Hepatitis C

This statewide curriculum on hepatitis C was developed by AHP for California state HIV test counselors and seeks to integrate HIV and HCV testing and train new HIV/HCV test counselors throughout the state. We are dedicated to providing client centered counseling skills to discuss HCV risk behaviors, harm reduction options and appropriate result disclosure messages to all clients testing for HCV.

Administering the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 and OraQuick HCV Antibody Test (Live)

In this course participants will learn about the accuracy of the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/2 and OraQuick HCV Antibody Test technology, quality assurance requirements, result interpretation, and basic universal precautions. Includes trainer demonstration, participant practices, and evaluation of: fingerstick sample collection skills; test administration, and results interpretation skills.

Length: 5 hours

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Integrated Hepatitis C/HIV Counseling and Testing (Online)

This online course is designed for HIV test counselors working at sites that also offer hepatitis C testing. Participants will learn about hepatitis C and its prevention, and build skills around integrating hepatitis C prevention counseling into their current practice. Topics include: talking with clients about injection drug use, harm reduction options for hepatitis C, and client-centered approaches to combining hepatitis C and HIV risk assessments.

Length: Self-paced, typically 2 – 3 hours.

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Hepatitis C