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FREE STD/HIV testing on September 30 at most local health department clinics. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment or click here for a listing of local health departments.

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Navy and green hands forming a heart with a pill in the middle. PrEP Awareness Week September 23-28, 2024 text underneath

South Carolina is excited to announce we are hosting our 5th annual PrEP Awareness Week September 23 – September 28, 2024! In partnership with the South Carolina AIDS Education & Training Center (AETC) we will offer up to 7 FREE CEUs for the webinars. The accreditation statement may be viewed below. The webinars are held Monday through Friday from noon to 1 PM.

Please visit the SE AETC calendar and register today to learn more about PrEP or register for an event listed below.


Events

Lunch & Learns

Monday, September 23
Integrating PrEP Screening with the Well Woman Visit

Dr. Tia Robinson will discuss strategies for incorporating PrEP screening into the routine well-woman visits.

Tuesday, September 24
HIV PrEP & STI PEP

Dr. Marco Tori will lead a discussion on the benefits, risks, and proper usage of HIV PrEP and STI PEP.

Wednesday, September 25
Increasing PrEP Use for People who use Injection Drugs

Dr. Sayward Harrison will discuss strategies for reaching and educating individuals who use injection drugs about PrEP.

Thursday, September 26
Selecting the Right PrEP Medication

Dr. Kenric Ware will lead a discussion on the safety and effectiveness data of injectable cabotegravir and oral tenofovir/emtricitabine-based PrEP therapies.

Friday, September 27
PrEP Symposium (In-person)

Objectives:

  • Discuss the necessary skills to sensitively and comprehensively collect patients’ sexual histories.
  • Describe strategies for seamlessly incorporating PrEP services into routine primary care visits.
  • Recognize the importance of ensuring a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ patients.

College Sexual Health & Testing Events

In partnership with local community-based organizations, FREE HIV testing will be provided to local area college students. Students will also receive PrEP education material and PrEP gear!

*2025 testing dates coming soon.

Free STD/HIV Testing During PrEP Awareness Week

Notice: Due to COVID-19, the services and hours of these organizations may change. Please contact agency to stay abreast of any temporary changes.

TBA


Continuing Education Credits

CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:

"In support of improving patient care, Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center 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." 

Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center 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. Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits. 

Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center designates this activity for 1 continuing education credits. 

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

Your acceptance will be acknowledged with an e-mail confirmation.

For More Information  

If you have any questions, please email robbi.coaxum@uscmed.sc.edu or adrena.harrison@uscmed.sc.edu.