HIV RAPID TESTING COURSE

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Course Description:

This 5 days training course is developed for health care professionals to provide HIV rapid testing for different target groups. It will enable them to properly collect specimen, test and interpret the test results accurately following the national standard protocols and algorithms.

Course Goal:

To provide participants with necessary knowledge, skill and attitude needed to perform HIV rapid test.

Course Objectives: By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:

Describe the basics of HIV and HIV Testing Services.
Describe the spectrum and complexity of HIV testing Technologies
Apply the national testing strategy and algorithm
Apply biosafety principles in HIV Rapid Testing Site during specimen collection and HIV rapid testing.
Describe the supplies and work area setup for HIV testing
Collect capillary blood for HIV rapid testing.
Apply HIV rapid testing techniques following the national testing algorithm.
Apply the quality assurance activities at all testing level to achieve quality and reliable HIV result.
Describe the supply chain management of HIV RTK at the health facilities setup.
Recognize the application of documents and records in the quality system and the monitoring of programs
Apply the basic principles of professional ethics during HIV Rapid Testing

Training Methods and Activities

Interactive presentation/lecture
Exercises/group discussions, case study, Q and A
Daily recap, wrap up
Practical demonstration
Role play
Self-reflection, think-pair-share

Training Materials and Resource (including references)

Pen, handbook, flipchart, laptop/computer, marker, LCD projector, used during the training
Participant manual and Facilitator guide
National algorithm
Registration format, SOPs, job aids
HIV rapid testing kits
Timer
Specimen collection materials (lancet, capillary tube, swab, glove, gauze, plaster……etc.
Characterized specimens (positive and negative)
Pre/post-test, daily and end of training evaluation forms

Mode of Evaluation

Participant Evaluation:

Formative:

Pretest

Summative:

Knowledge (40%): post-test-exam
Practical examination (60%) on performing HV rapid testing

Course Evaluation

Daily evaluation
Daily trainer’s feedback evaluation
End course evaluation

Criteria for Course Completion

Participants who scored less than 80% (Knowledge 30 and Practical exam 50) in a post testing will be given re-exam after exhaustive coaching and if he/she cannot pass the re-exam he/she will get certificates of completion.

Criteria for Certification of Competence (COC)

Participants will be certified when a cumulative score is > 80% in the summative assessment,
NB: – The participant should score >50 out of 60 in the practical exam
Full attendance of the training duration

Trainee’s Selection Criteria:

TOT training participants will be health professionals working in the health system with a minimum of BSc in Medical laboratory Sciences.

Trainer Selection Criteria

Participated in HIV rapid testing training material preparation or
Trained on HIV rapid testing TOT training
Has training on training facilitation skill (Optional)

Course Continuing Education Unit (CEU)

Course Duration:

5 days

Venue

Training centers which can accommodate trainees and trainers with adequate ventilation
Adequate place to accommodate up 25 – 30 participants and trainers;
Appropriate for any classroom arrangement and group work exercise activities.
Laboratory facilities for practical demonstration

Composition

20-25 trainees with
1:5 ratio

Listing ID: 8214
Course Code: CHSCPD06/12/22/A015
CPD Unit: 15 CEU
Course Duration: 5 Days