Test Texas HIV Coalition Summit

Austin, TX

December 3-4, 2009

This is a FREE event – space is limited!

 

Sponsored by: Seton Family of Hospitals, Center for Health Training and Texas Department of State Health Services

Goal

The goal of the Test Texas HIV Coalition Summit is to enhance the ability of health care providers to integrate routine HIV testing in public health, emergency and primary care settings.

Target Audience

Administrators, health educators, outreach workers, doctors, NPs, nurses, social workers, risk managers, clinic staff and corrections health.

Featured Speakers

Bernard M. Branson, M.D.

Associate Director for Laboratory Diagnostics, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
Centers for Disease Control

John T. Carlo, M.D., M.S.

Medical Director, Dallas County Health and Human Services

Objectives

By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of routine HIV testing;
• Cite the current research on routine HIV testing;
• Describe implementation models for routine HIV testing in health care settings;
• Identify the public health recommendations for routine HIV testing;
• Discuss the practical application of medical ethics in clinical settings where routine HIV testing is taking place;
• List at least three follow-up resources for an HIV+ patient;
• Summarize the goals of the Test Texas HIV Coalition

Location

Marriott-Austin Airport South

4415 S IH-35
Austin, Texas

(800) 758-0895

(512) 441-7900

Self-parking is free. No valet parking available.

Registration Fee

This is a FREE program. Space is limited.

Late and on-site registration will be accepted on a space-available basis only.

Overnight Hotel Reservations

Deadline for discounted hotel rate is Friday, November 13, 2009.

Reserve your room today at the:

Marriott-Austin Airport South

4415 S IH-35
Austin, Texas
(800) 758-0895

Ask for the Test Texas rate:

Single room rate – $85.00
Double room rate – $135.00

Continuing Education Credit

CME

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) through the joint sponsorship of Seton Family of Hospitals, Texas Department of State Health Services and Center for Health Training.

This course has been designated by Seton Family of Hospitals for 1 hour(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

The Seton Family of Hospitals designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE Nursing

Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Washington State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this educational activity, a maximum of 9.25 nursing contact hours will be awarded.

Successful completion of this continuing nursing education activity includes the following:

• attending the entire activity;
• completion of the activity sign-in form; and
• submission of a completed evaluation form.

CE Social Work

The Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing education credits by The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, provider #1682. A maximum of .0925 social work CEU’s will be awarded.

CE Professional Counselors

The Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing education credits by The Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, provider #147. A maximum of 9.25 LPC contact hours will be awarded.

CE Educator

The Center for Health Training is an approved provider of continuing education credits by The Texas State Board for Educator Certification, provider #500701. www.sbec.state.tx.us. A maximum of 9.25 CPE clock hours will be awarded.