Module 11: Integrated Testing for HIV and HCV
Module 11: Integrated Testing for HIV and HCV, Screen 5 of 15
How Can Counselors Support Clients Around HCV Testing?
Counselors can share . . .
• Information about hepatitis C
• Their comfort in talking about injection drug use
• Harm reduction options for hepatitis C as well as HIV
Sometimes counselors are concerned that an integrated HIV/HCV session will take more time. The California State Office of AIDS has made integration of hepatitis C and HIV counseling a priority, so we will all be working together to make it work.
How Can Counselors Support Clients Around HCV Testing?
Counselors can share . . .
• Information about hepatitis C
• Their comfort in talking about injection drug use
• Harm reduction options for hepatitis C as well as HIV
Sometimes counselors are concerned that an integrated HIV/HCV session will take more time. The California State Office of AIDS has made integration of hepatitis C and HIV counseling a priority, so we will all be working together to make it work.