South Carolina is excited to announce we are hosting our 3rd annual PrEP Awareness Week September 26 – September 30, 2022! In partnership with the South Carolina AIDS Education & Training Center (AETC) we will offer up to 7 FREE CEUs for the webinars. The accreditation statement may be viewed by clicking here. The webinars are held Monday through Friday from noon to 1pm.
Please visit the SE AETC calendar and register today to learn more about PrEP or register for an event listed below.
Lunch & Learn
Monday, September 26
PrEP Telemedicine
Dr. Marty Player will discuss how to identify patients at risk for HIV based on comprehensive sexual history evaluations as well as USPSTF and CDC screening and practice guidelines. He will also explain how TelePrEP can expand the reach of HIV prevention and bring patients in for comprehensive primary and preventive care.
Tuesday, September 27
PrEP and Adolescents
Dr. Rebecca Widener will discuss specific factors which make talking about sexual health with teens important and discuss indications for PrEP and HIV screening in adolescents.
Wednesday, September 28
PrEP Disparities
Dr. Ada Stewart will discuss disparities and barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization and potential solutions to address the disparities and barriers to PrEP.
Thursday, September 29
PrEP and LGBTQ Health
Dr. Kamla Sanasi-Bhola will discuss health care disparities faced by transgender people and PrEP options for Transgender people. She will also discuss how to ensure equitable delivery of PrEP.
Friday, September 30
PrEP and Sexual Health
Dr. Sarah Wright will discuss the importance of understanding sexual health in clinical practice. She will also discuss the PLISSIT model and its application in a medical setting.
PrEP Table Talk
Thursday, September 29
PrEP & Student Health Centers
5-7pm
A panel discussion with local PrEP providers and experts to assist Student Health Centers with PrEP referrals and/or PrEP service delivery implementation.
College Sexual Health & Testing Events
In partnership with Gilead and local community-based organizations, free HIV testing and sexual health information will be provided to local area college students. Students will also receive FREE food and gear!
Monday, September 26th
University of South Carolina
CAN Community Health
9am-7pm
Location:
USC Campus,
Greene Street block
(between Bull Street and Sumter Street)
Tuesday, September 27th
Claflin University
PALSS
11am-3pm
Location:
Ministers Hall
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Tuesday, September 27th
Denmark Technical College/Voorhees University
HopeHealth Orangeburg
5-7pm
Location:
Massachusetts Hall
151 Academic Circle
Denmark, SC 29042
Wednesday, September 28th
Francis Marion University
HopeHealth Florence
9am-noon
Location:
Smith University Center
4822 E. Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
Wednesday, September 28th
Coastal Carolina University
Careteam+
4-7pm
Location:
Student Center
204 University Blvd.
Conway, SC 29526
Wednesday, September 28th
Allen University
PALSS
11am-3pm
Location:
Mattie Scott Conference Center
2300 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Thursday, September 29th
Benedict College
PALSS
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Location:
Swinton Campus Center
1616 Oak Street
Columbia, SC 29204
Friday, September 30th
Trident Technical College/College of Charleston/Charleston Southern University
** POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE IAN **
Palmetto Community Care (PCC/Truesdale)
Free STD/HIV Testing during PrEP Awareness Week
Notice: Due to COVID-19, the services and hours of these organizations may change. Please contact agency to stay abreast of any temporary changes.
- Ryan White Wellness Center
Phone: (843) 402-3093
Address: 1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407
Testing dates: Monday-Wednesday 8 am-12 noon & 1 pm-5 pm, Thursday 8 am-12 noon & 1 pm-6 pm, Friday 8 am-11 am - Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS)
Phone: (803) 779-7257
Address: 2638 Two Notch Rd, Suite 108, Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Testing dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-5:00pm; Tuesday &Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday by walk-in and appointment - AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
Phone: (803) 223-9895
Address: 4100 North Main St, Suite 102, Columbia, SC, 29203
Testing dates: FREE HIV/STI Screening and Treatment. Monday 9:00am-1:00pm and Thursday 2:00pm- 5:00pm - Tandem Health
Phone: (803) 774-4500
Address: 1278 N Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150
Testing dates: Monday and Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm; Thursday, 8:30-11:00 am and 1:00-6:00pm; Friday 8:30am-12:30pm. Please call for an appointment. - CAN Community Health
Phone: (803) 849-8430
Address: 1911 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC 29201
Testing dates: Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm - Palmetto Community Care
Phone: (843) 747-2273
Address: 3547 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405
Testing dates: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-2:00pm - HopeHealth Aiken
Rapid HIV Testing & PrEP Services
Phone: 803-643-1977
Address: 150 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
Testing dates: Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am- noon
Walk-ins Welcome /Appointment - Hope Health Florence
Phone: (843) 667-9414
Address: 360 N Irby St, Florence, SC 29501
Testing dates: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm - HopeHealth Orangeburg
Rapid HIV Testing, PrEP Services & Primary Care
Phone: 803-535-2272
Address: 1857 Joe S. Jeffords Hwy, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Testing dates: Monday-Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm
Appointment encouraged. - Piedmont Care
Phone: (864) 582-7773
Address: 101 N Pine St, Suite 200, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Testing dates: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm. Call for an appointment. - Caresouth Carolina
Phone: (843) 332-3422
Address: 1268 S 4th St, Hartsville, SC 29550
Testing dates: Monday-Friday, 7:15am-6:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm. - New Horizon Family Health Services
HIV Screening and PrEP Services
Phone: (864) 729-8330
Address: 975 West Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Testing dates: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. No appointment needed. - Local Health Departments
Please call CareLine 1-855-4-SCDHEC (1-855-472-3432)
**Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some health department clinics are not offering appointments for FREE testing.**
Testing date: September 29th
Continuing Education Credits
CME ACCREDITATION STATEMENT:
"In support of improving patient care, Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team."
Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
Southeast AIDS Education and Training Center designates this activity for 1 continuing education credits.
Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
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For More Information
If you have any questions, please email robbi.coaxum@uscmed.sc.edu or adrena.harrison@uscmed.sc.edu.