NC HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral Training

Whetstone Consultations is proud to be the sole provider of the HIV Counseling, Testing, & Referral training for the HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch.  We are honored to have the opportunity to train folks to be better prepared to do this important work. 

The Training

This 2-day skill-building training is designed to better prepare participants to counsel and test a wide-range of people in a variety of settings using different testing technologies and strategies.  While it includes some lecture format, it is primarily interactive.  Participants are expected to complete role plays to develop their skills. 
This training is NOT basic HIV information but assumes participants have already attained that information. 

"I will be a better clinician now that I am aware of the client's expectations."
-Ellie G., Disease Intervention Specialist

Primary Target Audience

The target audience for this training is people doing or planning to do counseling and testing at the HIV STD Branch, local health departments, or agencies funded by the branch for such services.  Persons doing CTR at other venues or providing others services such as HIV case management are admitted as space allows. 
This training is NOT for persons who simply need HIV contact hours for certification. 

The Application Process

The application process is completed ONLY online.  Before you start the process determine your three top dates and locations.
  1. Complete the HIV knowledge entrance exam. If passed (greater than 70%) you will automatically be forward to number 3.  
  2. If not passed, you may print the questions for further study and retake the test. 
  3. Complete the on-line application form.
  4. With in ten days you will receive email notice from Whetstone regarding your placement in a training or on the waiting list. 
  5. If you are placed in a training you must, within10 days, confirm your acceptance and intent to attend. 
  6. Note:  If you are subsequently unable to attend, please notify us by email or phone so that we may contact someone on the waiting list to fill your space. 

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