This training program will provide HIV training and related topics for first responders.

1. Describe the basics of personal protective equipment usage to defend against blood borne pathogens. 
2. Define at least two HIV prevention tools in the professional setting. 
3. Understand streamlined guideline use of occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). 

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the post-training evaluation. 

 

The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a cooperative agreement of $2,917,621 and 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Additional funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Disease. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Any trade names for products mentioned are for training and identification purposes only. The contents of this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Funding was made possible in part by U1OHA29295 from the HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau and the PA DOH. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.