la medicación y los resultados de salud.
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Desarrollar estrategias para mejorar y expandir las iniciativas de PrEP en la comunidad Latina/x, como aumentar la financiación para los programas de PrEP, aumentar el acceso a la medicación y abordar las barreras culturales para la utilización de PrEP.
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- Empowering Latino/a/x Communities: Advancing PrEP Initiatives for HIV PreventionOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Discuss the current state of HIV transmission and PrEP utilization among the Latino/x/a communities
- Identify different PrEP initiatives targeting the Latino/x/a community, including culturally sensitive education and outreach community-based testing programs and PrEP access programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of HIV PrEP initiatives for the Latino/x/a community, including their impact on HIV transmission rates, PrEP uptake, medication adherence, and health outcomes
- Develop strategies to improve and expand HIV PrEP initiatives for the Latino/x/a community, such as increasing funding for PrEP Programs, increasing access to PrEP medication, and addressing cultural barriers
JA4008162-9999-23-212-L02-P - Engaging Youth in HIV Prevention and CareOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe how youth are different from adults living with HIV.
- Summarize approaches to support youth-friendly HIV care services.
- Discuss developmental aspects of youth that are living with HIV/AIDS.
- Discuss challenges and/or barriers to treatment and medical adherence for youth living with HIV/AIDS.
N/A - Equity in Action: Empowering BIPOC Healthcare via Community Engagement and PrEP AdvocacyOpen this module→
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of increasing PrEP utilization among BIPOC communities.
- Identify barriers and dispel myths that impede engagement and retention in PrEP use in BIPOC communities.
- Discuss the roles of cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and other factors in strengthening the patient-provider relationship.
- Briefly summarize PrEP formulations, effectiveness, adherence, and appropriate indications for PrEP use in BIPOC communities.
- Review and explain initiatives and unique strategies to increase PrEP uptake and retention in care among BIPOC communities.
JA4008162-9999-23-308-L02-P - Faith in Action: Empowering Hispanic Faith-Based Organizations in HIV PreventionOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Define Strategic Religious Engagement and other key terms inherent within diverse faith cultures
- List at least three prevalent faith groups within the Latinx community
- Discuss common challenges at the intersection of Faith and HIV
- List at least three resources for ongoing engagement capacity development
- Develop a Strategic Religious Engagement plan
JA4008162-9999-23-336-L02-P - Healthcare and Cultural Ties: Understanding the Intersections of Health, Well-Being, and HIVOpen this module→
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify the ways in which culture influences one’s health.
- Discuss how components of culture affect HIV.
- Assess the impact of health literacy on health outcomes.
- Incorporate 10 principles for building a culture of health in your current practice.
JA4008162-9999-23-297-L99-P - HIV and HCV in DC: Epidemic Intricacies and Inclusive Approaches for Substance-Using PopulationsOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Discuss the epidemiology of HIV and HCV infections in populations of people who use drugs, in the District of Columbia.
- Outline established and emerging strategies to prevent infection in these individuals.
- Evaluate the approach to treatment of HIV and HCV in these individuals.
JA4008162-9999-23-344-L02-P - HIV and Older Adults: Managing Chronic Disease and PolypharmacyOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the health challenges older adults with HIV face when managing multiple chronic conditions and prescriptions.
- Describe the role of healthcare providers in coordinating care for older adults with HIV to ensure effective management of chronic diseases.
- Identify strategies to improve overall health outcomes for older adults living with HIV and other chronic diseases.
JA4008162-9999-24-492-L02-P - Housing Discrimination and HIV: Fair Housing Rights and ResponsibilitiesOpen this module→
- Describe the history and the different laws that protect the fair housing rights of individuals and what classes are protected under the acts
- Explain the different laws that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities, particularly persons living with HIV/AIDS
- Describe the overall process of filing a complaint with a local fair housing agency
- Identify fair housing resources and other housing programs that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers to individuals with HIV/AIDS
n/a - La Fé en Acción: Empoderando a las Organizaciones de Fé Hispanas en la Prevención del VIHOpen this module→
- Definir el compromiso religioso estratégico y otros términos clave inherentes a las diversas culturas de fe
- Enumerar al menos tres grupos religiosos prevalecientes dentro de la comunidad latina
- Discutir los desafíos comunes en la intersección de la fe y el VIH
- Enumerar al menos tres recursos para el desarrollo continuo de la capacidad de participación
- Desarrollar un plan estratégico de compromiso religioso
N/A - Managing Diabetes and HIV in the DMV: An Integrated Approach for Healthcare ProvidersOpen this module→
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology and interrelationship of HIV and Diabetes.
- Identify local epidemiological trends.
- Implement effective management strategies and enhance culturally competent care.
- Develop prevention and screening approaches.
N/A - Men’s Health: Your Health is Your WealthOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Describe men’s specific health conditions and basic health statistics.
- Identify strategies to improve early health screenings and disease prevention for men.
- Explain the importance of healthcare engagement and health screenings for men’s health needs.
- Discuss strategies for empowering men to engage and advocate for themselves regarding their health priorities.
- Identify supportive services to overcome barriers, retain men in care, and optimize men’s health outcomes.
JA4008162-9999-23-277-L01-P - Motivational Interviewing to Improve Health OutcomesOpen this module→
- Describe how OARS can be used as a tool in motivational conversations
- Define the 8 stages to acquire expertise using motivational interviewing
- Explain the Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model
- Explain strategies for using motivational interviewing with a client
N/A - Opportunities and Barriers to Transgender & Nonbinary Healthcare Equity and Inclusion ExcellenceOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Discuss key healthcare opportunities where gender modality has an outsized influence on health
- Describe the experiences of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) patients and colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Implement at least one practical strategy to advance inclusion of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) patients and colleagues
JA4008162-9999-24-398-L99-P - PrEP and Doxy: Strategies for PreventionOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Understand the Mechanism of PrEP and Doxycycline for Prevention
- Identify Best Practices for Implementation
- Explore Barriers and Solutions to Wider Adoption
JA4008162-9999-24-479-H02-P - PrEP: Preventing HIV in Women Across the LifespanOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Discuss the history of HIV prevention and women
- Identify key strategies in engaging women in HIV prevention at each stage of the lifespan.
- Identify barriers to PrEP for women at each stage of the lifespan
N/A - Putting the Pieces Together: Intersectionality in HIV CareOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify the layers and complexity of Intersectionality
- Describe the racial inequities that arise from social determinants of health and health equity
- Summarize the effects of social determinants on people living with HIV/AIDS.
- Examine strategies for identifying, addressing, and preventing implicit bias in order to facilitate retention in HIV care.
- Review barriers to care for populations affected by social determinants of health.
- Identify resources to address social determinants of health and empower people living with HIV/AIDS
JA4008162-9999-24-043-H02-P - Routine HIV Testing to End the HIV EpidemicOpen this module→
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Discuss the state of HIV testing in the US.
- Identify barriers and challenges to HIV testing at the individual, structural, and policy levels.
- Describe strategies to increase engagement in HIV testing.
JA4008162-9999-23-348-L02-P - Social Support: Showing Up for Your PersonOpen this module→
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of engaging in HIV care.
- Describe tangible forms of support that people could provide to a friend or family member living with HIV.
- Describe intangible forms of support that people could provide to a friend or family member living with HIV.
n/a - Strategies for HIV Testing and Linkage to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH)Open this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Identify the unique barriers and challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in accessing HIV testing and care
- Describe strategies to improve HIV testing rates among people experiencing homelessness
- Explore effective methods for successfully linking individuals experiencing homelessness to ongoing HIV care and treatment
- Recognize available community resources and partnerships that can aid in facilitating HIV Testing and linkage to care for people experiencing homelessness
JA4008162-9999-24-415-L02-P - Supporting Clients Through the Stages of Change with Motivational InterviewingOpen this module→
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Define motivational interviewing (MI) as a counseling style.
- Identify the key concepts of MI.
- Describe the spirit of MI.
- Identify four principles of MI.
- Demonstrate the MI approach.
N/A - Synergy in Care: Embracing and Empowering Community Healthcare WorkersOpen this module→
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of community health workers in improving healthcare access, health outcomes, and health equity.
- Identify the essential skills, knowledge, and qualities of effective community health workers.
- Discuss the challenges and benefits of integrating community health workers into healthcare teams.
- Describe how to collaborate and communicate effectively with community health workers to achieve shared goals.
- Discuss strategies for integrating community health workers into healthcare teams.
- Explain the importance of cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.
- Identify best practices for building cultural responsiveness among healthcare teams.
JA4008162-9999-23-283-L99-P - The Effects of the Social Determinants of Health on Intimate Partner ViolenceOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Define sexual violence and consent
- Identify risk factors for contracting HIV through rape
- Discuss the incidence and prevalence of intimate partner violence in select populations
- Describe a multidisciplinary approach to IPV prevention
- Describe evidence-based efforts to mitigate the effects of intimate partner violence
N/A - The Heart of the Matter: Cardiovascular Health in People Living with HIVOpen this module→
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be better able to:
- Describe the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV
- Describe the risk factors associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in HIV
- To understand how current risk prediction tools may be used to discuss cardiovascular disease risk with people living with HIV
- Describe the results of the REPRIEVE trial and its influence in current clinical care guidelines for people with HIV
N/A - The Intersection of Mental Health and HIV Among YouthOpen this module→
- Identify at least three common mental health challenges that children, adolescents, and young adults face when living with HIV.
- Describe how mental health challenges can impact medical care and treatment.
- Describe at least three ways to address the particular mental health challenges that children, adolescents, and young adults living with HIV face in order to improve their self-perceived health and reception of medical treatment.
N/A - The Trans Experience: Pride in Our HealthOpen this module→
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the need for accurate and comprehensive data for the transgender community.
- Recognize the unique healthcare needs of transgender individuals.
- Describe the need for culturally and patient centered care for this population.
- Identify strategies to reduce stigma and empower the transgender community.
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Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Continuing Medical Education
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ per module. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Pharmacy Education
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 1.0 contact hour(s) (0.1 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education per module.
Continuing Nursing Education
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hours (per module).
CPH Credit
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) is an approved provider of CPH Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Public health professionals will receive 1.0 CPH credits (per module) for participating in this activity.
AAPA Credit Designation Statement
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 10/7/2021. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Social Worker Education
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 Clinical continuing education credits (per module).
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest (COI) they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified COI are thoroughly vetted and resolved according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.
Faculty
All faculty members have nothing to disclose.
Planners and Managers
The PIM planners and managers have nothing to disclose. The HealthHIV planners and managers have nothing to disclose.
Method of Participation and Request for Credit
There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CE credit for this activity. Participants must read the learning objectives, faculty disclosures, and complete each educational activity. Once each activity is completed, you must pass the post-test with a score of 80% or better, and complete the online evaluation form. Upon successful completion of each activity, you will be provided an immediate certificate to download or print for your files.
For Pharmacists: Upon successfully completing the post-test with a score of 80% or better and the activity evaluation form, transcript information will be sent to the NABP CPE Monitor Service within 4 weeks.
For questions about the accreditation of this activity, please visit www.pimed.com
Media
Internet
Computer System Requirements
Participants need access to a phone, computer, or tablet with audio and video capabilities.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
