HIV Self-Testing: A Supplemental Prevention Strategy
HIV Self-Testing is a supplemental strategy that supports Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
In this 60-minute eLearning course, developed by HealthHIV, you will learn knowledge and skills to support the design, protocol development, and implementation of an HIV self-testing program. The course includes knowledge checks of the material covered and resources that you can use during and after taking the course.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the intent of HIV self-testing as an HIV prevention strategy.
- Identify two (2) advantages of HIV self-testing for programs.
- Identify two (2) challenges of HIV self-testing for programs.
- Identify the key considerations for developing a framework for your HIV self-testing program.
- Determine strategies for engaging priority populations for HIV self-testing services.
- Identify key components of monitoring and evaluation plans for HIV self-testing programs.
Intended Audiences
- Program Managers
- HIV Prevention Management Staff
Other Related Trainings
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Fundamentals of Rapid HIV Testing
This course prepares rapid HIV testing staff to conduct the key steps of rapid HIV testing: setting up a workspace, conducting the rapid HIV test, preparing clients for the test and delivering test results, and conducting quality assurance activities. Participants also have opportunities to reflect on how they can use what they’ve learned and apply it to their current work. Learners may save their reflections for the future as they grow their knowledge in the field.
