HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings - One Day Refresher Training June 11, 9:15 am to 4:00 pm

HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings, One Day Refresher Training will provide an update for previous HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings trainings in which participants have already learned about the CDC’s streamlined Six-Step Protocol training that is reflective of the scientific advances and evidence informed updates outlined in CDC’s 2016 guidance, Implementing HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings: A Guide for HIV Testing Providers.

Prerequisite: Link sent with confirmation letter prior to training and prior HIV Testing in Nonclinical Settings training

Training Objectives 

▪ Utilize communication techniques to successfully build client rapport
▪ Incorporate window period summary in client focused re-testing messaging where both rapid and nonrapid testing offered
▪ Integrate the HIV Seven-Step Protocol into the HIV antibody testing process
▪ Improve the ability to link clients living with or at high risk for HIV into care and prevention services
▪ Define Program Collaboration Service Integration of viral hepatitis, STIs, and TB into offered screening services.

Check with the course provider (HPCP’s training program coordinator Debra Dennison at dpd2@pitt.edu) regarding Nursing and Social Work CEUs.