About the course

Course Design:
Self-directed. 

Duration: 
It will take you 2 hours to complete. 

Eligibility for this course: 

All nurses and doctors working in Western Cape Government facilities.

Accreditation: 
1 CEU's in Area of Practice, Level 1, according to SANC  guidelines.

Certification: 
Participants need 80% pass mark for final quiz.

Published: 
June 2025

If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply to start:

Your supervisor details are required

Apply to enroll

Course outline

The following topics are covered in this course:

1. Introduction to HIV testing services

  • Importance of HIV testing services
  • Make every contact count
  • When and who to test for HIV
  • Professional ethics in HIV testing


2. HIV rapid tests

  • How do HIV rapid tests work
  • Types of HIV rapid tests
  • HIV self-screening tests (oral and blood tests)


3. Preparing for HIV testing

  • P Preparing the testing space
  • Exposure to infectious fluid
  • Record-keeping in HTS


4. HIV testing procedure

  • HIV pre-test advice
  • HTS consent and testing record
  • HIV rapid test procedure step-by-step


5. HIV diagnosis

  • What How to read the HIV rapid test result
  • HIV diagnosis algorithm
    • Non-reactive results
    • Reactive results
    • Discrepant results
    • Invalid results
  • Support and linkage to care



Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness
People Development Centre

Acknowledgements:

  • Knowledge Translation Unit