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Lesson 3. Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis

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Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: December 19th, 2023

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1 CNE contact hour and 1 CE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: June 22nd, 2020
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Occupational Postexposure Prophylaxis and available until September 1st, 2023.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss risk for occupational acquisition of HIV with a needlestick injury
  • State the rationale for using occupational HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Describe current indications for the use of occupational HIV PEP, including strategies for risk assessment following an occupational exposure
  • Summarize recommended antiretroviral therapy regimens and duration of therapy for occupational HIV PEP
  • List recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring following occupational exposure to HIV

Lesson Contributors

Authors

David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
No Disclosures
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
No Disclosures

Reviewers

Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
No Disclosures

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Introduction

2Topic 2 Rationale for Occupational HIV PEP

3Topic 3 Risk Assessment of the Occupational Exposure Event

4Topic 4 Recommended Initial Steps Following An Exposure Event

5Topic 5 Recommended Antiretroviral Regimens for Occupational HIV PEP

6Topic 6 Obtaining Expert Consultation for Occupational HIV PEP

7Topic 7 Baseline Evaluation and Counseling for Health Care Worker

8Topic 8 Follow-Up of Health Care Worker After Exposure Event

9Topic 9 Summary Points

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