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HIV Specialist™

HIV Specialists specialize in managing the care of patients with or at risk of acquiring HIV. To earn this credential, providers must be a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant, complete 45 hours of HIV-related continuing education and earn a passing score on the HIV Credentialing Exam every three years.

Issued on

January 1, 2024

Expires on

December 31, 2026

Earning Criteria

Required

license

Licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

experience

Provide direct HIV care to at least 25 persons living with HIV within the 36 months preceding the date of application.

course

Complete a minimum of 45 credits or activity hours of HIV and/or HCV-related continuing education within the 36 months preceding the date of application.

exam

Earn a passing score on the Academy's HIV Credentialing Exam.