CCO Slideset

HCV Epidemiology and Impact on Intravenous Drug User Risk and Screening

Source: HCV and Methadone Maintenance

HCV Epidemiology and Impact on Intravenous Drug User Risk and Screening

Program Director: Diana L. Sylvestre, MD

Faculty:

David L. Thomas, MD, MPH

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/18/07

Expiration Date: 05/17/08

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Summarize the epidemiology and public health importance of HCV
Identify routes of HCV transmission, risk factors, and patient populations at high risk for HCV infection
Translate clinical implications and strategies to reduce HCV transmission risk

Topics covered include:

Introduction

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