HIV Conference at a Glance

Goals/Objectives

The goal of this program is to provide Healthcare Professionals the opportunity to enhance clinical competence, enrich compassionate caring skills and identify community resources for persons living with HIV infection. The conference is designed to bring faculty with state of the art knowledge of HIV therapy and care, together with participants who are eager to learn and implement new knowledge in their daily practices.

Target Audience

MDs, RNs, ID Specialists, PAs, NPs, Psychiatrists, MFTs, LCSWs, Pharmacists, Substance Abuse Professionals, Case Managers, Pediatric ID Specialists and the General Public.

Upon completion of the conference, the participants should be able to:

Describe the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS
Assess the current challenges to the treatment of HIV/AIDS
Discuss methods of prevention for positive individuals
Identify the clinical and psycho-social issues in the management of adolescents with HIV/AIDS
List the measures used to manage HIV/AIDS in the substance abuse population

The Program

An Annual Conference for Physicians and Allied Health Providers
addressing clinical and prevention issues.

Clinical Update: What’s New in 2009
HIV in Latino Communities
Children and HIV
101 Update Basic & HIV Meds
Evolution of HIV Management
Nutrition and HIV

HIV Partner Services
Effective Case Management
Substance Abuse
Global Epidemiology
Rapid Testing in Clinical Setting

The Date

Wednesday, April 29 2009

The Location

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
1855 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802 [MORE ON THIS]

Registration

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE April 15, 2009: $150.00.
REGISTRATION FEES POSTMARKED AFTER April 15, 2009: $175.00.
Registration includes program, syllabus, continuing education credit, continental breakfast and luncheon. [MORE ON THIS]

Speakers

View List of Conference Speakers.

CME

Six (6) Continuing Education Units for Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Social Workers and Dietitians. [MORE ON THIS]