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"Introductory HIV Pharmaceutical Care Specialist Certificate Program Outline"
Phase I: Pre-Test OnlineThe first step in the HIV Certificate Program is the completion of an online self-assessment pre-test. This exercise has been designed in a multiple-choice format. There is no pass/fail percentage associated with this pre-test. Participants will receive an automatic scoring response upon completion to assess their knowledge point when beginning this program. Phase II: Didactic Online ComponentUpon completion of the pre-test, participants will be directed to an online series of required didactic readings. This material will be available for reference throughout the program, by downloading, printing or reading online. Participants must complete the didactic component prior to moving on to the post-test. Phase III: Post-Test OnlineAfter review of the didactic online component, participants will be instructed to complete the online post-test. An automatic score will be generated. Participants will need to score 70% or higher to achieve a passing grade. If this is not achieved the first time, participants will have an opportunity to take the post-test a second time. Phase IV: VideoUpon completion of the post-test the online video should be viewed. (If participants have difficulty with the online video, a CD-ROM will be provided.) This video contains counseling techniques and instruction with regard to patient interaction that will assist participants in completing Phase V, the case submission component. Phase V: Initial Case Submission OnlineAfter viewing the video, participants are required to complete 10 initial online case submissions. HIV Pharmacotherapy Network Editorial Board Members will evaluate these cases and feedback will be posted to the password-protected secured webpage for individual participants to view. Whenever possible, the cases are to be drawn from the participant's daily practice site. A compilation of case scenarios has been posted in an online 'Case Bank'. The sample case scenarios can be used for the submission of initial or final cases. There are several cases to choose from. No more than 5 cases each should be used for the initial or final cases. Note, the remaining cases should be taken from your practice site. Phase VI: HIV Lecture UpdatesThis phase of the certificate program contains on-line educational lectures (presented in an audio synched with PowerPoint format). These lectures include information on “Laboratory Testing for Diagnosis and Managing of HIV Infections”, “Antiretroviral Medications Update” “Avoiding and Managing Drug Interactions” “Addressing Adherence Barriers and Managing Antiretroviral Side Effects”. Phase VII: Case Study WorkshopOnce participants have completed viewing the presentations, print the online posted case and follow the instructions to prepare and register for a case study workshop teleconference. Phase VIII: Final Case Submission OnlineFollowing completion of the case-study workshop, a minimum of 10 final cases are required to be submitted via the secured website and should reflect the knowledge gained during Phase VI and VII of program. Feedback will be provided just as with the initial cases. At the discretion of the reviewing editors, additional final cases may be required in order to meet the educational competencies of the program. Phase IX: Program CompletionParticipants will complete the evaluation portion of this program and a statement of continuing education credit and wall certificate will then be issued.
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