HIV/AIDS Program
HIV Prevention Counseling Workshop
"So much information and so well put together. The varied educational formats were great."
"Although the role plays are challenging, they provide for an incredible amount of learning."
Objectives
These workshops will assist health care providers and others who work with people at risk for HIV to develop the skills necessary to provide HIV prevention counseling.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Assist individuals to recognize their personal HIV risk.
- Motivate clients toward behavior change.
- Discuss serologic testing for antibodies to HIV.
- Counsel individuals with seronegative and seropositive test results using the presented guides.
- Discuss and arrange for the notification of sex and/or needle sharing partners of individuals who have seropositive test results.
Format
Lectures, audio-visuals, role plays, discussions, and demonstrations. Up-to-date manual and reference guides are provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop requires in-person attendance in Seattle, WA. This is not a web-based course.
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Workshop Selection
Individuals should register for the 3-day HIV Prevention Counseling Workshop if the agency they work for meets any of the following criteria:
- Receives federal funding to support programs providing HIV counseling/testing and partner notification services;
- Receives federal funding support indirectly through the use of the WA State Public Health Lab for HIV testing;
- Receives state funding for the direct support of individual staff members providing HIV counseling/testing and/or partner notification services;
- Serves significant numbers of high-risk individuals.
2008 Dates
All workshops are scheduled 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Participants should plan to leave no earlier than 5:00 PM each day.
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January 29-31, 2008
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March 26-28, 2008 |
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October 28-30, 2008 |
Fees
- $175 for 3-day HIV Prevention Counseling Workshop.
- Fee is payable when enrollment is confirmed.
- Cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the scheduled course for which you are confirmed. Refunds will not be made for less than 5 days notice of cancellation or for "no shows."
Location
All workshops are held at:
Course Facilitators
- Kathy Silverman
Educator Consultant
Public Health - Seattle & King County
- Bill DeYoung
Disease Intervention Specialist
Public Health - Seattle & King County
How to Register
Pre-registration is required.
Workshops are limited to 15 persons. Enrollment priority is given to persons who provide HIV prevention counseling and testing services as a part of their employment.
Fill out the form below and press the send button to register. After you press the Send button at the bottom of the page, you will be taken to our Thank You webpage which confirms your request.
Any questions?
For more information, contact Diane Ferrero at 206-296-4649 or diane.ferrero@kingcounty.gov
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