Module 12: Conclusion
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| Course: | Advanced Counselor Skills Pre-Training Course |
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| Date: | Saturday, July 18, 2026, 5:32 AM |
Description
Module 12: Conclusion
Module 12:
Conclusion
Module 12: Conclusion, Screen 2 of 5
HIV Test Counselor Basic Training
Thank you for all your hard work. We have covered a lot of material in this online pretraining course. By now you are well prepared for the Basic Counselor Skills Training.
The Basic Counselor Skills Training is an intense, hands-on learning experience. It includes opportunities to discuss counseling issues and practice skills. You will watch experienced counselors model the Risk Assessment and Disclosure portions of the HIV counseling session. You will have opportunities to practice specific sections of the counseling session and to get feedback. You will be trained and certified to administer and read the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Test.
This online training has given you the background to be a knowledgeable and engaged participant in the live training. We hope you feel confident and committed to participating actively in that training. It will help you be an effective HIV test counselor.
HIV Test Counselor Basic Training
Thank you for all your hard work. We have covered a lot of material in this online pretraining course. By now you are well prepared for the Basic Counselor Skills Training.
The Basic Counselor Skills Training is an intense, hands-on learning experience. It includes opportunities to discuss counseling issues and practice skills. You will watch experienced counselors model the Risk Assessment and Disclosure portions of the HIV counseling session. You will have opportunities to practice specific sections of the counseling session and to get feedback. You will be trained and certified to administer and read the OraQuick ADVANCE Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Test.
This online training has given you the background to be a knowledgeable and engaged participant in the live training. We hope you feel confident and committed to participating actively in that training. It will help you be an effective HIV test counselor.
Module 12: Conclusion, Screen 3 of 5
What We Learned
Before we get to the final Mastery Test, let’s take a look back at the objectives of this course. If you’re not sure about any of the topics, use the links to go back and review.
Objectives
What We Learned
Before we get to the final Mastery Test, let’s take a look back at the objectives of this course. If you’re not sure about any of the topics, use the links to go back and review.
Objectives
- Explain the rationale and goals of HIV test counseling [Module 1]
- Describe each of the components of informed consent [Module 2, Screens 4 and 12]
- Explain rapid testing [Module 2, Screens 6–7]
- Explain basic information about the OraQuick test and know where
to find more detailed information [Module 2, Screens 13–14] - Define the General Principles of HIV test counseling:
- Client-centered counseling [Module 3, Screen 5–6]
- Context [Module 3, Screen 7]
- Individualized sessions [Module 3, Screen 8]
- Information alone doesn’t change behavior [Module 3, Screen 9]
- Neutral stance [Module 3, Screen 10]
- Limited role [Module 3, Screen 11]
- Explain how HIV is transmitted and how to prevent transmission [Module 5, Screens 2–5, 11]
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the range of human sexuality and its relationship to HIV transmission [Module 5, Screens 6–10]
- Define harm reduction in relation to HIV transmission [Module 6, Screens 4–5]
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of injection drug use and its relationship to HIV transmission [Module 6, Screen 7]
- List a variety of harm reduction options [Module 5, Screen 11; Module 6, Screen 7]
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Stages of Change and the implications for HIV test counseling [Module 7, Screens 3–10]
- Explain the window period [Module 8, Screen 4–8]
| - Explain the meaning of negative, preliminary positive, and positive HIV test results. [Module 2, Screen 7; Module 2, Screen 14; Module 8, Screens 5–9; Module 9, Screen 3]
Module 12: Conclusion, Screen 4 of 5
References and Resources
This is a list of the most important links and images from the Online BCIT. In addition to the links here, you’ll find even more information in our Online Resources. Thanks for going through the Online BCIT.
See you in the live training, the Basic Counseling Skills Training!
Module 1: What is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is it Important?
Module 2: Informed Consent
Module 5: HIV Transmission and Prevention
Module 6: HIV, Drugs, and Injection Drug Use
Module 7: The Stages of Change and Risk Reduction Steps
References and Resources
This is a list of the most important links and images from the Online BCIT. In addition to the links here, you’ll find even more information in our Online Resources. Thanks for going through the Online BCIT.
See you in the live training, the Basic Counseling Skills Training!
Module 1: What is HIV Test Counseling? Why Is it Important?
- Frequently Asked Questions in HIV Counseling and Testing
- Comparing Health Education with Client-Centered Counseling
Module 2: Informed Consent
Module 5: HIV Transmission and Prevention
- Continuum of Risk for Sexual Transmission of HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV link
- Sexuality CET
Module 6: HIV, Drugs, and Injection Drug Use
Module 7: The Stages of Change and Risk Reduction Steps
Module 12: Conclusion, Screen 5 of 5
Concluding the Training
You have now completed the training and are ready for your Course Mastery Test. This test will reflect important information you have learned throughout this training. You must score at least 80 percent on this test to be eligible to take the Basic Counselor Skills Training. If you do not achieve this score, you will see only the questions you answered incorrectly and we will give you the chance to review that information. Then you can retake the test. Completing the quiz digitally is highly preferred. But if for some reason you cannot do so please email us at ahptrainings@ucsf.edu and we will send you a PDF version of the quiz to print.
Link to mastery test
Concluding the Training
You have now completed the training and are ready for your Course Mastery Test. This test will reflect important information you have learned throughout this training. You must score at least 80 percent on this test to be eligible to take the Basic Counselor Skills Training. If you do not achieve this score, you will see only the questions you answered incorrectly and we will give you the chance to review that information. Then you can retake the test. Completing the quiz digitally is highly preferred. But if for some reason you cannot do so please email us at ahptrainings@ucsf.edu and we will send you a PDF version of the quiz to print.
Link to mastery test