New HIV/Hep C Prescriber Support

To apply the learning from the STBBI Virtual Classrooms, STEPS helps physicians and nurse practitioners become designated HIV and/or Hep C prescribers with Saskatchewan Drug Plan. To support this, we offer clinical preceptorships and connect healthcare providers with experts in the field. You do not need to complete a preceptorship to prescribe HIV and/or Hep C medications, or to become a designated prescriber. 

How to Become a Designated HIV/HEP C Prescriber for Saskatchewan

The STEPS program provides coordination and preparation of requests to SK Drug Plan on behalf of physicians and nurse practitioners who want to be added to the list of Designated ARV (HIV) and/or DAA (Hep C) Treatment Prescribers for Saskatchewan. Joining this list will ensure HIV and Hep C medication cost coverage for patients covered under SK Drug Plan.

Please email us at STEPS@usask.ca to get started!

Learn more about ARV medication cost coverage for people living with HIV in Saskatchewan.

Clinical Preceptorships

STEPS coordinates half or full day clinical preceptorships for Saskatchewan physcians and nurse practioners interested in treating and managing patients living with HIV and/or Hep C. This is an opportunity for these healthcare providers to shadow a STBBI clinician's day-to-day work. 

At this time, we are able to offer these opportunities in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and North Battleford.

If you're interested in participating, please fill out this intake form. 

Note: Limited number of opportunities are available and participants are prioritized based on the following criteria:
1) Currently (or interested) in prescribing HIV and/or STBBI medication treatment.
2) Currently (or will) be working in a clinic with a moderate or high volume of patients who require HIV/STBBI care.
3) Have received HIV/STBBI medical education from the STEPS program. 

If you're interested in becoming a mentor (physicians and nurse practitioners who work in HIV/Hep C clinics), please email us at STEPS@usask.ca