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This is an on-demand course You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully and completely viewing all the materials/video content and having a passing grade on the exam. Course Description: Brief overview of the course content, goals, and target audience. This training outlines the vital role of peer supporters in building trust, reducing stigma, encouraging retention in care, and linking clients to services like Ryan White programs, housing, mental health care, and PrEP access. Through lived experience, active listening, and ethical boundaries, peer supporters can empower individuals to achieve viral suppression, reduce transmission, and lead full, healthy lives. Kentucky-specific data is highlighted to contextualize the state's HIV trends, risk populations, and disparities compared to national statistics. Special attention is given to the challenges of stigma, mental health, medication adherence, and disclosure, particularly within the state's rural and recovery communities. Learning Objectives *Explain HIV biology, stages, and essential medical terms. * Identify transmission modes and interpret testing types/timelines. *Analyze prevention methods (PrEP, PEP, condoms, harm reduction). *Navigate treatment pathways and real-world barriers. *Deliver holistic peer support: adherence, stigma, mental health, resources *Access Kentucky-tailored resources, leveraging local data & programs. Course Segments: Segment 1: HIV Overview including demographics Segment 2: Testing, Prevention, Treatment after Segment 3: Stigma and discrimination Segment 4: HIV support resources Segment 5: Peer Support’s role in HIV Care
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