*This event is for Project MUSHROOM ONLY*

This training event is an interactive, in-person HIV rapid testing training for those who are interested in offering point-of-care rapid HIV testing. 

Objectives:  At the end of this program, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss HIV transmission and timeline of appearance of HIV rapid testing laboratory markers.
2. Perform 50 μl fingerstick blood collection.
3. Perform two different CLIA waived rapid HIV tests (OraQuick^® Advance and INSTI^®) using fingerstick whole blood, including running external controls for quality measure.

Nursing Contact Hours Accreditation Statement:

This continuing education activity has been provided by the WV Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center for 5.1 contact hours.  The WV Regional Partner is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the State of WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.  WVBRN provider number 50-26128.  This activity is also approved for Licensed Practical Nurses for 5.1 contact hours.

Intended Audience

Project MUSHROOM 

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