HIV Testing and Policy

HIV Testing in NYS: 2010 Update

This half-day training will provide information about new developments in HIV testing as a result of passage of Chapter 308 of the Laws of 2010.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  • List the core elements of the 2010 New York State HIV Testing law (S.8227/A.11487) and their importance;
  • Understand the time line for implementation of the new law including the development of regulations by the NYSDOH;
  • Recall that HIV testing must be offered to all persons between the ages of 13 and 64 receiving hospital or primary care services with some limited exceptions;
  • Describe the simplified process for obtaining patient consent for HIV testing;
  • List the elements of HIV pre and post-test counseling with an emphasis on streamlining the process;
  • Recall the responsibility of the health care provider to arrange for follow-up medical care for all patients who test HIV positive;
  • Describe changes in HIV testing related to occupational exposure; and,
  • Explain revised disclosure practices.

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in basic HIV/AIDS.

Audience: Experienced and new health or human service providers who offer HIV testing as a part of their job responsibilities and other providers who require clarification on the 2010 HIV testing law.

Additional Training: Participants who would like an opportunity to practice the skills associated with offering HIV testing services may choose to attend "HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session".

To Register: Use the Training Centers' links.

Date Location Training Center
July 11 Manhattan Cicatelli
July 18 Rochester CHBT
August 4 Johnson City STAP
August 8 Hawthorne ARCS
September 21 Manhattan Cicatelli
September 26 Buffalo ARC-GBC
September 29 Syracuse REACH

CNE: The School of Public Health, University of Albany, is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program is being presented in joint sponsorship with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. (Contact Hours: 3.0 hours; Approval Code TWDQEL-PRV-10-159)

OASAS: The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is an OASAS Certified Education and Training Provider. This course is approved for initial credentialing and renewal of CASAC, CPP and CPS for 3.0 clock hours.*

*Course are not approved for initial credentialing for CPS.

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HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session

This one-day training will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Assess when a client requires face-to-face pre-test counseling;
  • Conduct streamlined pre-test counseling;
  • Deliver preliminary positive and confirmed positive HIV test results;
  • Link newly diagnosed HIV positive patients to health care and support services;
  • Work in partnership with HIV positive patients to promote notification of sexual and needle sharing partners, and;
  • Conduct the NYS domestic violence screening protocol.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and attendance at "HIV Testing in NYS: 2010 Update" or an equivalent training.

Audience: Any health or human service provider who offers HIV testing as part of their job responsibilities.

To Register: Use the Training Centers' links.

Date Location Training Center
July 12 Manhattan Cicatelli
July 19 Rochester CHBT
August 5 Johnson City STAP
August 9 Hawthorne ARCS
September 22 Manhattan Cicatelli

CNE: The School of Public Health, University of Albany, is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This program is being presented in joint sponsorship with the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute. (Contact Hours: 6.5 hours; Approval Code 6VKSFE-PRV-06-079)

OASAS: The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute is an OASAS Certified Education and Training Provider. This course is approved for initial credentialing and renewal of CASAC, CPP and CPS for 6.5 clock hours.*

*Course are not approved for initial credentialing for CPS.

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