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HIV Prescriber CME

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HIV Prescriber CMEASHM is funded by the NSW Department of Health, ACT Health and the Victorian Department of Human Services and Health to assist community-based medical practitioners to gain and maintain an understanding of HIV medicine, particularly in the use of (s100) highly specialised drugs.

HIV CME points for s100 prescribers will now be accrued on a triennial (3 yearly) basis coinciding with the RACGP Triennium commencing 1 January 2008 - 2010.

The key changes to this program include:

  • Prescribers are now required to accrue 30 HIV CME points each triennium. They are still required to renew their prescribing rights each year to demonstrate:
    - that they have accrued a minimum of 7 HIV CME points during each calendar year; and
    - that they have an established link with an experienced HIV specialist located at a HIV treatment unit in a public hospital
  • Prescribers are able to apply for HIV CME points to be awarded for some non-HIV specific educational activities such as, hepatitis, diabetes, mental health issues or cardiovascular disease. These will be awarded a maximum of 1 HIV CME point per activity and can account for up to 5 HIV CME points per triennium.

HIV prescribers are required to participate in a range of activities during each triennium to renew their HIV s100 prescriber accreditation. The total of 30 HIV CME points should be composed of a mix of training courses, clinical updates, clinical mentoring, clinical placement, clinical audit, conference attendance or online CME activities.

  • Many activities attract Prescriber CME points and prescribers or education providers can apply to have individual programs of study or specific courses adjudicated for CME points by ASHM (see CME Adjudication).
  • The program has been developed to ensure that doctors prescribing s100 drugs keep up to date with developments in the area. It is not a punitive system; it is designed to ensure quality patient care.

For a summary of the changes to HIV CME for prescribers in NSW, ACT and VIC Click here

For the maintenance of HIV s100 prescriber accreditation document Click here

CME Activites

The following are examples of activities which attract Prescriber points:

Case Discussion Evenings

These meetings are held four times each year and address issues relating to HIV patient care. The format of the evening consists of an overview presentation on the topic by a recognised expert in the area, which is then followed by dinner and the facilitated case discussion of one or two cases. Prescribers are encouraged to present and discuss their own cases at these meetings.

For dates of future meetings and to register online visit the ASHM course Calendar.

Sydney HIV GP Study Group

These meetings are administered by ASHM and are held four times each year. The meetings are attended by a mixed group of s100 HIV prescribers, sexual health physicians, HIV pharmacists and other allied health workers. The topics for the meetings usually relate to issues with the clinical management of HIV infected patients and are reviewed by a specialist presenter who is a recognised expert in that particular area. The choice of topics and speakers is decided by the GP practices.

For upcoming dates of the HIV GP Study Group visit the ASHM Course Calendar.

For further information on these meetings or to be added to the distribution list for meeting invitations, contact the ASHM Education Division on 02 8204 0720 or email Education and Training.

Other CME options
  • Online CME via the ASHM website includes reviews of ASHM monographs and conference reportbacks.
  • ASHM Membership entitles s100 HIV prescribers to 2 CME points per year due to access to regular publications and up-to-date information provided with membership.
  • Additional Clinical Sessions, Study groups, Supervision and Journal Clubs - examples include clinical meetings, hospital-based case meetings, sessional placements, (s100) relevant sexual health journal clubs and clinical study groups. These each attract 1 point per session up to a maximum of 5 points for participation in any particular activity.
  • Approved seminars, educational activities and conferences - these activities are adjudicated on a case by case basis and include international and national meetings as well as some pharmaceutical company activities, lectures and updates.
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More information

email: Education and Training
ph: +61 2 8204 0720