The generic training materials below have been developed by the TRACE Initiative team to support the roll-out of HIV recency testing. They are intended to be downloaded, adapted, and utilized by stakeholders in various countries. For technical assistance in adapting the materials to suit specific context and needs, please visit Contact Us.
The objectives of this training module are to give the audience a general understanding of recency testing, the science behind it, and how to use recency testing in routine HTS to achieve epidemic control.
The objectives of this training module are to review the routine HTS services, patient flow, and algorithm. This module will focus on diagnostic and retesting algorithm at ART site while reviewing the step-wise procedures for testing.
The objectives of this module are to give a broad overview of ethical principles in public health research and explain the processes for obtaining and documenting consent. This module will also review eligibility criteria for RTRI.
The objectives of this module are to give the audience an understanding of why we collect risk factor information and how that information can be used along with the practical aspect of how to interview and how to complete risk factor forms.
The objective of this module is to introduce the principles and laboratory testing performance of rapid test for recent infection (RTRI).
The objectives of this training module are to train the audience how to perform the rapid point of care test for recency. This includes the procedures for blood collection and sample storage for RTRI (finger prick, DBS, and venous). The majority of this module should be practical with heavy oversight by master trainers.
The objectives of this training module are to train the audience in the proper procedures for specimen collection both venous blood and DBS. The majority of this module should be practical with heavy oversight by master trainers.
The objectives of this training module are to explain how recency fits into routine HTS procedures. In addition, the audience will understand how to determine HIV status and determine recent infection.
The objectives of this module are to review test quality control procedures and introduce proficiency testing.
The objectives of this is to train laboratory staff in developing plasma QC panels for ensuring the quality of the POC testing done.
The objectives of this module are to review procedures for data collection tools at the laboratory such as QC logbooks.
The objectives of this module are to train facility staff or supervisors in how to properly complete data collection forms.
The objectives of this module are to train above site level staff on how to asses data quality and how to improve data quality at the facility and laboratory.
The objectives of this module are to train above site level staff on data management, aggregation, simple analysis, and reporting of recency data.
The objectives of this module are to train above site level staff on how to use the data coming from the recency program for program improvement and surveillance.
The objectives of this module are to review confidentiality & data security as well as present procedures for adverse events & protocol violations.
The objectives of this module are to train above site level staff on continuous quality improvement – what it is, how to conduct it, and how to ensure the cycle of quality improvement is achieved.
The objectives of this module are to discuss how to respond to different scenarios & participant questions as well as review how recent HIV infection testing fits into the national HIV algorithm.
The objectives of this is to train laboratory staff in developing DTS QC panels for ensuring the quality of the POC testing done.
