Curriculum

The HIV Learning Network (HIVLN) is designed to provide a longitudinal capacity and skills building learning experience. To do this, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of essential knowledge of HIV-related health topics over a two-year period. Below is a list of those topics:

HIV Screening & Testing

• Guidelines
• Opt-Out vs. Opt-In screening
• Sexual history taking
• Interpretation of tests (non-reactive, reactive, acute, etc.)
• Types of tests
• Linkage to care

HIV Prevention

• PrEP/nPEP
• Other Biomedical Prevention Methods
• Other Prevention Methods

HIV Treatment

• ARV Management (DHHS Guidelines)
• Resistance testing

Management of HIV Infection

• Initial management
• Immunizations
• Practical clinical management
• Psychosocial

HIV-Associated Opportunistic Infection

• Bacterial
• Mycobacterial
• Viral
• Fungal
• Parasitic
• Malignancies
• Other

HIV-Associated Comorbidities

• Cardiovascular
• Pulminory
• Renal
• Hepatic
• Gastrointestinal
• Metabolic/ Endocrine
• Neurologic
• Psychiatric
• Hematologic
• Dermatologic
• STDs
• Oral/Dental Health

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health

• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Age Groups
• Race/Ethnicity

Conference Updates

Hot Topics

• COVID-19 & HIV
• Social Justice and Health Equity

 

 

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