The Basics of Rapid HIV Testing

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

About this audio conference

Many clinics are moving from conventional HIV testing to rapid testing because it is easier to integrate into a family planning visit and clients get results before they leave the clinic. However, adding rapid testing to your menu of clinic services can sometimes present new challenges.

As a result of this audio conference, listeners will be able to:

• Explain the rationale for the 2006 CDC HIV testing recommendations;
• Explain Arizona laws regarding informed consent;
• Identify three issues to consider when choosing a rapid test;
• Identify the key components to successful implementation of rapid HIV testing.

Audience

Family Planning and reproductive health care staff.

Speaker

Amanda Newstetter, MSW, is a Project Director at the Center for Health Training in Oakland, CA. She has worked in the field of HIV since 1984 and started as an HIV test counselor in San Francisco in 1985 when the test became available. She coordinated HIV counseling and testing services for Planned Parenthood for seven years. For the last 15 years, she has managed a variety of HIV projects at the Center for Health Training and conducted HIV-related training throughout the western region.