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Training
Training courses are designed for agency staff contracted by DSHS to perform HIV/STD prevention, care, and surveillance services in Texas. Training is provided by DSHS and other professional health education agencies. We reserve the right to limit participation in any DSHS-funded training course to DSHS-funded contractors.
Training Calendar
| Live Session Date and Time (CT) | Location | Course | Register/Join |
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| February 23-27, 2026 | Houston | Foundations of HIV Testing & Navigation | Registration open Register |
| May 11-15, 2026 | Austin | Foundations of HIV Testing & Navigation | Registration opens April 15, 2026 Register |
| August 17-21, 2026 | Dallas | Foundations of HIV Testing & Navigation | Registration opens July 15, 2026 Register |
| October 19-23, 2026 | El Paso | Foundations of HIV Testing & Navigation | Registration opens September 15, 2026 Register |
| November 16-20, 2026 | Dallas | Foundations of HIV Testing & Navigation | Registration opens October 15, 2026 Register |
Registering for TRAIN Texas
Some courses are hosted by TRAIN Texas. Visit TRAIN Texas at tx.train.org to get started.
- Non-HHS employees: Instructions for accessing TRAIN are on the login screen. Use your agency account and not a personal email account as your user ID. When you create your account, select “Texas User Group” under the GROUPS tab.
- HHS enterprise employees (including DSHS employees): All employees have a TRAIN Texas account. Your email address is your user ID.
You must log in before searching for the course. If you search for the course and try to register without logging in, you will get an error message.
Courses
- Advanced Motivational Interviewing (AMI)
- Foundations of HIV Testing and Navigation (FTN)
- Fundamentals of STD Intervention (FSTDI)
- HIV Navigation in Texas (HNT)
- Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
Resources
- Combination Prevention Job Aid: Healthy Options (English) | Opciones Saludables (Spanish)
- NIH – Prevention Training Resources
- NIH – Treatment Training Resources
- National HIV Curriculum
DISCLAIMER: This webpage is designed to provide information on HIV provider training resources. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by DSHS of any agency or provider contained therein. The information on this page is subject to change without notice.
Contact the HIV/STD Program to learn more.