This program will provide updates regarding effectively and properly conducting HIV pre and post-test prevention counseling for inmates in the prison setting.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify key elements of HIV infection and the body’s response
• Describe different types of HIV tests
• Define role of nurses in patient counseling and education related to HIV testing
• Discuss application of HIV testing guidelines in the Corrections environment
• Demonstrate counseling skills used in prevention counseling through illustrative role play activities

Accreditation Offered:

PSNA:  The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is an approved provider of continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity qualifies for 4.75 contact hours.

CEU: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh, awards Continuing Education Units to individuals who enroll in certain educational   activities.  This program is awarded 0.475 continuing education credits.