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FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
HIV Prevention, Counseling & Testing Workshop
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 21 & 22, 2011
8:00 am - 4:00 pm each day
Spokane Regional Health District
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This 2-day workshop is intended for healthcare providers and counselors working with people with HIV or at risk for HIV. The CDC-based curriculum is designed to assist providers in their work by teaching the skills necessary for effective HIV prevention counseling, testing, and referral.
Note: This workshop does not satisfy the 4-hour or 7-hour basic HIV/AIDS education requirement by the Department of Health for licensure in many healthcare professions.
Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Assist individuals in recognizing their personal HIV risk.
- Motivate individuals toward lowering their risk.
- Discuss HIV risk, disease, and antibody testing.
- Provide post-test counseling for individuals with negative or positive results.
- Arrange for partner notification for sex and needle-sharing partners of individuals testing positive.
- Have a working knowledge of Washington State law regarding HIV testing.
Format
Lectures, audio-visuals, skills practice, discussions and demonstrations. Up to date references and handouts are provided throughout the workshop.
Class Fee
This class is being offered free of charge.
Location
Spokane Regional Health District
1101 West College Avenue, Room 320/321
Duration
2-Day Course: 8:00 am–4:00 pm each day.
Refreshments will be provided; lunch is on your own. Participants must be present for the full 2-day period.
State Certified Instructor:
The workshop will be facilitated by State-certified HIV Prevention Counselor Maryellen Cooley.
For more information, contact:
Maryellen Cooley, HIV Prevention Specialist
(509) 324-1544, or
Darcy Wilson, Registrar
(509) 324-1542
Additional workshops may be scheduled at alternative sites by arrangement.
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