Course Description
Summary
Pharmacists can play a critical role in the care of persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This activity will provide an overview of the medications used in the treatment of HIV. Specifically, discussed will be the different classes of antiretrovirals, including the mechanism of action, common side effects, drug-drug interactions, and limitations or special considerations which are unique to specific agents. Also described are the current treatment recommendations for initiating HIV drug therapy with antiretrovirals. Additionally, we will review Florida law as it pertains to HIV testing, including partner notification, privilege to warn, and testing in pregnant women.
This program is approved by the Florida Board of Pharmacy to meet the educational requirements outlined in Florida Administrative Code Rule 64B16-26.103 for pharmacists renewing their license for the first time in Florida.
Program Details
Intended Audience: This program is intended for pharmacists.
Universal Activity Number: 0012-0000-25-003-H02-P
Contact Hours: 1.0 General hours of ACPE continuing education for pharmacists
Program Fees:
- Regular Registration: $10.00
- UF Preceptor/Career Coach: $5.00
- UF COP Faculty: $0.00 (Free!)
(Please note: UF Preceptor/Career Coaches & UF COP Faculty must register within the group portal to receive registration discounts. Our office is unable to retroactively apply a discount once the registration has been completed. For information on how to access the group portal, please click here).
UAN Release Date: 02/17/2025
UAN Expiration Date: 02/17/2028
Activity Type: Knowledge
Program Support: No outside financial support was provided.
Format Type: This course is self-paced, fully online.
Time to Complete: All coursework must be completed within 24 weeks from the date of registration or before date of UAN expiration, 02/17/2028, whichever comes first. This course will no longer be eligible for CE credit after 02/17/2028.
Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe current treatment recommendations for initiating HIV drug therapy with antiretrovirals.
- Describe common side effects (adverse drug reactions), drug‐drug interactions of each, and identify any limitations or special considerations that are unique to particular agents.
- Review Florida law as it pertains to HIV testing, including partner notification.
Requirements for Successful Course Completion
In order to earn credit for this course, participants must review the lecture material and complete the corresponding lecture assessment, achieving a final grade of 70% or higher. Two chances to pass the assessment will be given. If a passing score is not earned by the second attempt, the participant must re-enroll in the course. Upon successful completion of all coursework, participants must complete a course evaluation form.
Continuing Pharmacy Education Requirements
Pharmacy continuing education credit will be earned based on completion of this activity. To receive continuing education credit, your completion must be verified, and a program evaluation must be completed and submitted at the end of the program. Credit will be issued through the CPE Monitor and CE Broker websites.
Florida consultant pharmacist (or Florida pharmacist) numbers, NABP e-Profile ID numbers and participant’s Month and Day of Birth are required for credit issuance. UF CPE is not responsible for unissued education credits where the required information is either omitted or submitted incorrectly. UF CPE will contact registrants once by email to attempt to obtain missing or invalid information.
Questions?
Please contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education Team
Phone: (352) 273-6275
Email: cesupport@ahc.ufl.edu
Website: https://cpe.pharmacy.ufl.edu/
Course Access
To access your course after enrollment, please click the link below.
http://elearning.ufl.edu/
Click the blue “Log in to Continuing Education” button and enter your login credentials. You should then see your course on the Canvas dashboard or by clicking Courses>All Courses.
Resources
The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
