HIV Rapid TestingWorkshop IntroductionHIV Rapid TestingWorkshop Introduction

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Workshop GoalWorkshop Goal

You will gain the knowledge and skills to perform HIV rapid tests accurately and reliably in a safe and professional manner in an era of expanding programs.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to perform HIV rapid tests accurately and reliably in a safe and professional manner in an era of expanding programs.

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This Workshop Has 16 ModulesThis Workshop Has 16 Modules

1. Overview of HIV Infection2. Integration of HIV Rapid Testing in Programs3. Overview of HIV Testing Technologies4. HIV Testing Strategies and Algorithms5. Assuring the Quality of HIV Rapid Testing6. Safety at the HIV Rapid Testing Site7. Preparation for Testing – Supplies and Kits8. Blood Collection: Finger prick

1. Overview of HIV Infection2. Integration of HIV Rapid Testing in Programs3. Overview of HIV Testing Technologies4. HIV Testing Strategies and Algorithms5. Assuring the Quality of HIV Rapid Testing6. Safety at the HIV Rapid Testing Site7. Preparation for Testing – Supplies and Kits8. Blood Collection: Finger prick

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This Workshop Has 16 ModulesThis Workshop Has 16 Modules

9. Performing HIV Rapid Tests10. Inventory 11. Use and Care of Equipment 12. Quality Control 13. External Quality Assessment14. Blood Collection and Handling: Dried Blood Spot

15. Documents and Records 16. Professional Ethics

9. Performing HIV Rapid Tests10. Inventory 11. Use and Care of Equipment 12. Quality Control 13. External Quality Assessment14. Blood Collection and Handling: Dried Blood Spot

15. Documents and Records 16. Professional Ethics

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How Will You Learn?How Will You Learn?

Paper-based exercise

Energizer/GameRole-play

Video

Hands-on practice

DiscussionLecture

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Certification CriteriaCertification Criteria• Successful completion of the workshop:

Daily attendance Passing score of 80% on written post-test Passing score of 100% on final practical

examination• 100% accuracy of first 50specimens

tested under direct supervision.

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Workshop AgendaWorkshop Agenda

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Let’s Introduce OurselvesLet’s Introduce Ourselves

Please tell us the following: • Your name• Job position• Organization• Expectations for the workshop

Please tell us the following: • Your name• Job position• Organization• Expectations for the workshop