HIV Rapid Testing Workshop Introduction 2005 HIV Rapid Testing Workshop Introduction 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. Accuracy Reliability Quality Safety

This Workshop Has 16 Modules 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

This Workshop Has 16 Modules 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

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

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 50specimens tested under direct supervision.

Workshop Agenda

Let’s Introduce Ourselves Please tell us the following: Your name Job position Organization Expectations for the workshop