DoxyPEP: Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis online course
Subject Matter Expert:: Harold Glenn San Augustin, MD, HIV Medical Director, JWCH Institute
This FREE 50-minute course for health clinics and providers is on best practices for providing Doxycycline as a Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) to prevent bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) after sex. It covers the latest research on DoxyPEP efficacy at reducing the infection rates of chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea in different populations. The course also addresses how to counsel patients on how and when to take Doxy, possible side effects and the advance provision of DoxyPEP.
- Nurses, NMWs, RNs
- Clinic Administrators
- Medical Directors
- Health Educators
- Other Health Clinic Staff
After completing this online course, you will be able to:
- Identify national, state, and local guidelines on the use of doxyPEP
- Describe the efficacy of doxyPEP in different patient populations based on current research
- List key considerations for doxyPEP use
- Discuss how to implement patient-centered doxyPEP counseling in initial and follow-up visits
- Identify key resources for provider support and patient education around doxyPEP
The course fee includes CEU processing (CPH = 1.0; CHES = 1.0; Nursing = 1.2; CME = 1.0).
Certified in Public Health (CPH):
This event was sponsored by Essential Access Health, an approved provider of CPH Recertification Credits by the National Board of Public Health Examiners for 1.0 credits.
Health Educators (CHES®):
Essential Access Health, provider #98021, is designated as a provider of Category 1 continuing education contact hours in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Health educators attending this program may report up to 1.0 contact hours.
Nursing:
Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #CEP 12241, for 1.0 contact hours.
CME:
Essential Access Health is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Essential Access Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.