HIV Rapid Testing Workshop Introduction Workshop Goal You

HIV Rapid Testing Workshop Introduction

Workshop 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. Lab workers Health workers Counselors 2

This Workshop Has 16 Modules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Overview of HIV Infection Integration of HIV Rapid Testing in Programs Overview of HIV Testing Technologies HIV Testing Strategies and Algorithms Assuring the Quality of HIV Rapid Testing Safety at the HIV Rapid Testing Site Preparation for Testing – Supplies and Kits Blood Collection: Finger prick Lab workers Health workers Counselors 3

This Workshop Has 16 Modules 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Performing HIV Rapid Tests Inventory Use and Care of Equipment Quality Control External Quality Assessment Blood Collection and Handling: Dried Blood Spot Documents and Records Professional Ethics Lab workers Health workers Counselors 4

How Will You Learn? Lecture Discussion Paper-based exercise Video Hands-on practice Energizer/Game Lab workers Role-play Health workers Counselors 5

Certification 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 50 specimens tested under direct supervision. Lab workers Health workers Counselors 6

Workshop Agenda Lab workers Health workers Counselors 7

Let’s Introduce Ourselves Please tell us the following: • Your name • Job position • Organization • Expectations for the workshop Lab workers Health workers Counselors 8