CT-RI PHTC Webinar: "HIV Partner Referral Services: Program Overview and the Role of Public Health Professionals"

The CDC estimates that nationally, 20% of people with HIV infection are unaware of their status. 20-30% of those who are informed of exposure to HIV through partner services are found newly infected. Join us for this dynamic webinar describing the current CT DPH Partner Services Program and how you as public health professionals can utilize this resource in your community.

For more information and to register, please visit www.train.org and search by either title or course id: 1037503

Webinar Learning Objectives:

• Describe the current trends in HIV infections in Connecticut.
• Explain what partner services are and how they are conducted on an HIV positive individual.
• Describe the role partner services play in detecting previously undiagnosed HIV.
• Recognize the role of clinicians and community-based organizations in facilitating partner services.