Developing Clinical Skills in HIV/AIDS

(For clinicians licensed in Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands only.)

Preceptorships provide extensive clinical training and supervised experiences in urban and rural clinics throughout the region by allowing physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists to learn more about the diagnosis, early management, and ongoing treatment of HIV.

Experience 8 to 80 hours of clinical training at adult, adolescent, pediatric, obstetric, or family practice clinics caring for HIV-infected patients. Lectures, seminars, and small group discussions enhance the clinical experience.

Each preceptorship is structured to meet the unique needs of the individual participant based on his or her previous experience, background, geographic location, and time available.

Program Regions
Click on a region below for detailed information about the preceptorships available in each region. Follow the application instructions for the region you select.

Gainesville | Jacksonville | Miami | Tampa | Puerto Rico
Objectives
Upon completion of a preceptorship, the participant will be able to:
  • Identify the role, uses, and complications of antiretroviral therapy according to Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) guidelines that are applicable to the patient (e.g. Adult/Adolescent, Pediatric, Perinatal)
  • Discuss the major issues of age and gender appropriate HIV care
  • Effectively treat and manage co-morbid conditions (e.g. hepatitis, tuberculosis, and other opportunistic infections) in the HIV primary care setting

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Continuing Education (CE) Information:
Suwannee River Area Health Education Center, Inc., is a Florida Board of Nursing approved provider of continuing nursing education (CE Broker Provider ID #50-1922); a Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling approved provider of continuing education (BAP #50-1922), and a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved provider of continuing education (BAP #1922). This program meets the requirements for up to 40 contact hours.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Florida AHEC Network and the Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center. The Florida AHEC Network is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Florida AHEC Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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