HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an important prevention tool. This course was created to help practitioners learn how to confidently prescribe HIV PEP in Saskatchewan's Emergency and Urgent Care settings.

Did you know?

• If indicated, HIV PEP must be started as soon as possible and within 72 hours of a high-risk blood and body fluid exposure (BBFE).
• HIV PEP 5-day starter kits, 23-day continuation prescriptions, and full 28-day course prescriptions can be prescribed by any physician or nurse practitioner in Saskatchewan.

By the end of this professional development course, the learner will be able to:

1. Assess patients after blood and body fluid exposure (BBFE) for the risk of HIV transmission
2. Determine if administration of HIV PEP is recommended and appropriate
3. Describe how to prescribe HIV PEP in health care settings in Saskatchewan
4. Counsel patients on HIV PEP side effects
5. Describe necessary HIV PEP follow-up bloodwork
6. Explain the use of the new BBFE Practitioner Order Sets for Adults and Adolescents in Emergency and Urgent Care settings in Saskatchewan

 Target Audience 

• Physicians and Nurse Practitioners who work in emergency and urgent care settings where HIV PEP is administered.
  
• Other healthcare professions, including Medical Health Officers, Family Physicians, Pharmacists, and Registered Nurses, are also encouraged to regisiter.

Funding Acknowledgment
This course received an unrestricted educational grant from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan HIV Collaborative

 Registration: Continuous Intake
 Registration Fees: FREE!
 Course Start Date: October 1, 2025

How to Access and Complete the Course

1. Click: Start Course Now for instant access.

2. Register: Fill out the registration form.

3. Begin Learning: Course length is 1 to 2.5 hours, depending on prior knowledge.

4. Earn CME Credits: Pass a short quiz to receive your CME certificate.

Important: If you exit before completing the quiz, your progress may not be saved (varies by device).

Tip: Bookmark the course link in your browser to quickly return anytime.

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Saskatchewan Ministry of Health:

Saskatchewan Health Authority:

• Blood and Body Fluid Exposure (BBFE) - Public Health
• CS-PIER-0076 HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (saskhealthauthority.ca)

New! Saskatchewan Health Authority BBFE Practitioner Order Sets:

• BLOOD AND BODY FLUID EXPOSURE - ADULT & ADOLESCENTS - EXPOSED Order Set (CS-OS-9450-BBFE- EXPOSED)​

• BLOOD AND BODY FLUID EXPOSURE- SOURCE (CS-OS-9451 BBFE Order Set - SOURCE)

Recommended App:

• Firstline Clinical Decision Support Platform (features HIV PEP Guidelines for Saskatchewan Health Authority)

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan. You may claim a maximum of 0.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

The College of Family Physicians of Canada: This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Continuing Medical Education Division, University of Saskatchewan for up to 2.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals: Participation in this conference may be included as part of the continuing education and competence programs established by individual professional associations.

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For course information, contact: STEPS@USASK.CA