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Accreditation
Statement: ACCME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for
continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of
Medical Education Collaborative, Inc. (MEC) and Visionary Health
Concepts. MEC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Medical Education Collaborative designates this educational activity
for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
For questions regarding
the accreditation of this activity, please contact Medical Education
Collaborative at (303) 420-3252.
Purpose
Statement
The purpose of this activity is to provide clinicians treating HIV-
and hepatitis-positive patients with an effective educational
program in a succinct and incremental format on the complex topic of
viral resistance that takes into account the evolving nature of the
science while providing clinically-relevant information.
Target Audience
The program is intended for all healthcare providers treating HIV-
and hepatitis-positive patients, especially those who are seeking
clinically-relevant and comprehensive information on viral
resistance.
Learning
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be
able to:
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Recognize the key mutation patterns associated with resistance
to integrase inhibitors.
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Discuss the possible mechanisms by which resistance to CCR5
inhibitors may develop.
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Understand the effect of different types of mutations on
etravirine efficacy.
Release &
Expiration Dates
Release date: August 20, 2007; Expiration date: August 20, 2008
Instructions for
Credit
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this
educational activity. This activity was developed to be completed
within the time designated on the title page; physicians should
claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the
activity. To successfully earn credit, participants must complete
the activity online during the valid credit period that is noted on
above and on the title page.
Follow these steps to earn CME:
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Read the
target audience,
learning objectives, and
faculty
disclosures.
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Study the
educational content online or printed out.
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Online,
choose the best answer to each test question. You many also
print out and return the completed test to toll-free fax
800-407-2505.
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To receive a
certificate, participants must score at least a 70% on the post
test and submit it along with the credit application and
evaluation form to the address/fax number indicated. Statements
of credit will be mailed within 6-8 weeks following the program.
Sponsor Information
This
activity is joint sponsored by
Visionary Health Concepts
and Medical
Education Collaborative (MEC). MEC is a non-profit organization
that has been certifying quality educational activities since 1988.
Commercial Support Information
This activity was made possible by an educational grant from
Boehringer Ingelheim.
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