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

1. Explain HIV transmission, symptoms, and stages of disease process. 

2. Describe HIV epidemiology nationally and regionally. 

3. Discuss the types of HIV testing and their role in reducing disease transmission in the United States. 

4. Discuss HIV testing recommendations. 

5. Review current HIV prevention methods with an emphasis on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). 

6. Discuss key takeaways for understanding your role in ending the HIV epidemic in your community. 

 

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

 

ACCREDITATION

In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education credit, all required evaluations must be completed within three days of the training and EMS certification number MUST be provided.

EMS ConED: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of emergency medical services continuing educational development. This event is eligible for 1.0 credit hours.

In order to receive EMS credits, you must provide your certification number.

In order to receive EMS credits, you will need to complete this evaluation within 72 hours of the completion of this training.

Certificate of Attendance: With completion of the required evaluations, participants can receive a certificate of attendance from the MAAETC.

Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states.  It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s). Certificates will be emailed out 3-6 weeks after the evaluation period has closed.

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 TR7HA53201-01-00 from the HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.