Volume 2, Issue 8: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection- PODCAST

e-Viral Hepatitis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with viral hepatitis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

(Volume 2, Issue 8)

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with viral hepatitis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: 

  • Describe the epidemiology of HCV infection in HIV-infected persons including the role of sexual transmission of HCV.

  • Discuss the use of HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors for the treatment of chronic HCV infection in HIV-infected persons.

  • Explain the rationale for staging and methodologies used to stage, HCV-related liver disease.

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 ANCC
Registration opens: 
07/31/2012
Registration closes: 
07/30/2014
Cost:
$0.00
Mark Sulkowski, MD
Professor of Medicine, Medical Director
Viral Hepatitis Center, Division of Infectious Diseases and Gastroenterology/Hepatology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland

Available Credit

  • 0.50 ANCC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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