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Core Competencies

Epidemiology of HIV

Topic
Learning Objectives
Definitions for HIV Epidemiology Data
HIV Prevalence
New HIV Diagnoses
Undiagnosed HIV
HIV Incidence Estimates
Factors Related to Health and HIV
Deaths in Persons with HIV
Global HIV Epidemiology
HIV-2
Summary Points

HIV Screening Recommendations

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background and Definitions
Rationale for Routine HIV Screening
CDC HIV Screening Recommendations
USPSTF HIV Screening Recommendations
Potential Barriers to Routine Screening
Partner Services
Summary Points

HIV Diagnostic Testing

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background
Timing of Laboratory Markers following HIV Infection
Tests Used for the Diagnosis of HIV
Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm as Recommended by CDC/APHL
Performance of Diagnostic Tests
Special Diagnostic Situations
Delivering Test Results
Summary Points

Acute and Recent HIV Infection

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background and Definitions
Immunopathogenesis
Clinical Manifestations
Laboratory Diagnosis
Rationale for Treatment of Acute HIV Infection
Antiretroviral Treatment Recommendations for Acute HIV
Summary Points

Linkage to HIV Care

Topic
Learning Objectives
Background and Goals
Process for Estimating and Monitoring Linkage to Care
Current State of Linkage to Care in the United States
Interventions to Improve Linkage to Care
Strategies for Clinics to Improve Linkage to Care
Summary Points

Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 3rd Edition

Lesson 1Epidemiology of HIV
  • Explain the difference between HIV prevalence and incidence
  • Describe the contemporary epidemiology of HIV-1 in the United States
  • Discuss trends and causes of HIV-related deaths in the United States
  • Summarize the global HIV epidemiology
  • Identify populations in the United States at risk for HIV-2
Lesson 2HIV Screening Recommendations
  • Discuss the history of HIV testing in the United States
  • Explain the rationale for routine HIV screening and identify strategies to overcome potential barriers to routine screening
  • State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV screening recommendations
  • List indications for repeat HIV testing
  • Summarize recommendations for providing HIV test results
Lesson 3HIV Diagnostic Testing
  • Compare different types of HIV diagnostic tests and when to use these tests
  • Describe the timing of when HIV diagnostic tests become positive after HIV infection
  • Explain updated recommended nomenclature for HIV diagnostic tests
  • Summarize the CDC/APHL recommended HIV testing algorithm
  • Discuss interpretation of HIV diagnostic tests and delivery of test results to clients
Lesson 4Acute and Recent HIV Infection
  • State the definition of acute and recent HIV
  • Describe the immunopathogenesis and clinical manifestations of acute HIV
  • Discuss the laboratory diagnosis of acute HIV infection
  • List the potential public health benefits of diagnosing and promptly treating a person with acute or recent HIV infection
  • Summarize the recommended antiretroviral treatment regimens for persons with acute or recent HIV infection
Lesson 5Linkage to HIV Care
  • State the United States Federal benchmarks and goals for successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
  • List the metrics used to estimate and monitor linkages to care
  • Summarize current estimated HIV linkage to care data in the United States
  • Describe strategies for optimizing linkage to care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States
  • Identify barriers that impede successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 2nd Edition

2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1Epidemiology of HIV
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Explain the difference between HIV prevalence and incidence
  • Describe the contemporary epidemiology of HIV-1 in the United States
  • Discuss the impact of racial/ethnic disparities and social determinants on HIV epidemiology
  • Summarize the global HIV epidemiology
  • Identify populations in the United States at risk for HIV-2
Lesson 2HIV Screening Recommendations
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Discuss the history of HIV testing in the United States
  • Explain the rationale for routine HIV screening and identify strategies to overcome potential barriers to routine screening
  • State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV screening recommendations
  • List indications for repeat HIV testing
  • Summarize recommendations for providing HIV test results
Lesson 3HIV Diagnostic Testing
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Compare different types of HIV diagnostic tests and when to use these tests
  • Describe the timing of when HIV diagnostic tests become positive after HIV infection
  • Explain updated recommended nomenclature for HIV diagnostic tests
  • Summarize the CDC/APHL recommended HIV testing algorithm
  • Discuss interpretation of HIV diagnostic tests and delivery of test results to clients
Lesson 4Acute and Recent HIV Infection
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • State the definition of acute and recent HIV
  • Describe the immunopathogenesis and clinical manifestations of acute HIV
  • Discuss the laboratory diagnosis of acute HIV infection
  • List the potential public health benefits of diagnosing and promptly treating a person with acute or recent HIV infection
  • Summarize the recommended antiretroviral treatment regimens for persons with acute or recent HIV infection
Lesson 5Linkage to HIV Care
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • State the United States Federal benchmarks and goals for successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
  • List the metrics used to estimate and monitor linkages to care
  • Summarize current estimated HIV linkage to care data in the United States
  • Describe strategies for optimizing linkage to care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States
  • Identify barriers that impede successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 1st Edition

1st Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.
Lesson 1Epidemiology of HIV
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Explain the difference between HIV prevalence and incidence
  • Describe the contemporary epidemiology of HIV-1 in the United States
  • Discuss the impact of racial/ethnic disparities and social determinants on HIV epidemiology
  • Summarize the global HIV epidemiology
  • Identify populations in the United States at risk for HIV-2
Lesson 2HIV Screening Recommendations
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Discuss the history of HIV testing in the United States
  • Explain the rationale for routine HIV screening and identify strategies to overcome potential barriers to routine screening
  • State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV screening recommendations
  • List indications for repeat HIV testing
  • Summarize recommendations for providing HIV test results
Lesson 3HIV Diagnostic Testing
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • Compare different types of HIV diagnostic tests and when to use these tests
  • Describe the timing of when HIV diagnostic tests become positive after HIV infection
  • Explain updated recommended nomenclature for HIV diagnostic tests
  • Summarize the CDC/APHL recommended HIV testing algorithm
  • Discuss interpretation of HIV diagnostic tests and delivery of test results to clients
Lesson 4Acute and Recent HIV Infection
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • State the definition of acute and recent HIV
  • Describe the immunopathogenesis and clinical manifestations of acute HIV
  • Discuss the laboratory diagnosis of acute HIV infection
  • List the potential public health benefits of diagnosing and promptly treating a person with acute or recent HIV infection
  • Summarize the recommended antiretroviral treatment regimens for persons with acute or recent HIV infection
Lesson 5Linkage to HIV Care
2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (2nd).
  • State the United States Federal benchmarks and goals for successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
  • List the metrics used to estimate and monitor linkages to care
  • Summarize current estimated HIV linkage to care data in the United States
  • Describe strategies for optimizing linkage to care for persons newly diagnosed with HIV in the United States
  • Identify barriers that impede successful linkage to care after HIV diagnosis
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