| DATE: |
Jun 15, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023
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| DESCRIPTION: |
The Blood Draw Training for HIV Testing is a one day training for HIV prevention staff, HIV Partner Services Providers and Tribal Coordinators who want to learn how to draw blood for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and syphilis testing. This training will include practice drawing blood and performing a live stick on another person. The goal of this training is to increase the capacity of HIV prevention staff, so they are able to provide more comprehensive services to clients in the field.
Objectives:
During this training, participants will:
• Define drawing blood and infection control
• Explain the benefits of the different types of collection for drawing blood
• Discuss the necessary materials for drawing blood from the arm and hand
• Summarize how to draw blood for HIV testing
• Practice drawing blood for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV) and syphilis testing
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for full participation in this event. Please contact Tina Smith at tina.smith@wisc.edu. Requests are confidential.
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| LOCATION: |
UW Milwaukee, 161 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee |
| PARKING INFORMATION: |
The School of Continuing Education provides a parking discount for participants in its classes/programs who park in The Shops of Grand Avenue structure. The structure is entered from Plankinton Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and Michigan Street.
https://uwm.edu/sce/welcome/directions/
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| REGISTRATION PROCESS: |
Please register for this meeting online via this website. |
