Care Services Training

Required Training and Resources for Care Services Providers and Internal Staff

CORE TRAINING – These courses are required for the HIV/STD workforce. You must complete core training within the first year of employment.

STD 101: What You Need to Know – This interactive, easy-to-understand course offers an overview of the most common STDs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and HIV. New staff must complete STD 101 within the first year of employment.

Advanced Motivational Interviewing (AMI) – AMI is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. AMI is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. AMI is highly recommended within the first year of employment.

Resources

HIV and Texas Law

HIV/STD Educational Materials

Resources for HIV Medical and Psychosocial Support Services Contractors

  • Clinical Resources
  • HOPWA
  • Planning and Reports
  • Other Resources

Ryan White Eligibility Policy