Treating Hepatitis C in Rural Communities Impacted by the Opioid/HCV Syndemic: Results from the KeY Treat Study
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0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ ...OVERVIEW
Treating Hepatitis C in Rural Communities Impacted by the Opioid/HCV Syndemic: Results from the KeY Treat Study is organized by UK HealthCare CECentral.
Start Date: Jun 1, 2024
End Date: Jun 1, 2027
Description:
According to the CDC 36,136 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas in 2021. The annual number of new diagnoses decreased 7% from 2017 to 2021. It is critical for professionals to have current knowledge to provide effective treatment and education for patients. The CDC also states that Kentucky is at high risk for an HIV outbreak if introduced into the drug using population. HIV therapy was previously limited due to lack of treatment options, but more therapy options increase choice for patient treatment and challenges for providers. Screening for drug misuse is critical to the prevention of or early intervention in addiction.
The overall goal of the Kentucky Viral Hepatitis Treatment Study (KeY Treat) is to eliminate hepatitis C transmission from a county in Appalachian Kentucky by removing the barriers to accessing hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the opioid epidemic on hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission in rural areas
• Review how point-of-care RNA testing will impact HCV treatment in rural areas
• Describe many of the barriers to care for rural HCV treatment
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral 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.
CME
This enduring material is designated for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPE Competencies
• Values/Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
• Roles/ Responsibilities
• Interprofessional Communication
CPE
This knowledge-based activity will award 0.75 contact hours (0.075 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.
CDE
This online course meets regulatory requirements for 0.75 hours credit as permitted by 201 KAR 8:532 for dentists and 201 KAR 8:562 for dental hygienists.
ASWB ACE
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, UK HealthCare CECentral 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. UK HealthCare CECentral maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 0.75 clinical continuing education credits.
CNE
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.75 nursing contact hours.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianDentistPharmacistPhysician AssistantAdvanced Practice NurseNursesGastroenterologistsSocial WorkersInfectious Diseases PhysicianSPECIALITIES
GastroenterologyInfectious DiseasePsychology
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