Resources Available from the Global Campaign for Microbicides European Strategy Meeting 2008, Brussels 28th October 2008 Arwa Meijer

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Microbicide Essentials E-Course

Why the E-course was developed One of the most important jobs of microbicide researchers & advocates is to provide informative and accurate answers to questions from community members, trial participants, journalists, policymakers and others from around the world.

Goal of the E-course The Microbicide Essentials course is designed to build the capacity of clinical trial staff, advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders to be able to speak knowledgeably and answer questions regarding the complexities of microbicides development. It aims to go beyond the basics to give in- depth information on the: –Basic science of HIV and microbicides –Need for microbicides and expected use –Preclinical research and clinical trials –Issues related to access

The Course is Available Online & on CD-ROM CD-ROMs can be ordered at: Online at:

Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Microbicides Module 2: Basic Science Module 3: How Would Microbicides Work? Module 4: Need, Use, and Impact Module 5: Development and Clinical Trials Module 6: Making Access a Reality Module 7: The Microbicides Landscape Rectal Microbicides

Each module begins with a pretest and ends with a “module test” You must successfully pass each module test to complete the course. Module Pretests, Quizzes & Tests

Opening Vignettes Each module begins with a vignette to help orient you to the course content.

Prove It! These in-text links provide information & references in support of a fact presented on that page. Definition Boxes: Key terms are defined on screen within a 'definition box’. All key terms are also defined within the course Glossary (left navigation). Did You Know: These boxes present interesting or little-known facts that are relevant to the topic. These may also contain links to additional information on the topic. Learn More: These boxes present links & resources where users can access more detailed information about issues relevant to the topic. Course Extras

Animations and interactive exercises can be found throughout the course. Course Animations

Module Summaries You are presented with a choice of answers to each question. How you might answer the question is then demonstrated. Each module also ends with a vignette presenting typical questions that you may encounter in your work.

Certificate of Completion & Continuing Education Credit All users receive a certificate of course completion after the final test U.S. nurses, nurse midwives, physician assistants, and physicians are able to receive continuing-education credits through ARHP and ACCME GCM is in conversations with South African and Ugandan universities to establish a continuing education system for Africa-based providers