Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling

Date: 2/27/2008 - 2/28/2008
Location:  Fargo

COURSE GOAL

To further educate health care providers in North Dakota on HIV and current testing procedures and improve their ability, in a variety of settings, to support clients in making behavioral changes that will reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The course is required for HIV CTR sites and preference will be given to their staff. This is a two day class that requires in person attendance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The participant will:

• Broaden their knowledge of HIV and current testing procedures.
• Become familiar with the counseling skills utilized during an HIV prevention counseling session.
• Become familiar with the six steps of HIV prevention counseling.

Obtain skills pertinent to providing clients with HIV test results. Note that Health care providers who provide HIV testing and who have not received the initial certification in HIV prevention (i.e., risk reduction) counseling, or who have gone five or more years without an update, are highly encouraged to attend. Please click here to register (Only 15 spots available per class on a first come first served basis). Contact Denise Larson at 701-328-1059 or denlarson@nd.gov for additional information.

The HIV Clinical Training Program

The program consists of didactic sessions and rotations at various clinical sites throughout the Denver-metro area. Each training is individualized, to the extent possible, to meet the professional learning goals, practice needs, and interests of the participant. Typical training sessions are held over the course of three days. Please check with MPAETC for criteria and eligibility. Click here for more information on the program.

Support for Attendance

Support is available for participant travel to and from the program, lodging, and per diem through the MPAETC. Travel support is only available to participants within the Mountain Plains region. Please contact Debbie Tight at 701-234-4852 or email at Deborah.tight@meritcare.com.