Educational Offerings

We create learning environments in which clinical and non-clinical professionals feel safe to reflect on their own beliefs and social norms while remaining up to date on the latest clinical innovations and skills. Our programs promote connections and transform healthcare services for residents in Virginia.

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Curriculum Overview

  • Curriculum Offerings

    Prevention Counseling Series

    Bloodborne Pathogens

    Benefits 101

    HIV and Substance Use

    HIV and Mental Health

    HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis

    Treatment as Prevention (TasP)

    Cultural Equity and Responsiveness

  • Technical Assistance

    Regional/Agency Topics Upon Request

    *Partner Counseling

    *Hepatitis Testing Training

    *Refresher for HIV Waived Rapid Training

Prevention Counseling Series: Facts (Part 1)

Basic information regarding the history of HIV in America; Ending the HIV Epidemic; the lifecycle of HIV; syndemic of HIV; the progression of HIV disease, including viral suppression (U=U); routes of transmission and risk factors for acquiring HIV; common co-morbidity conditions such as STIs, viral hepatitis and TB; diagnostic algorithms for HIV, including conventional blood draws; Opt-Out testing; Rapid Start; availability and effectiveness of treatment for HIV; special populations (women, incarcerated, transgender, adolescence/youth, persons who inject drugs, etc.); Treatment as Prevention (TasP); and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) information. 

Prevention Counseling Series:Fundamentals of Counseling (Part 2)

HIV test results and delivery of reactive test results; assessing HIV/STI risk; risk reduction counseling, including motivational interviewing and trauma informed care; Status Neutral Prevention; PrEP and referral for negative individuals at risk; PEP; continuum of care with linkage to HIV medical support, including re-engagement; blood borne pathogens; medication adherence training to increase retention in care and antiretroviral medication adherence among HIV positive people; and on-line resources, including local specific to the region. 

Prevention Counseling Series: Fundamentals of Waived Rapid (Part 3)

In-person Waived Rapid HIV Testing education training and observation sign off to all participants - including algorithm for testing; preparing/breaking down the HIV test station; conducting finger stick HIV testing (Insti, Determine, Home tests and any other rapid test technology identified by VDH); running external quality controls; conducting quality assurance activities and observation of technique, along with HIPAA expectations; reporting for HIV tests to VDH, including partner notification.

Treatment as Prevention (TasP)

Treatment as Prevention (TasP) and Prevention training – including the importance of Antiviral Therapy (ART) medication adherence and what it takes to achieve undetectable status, and prevention with the spread of HIV.  Benefits of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk for HIV, clinical trials history, adherence to medication and options to receive PrEP with pharmaceutical assistance programs/ insurance programs.  Include overview of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Non-Occupation Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP).

HIV & Mental Health

How to work with individuals with mental health issues (both treated and untreated) and how these issues may impact HIV management. Impacts of mental health with aging and intimate partner/domestic violence. 

HIV & Substance Use

How to work with individuals actively using substances and recovery strategies. Assessing when harm reduction and Syringe Service Programs (SSP) are an option. Opioid overdose and Naloxone. Examine how SU may affect HIV management. 

Cultural Equity and Responsiveness

Cultural Equity and Responsiveness training – including enhancing diversity and inclusion; stigma reductions; unconscious bias; social determinates; cultural humility and awareness; responsive services for racial/ethnic minorities, injection drug users, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning populations to assist with retention in HIV medical care.

HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Training

In-depth discussion of HIV disease progression; CD4 and viral load as predictors and treatment management markers, including viral suppression. HIV’s intersection with STIs/HEP, including epidemiology, risk assessment, specimen collection, identification/diagnosis, adherence and management of co-morbidities, and Partner Services for HIV/STIs. 

Benefits 101

Benefits 101 – including training for HIV service providers on enrolling positive clients and those at high risk for HIV into insurance plans (ACA/VMAP) and training for providers in assisting their clients in utilizing insurance.  This shall also include SSI, SSDI, housing, food, and pharmaceutical assistance programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All trainings are free of charge

  • We have the capacity to serve small and large groups ranging from 5-60 staff at a time.

  • There is no limit. We can provide trainings on a consistent basis (quarterly, annually, etc.) to fit your team needs.