A tailored course, built for your situation
Advancing HIV Care Continuity in Test and Treat Programs
A tailored course for professionals advancing universal HIV treatment strategies
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
High rates of early disengagement from HIV care undermine the promise of universal test and treat.
The situation this course is for
Despite expanded access to antiretroviral therapy, a significant number of patients disengage from care soon after initiation. This weakens treatment outcomes, increases transmission risk, and strains public health systems relying on sustained patient retention to meet epidemic control goals.
Who this is for
Public health professional or clinical researcher focused on HIV treatment programs, with demonstrated involvement in policy or systems improvement initiatives.
Who this is not for
This is not for entry-level volunteers, general healthcare support staff, or those without direct involvement in HIV program design or evaluation.
What you walk away with
- Identify root causes of unplanned care interruptions in ART programs
- Design patient-centered retention strategies aligned with test and treat goals
- Implement adaptive monitoring systems for early re-engagement
- Strengthen linkage between clinical care and community support structures
- Optimize data use for real-time program adjustments
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Universal Test and Treat
Establish core principles of test and treat models and their role in epidemic control. Explore global adoption patterns and key implementation challenges.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining test and treat
- Global policy alignment
- ART initiation standards
- Treatment eligibility
- Guideline harmonization
- Service integration models
- Public health impact
- Equity considerations
- Stigma barriers
- Geographic disparities
- Monitoring frameworks
- Program evaluation
Module 2. Understanding Care Continuity
Analyze the patient journey from diagnosis to long-term retention. Identify common disruption points and contributing systemic factors.
12 chapters in this module
- Patient pathway mapping
- Entry point dynamics
- Initial retention
- Missed visits
- Silent dropout
- Re-engagement barriers
- Social determinants
- Transport challenges
- Clinic accessibility
- Disclosure fears
- Caregiver roles
- Support systems
Module 3. Root Causes of Interruption
Examine clinical, structural, and behavioral drivers behind early exit from care. Use real-world data to prioritize intervention areas.
12 chapters in this module
- Economic pressures
- Medication side effects
- Clinic congestion
- Staff turnover
- Documentation gaps
- Transport costs
- Work conflicts
- Family responsibilities
- Mental health
- Substance use
- Stigma exposure
- Trust erosion
Module 4. Patient-Centered Engagement
Develop strategies that place patient needs at the center of care design. Integrate feedback loops and adaptive service models.
12 chapters in this module
- Listening to patients
- Feedback collection
- Community advisory
- Peer input
- Satisfaction surveys
- Barriers reporting
- Service customization
- Flexible scheduling
- Decentralized care
- Home delivery
- Mobile clinics
- Digital reminders
Module 5. Retention by Design
Build robust retention frameworks into program architecture. Use systems thinking to reduce dependency on individual motivation.
12 chapters in this module
- Default follow-up
- Automated alerts
- Task shifting
- Community tracing
- Mentor mothers
- Peer navigators
- SMS check-ins
- Call center use
- Data triggers
- Risk stratification
- Early warning
- Response protocols
Module 6. Community Integration
Strengthen ties between clinical sites and community networks. Leverage local assets to sustain engagement beyond facility walls.
12 chapters in this module
- Community diagnosis
- Local partnerships
- Trusted messengers
- Faith leaders
- Market vendors
- School staff
- Traditional healers
- Support groups
- Family education
- Stigma reduction
- Local ownership
- Sustainability planning
Module 7. Data for Action
Transform raw program data into timely, actionable insights. Build dashboards that drive proactive patient management.
12 chapters in this module
- Data collection
- Visit tracking
- Missed visit flags
- Automated reports
- Daily summaries
- Weekly trends
- Geospatial mapping
- Risk scoring
- Alert systems
- Response logs
- Retention metrics
- Program adjustments
Module 8. Adaptive Program Delivery
Implement learning cycles that allow programs to evolve in response to patient behavior and system feedback.
12 chapters in this module
- Pilot testing
- Rapid iteration
- Feedback analysis
- Process refinement
- Service adaptation
- Model variation
- Context fit
- Resource alignment
- Staff training
- Supervision models
- Quality circles
- Change management
Module 9. Workforce Capacity
Strengthen team capabilities to support continuous care. Focus on motivation, skills, and systems that sustain performance.
12 chapters in this module
- Team roles clarity
- Training refreshers
- Mentorship
- Supervision
- Burnout signs
- Motivation drivers
- Recognition systems
- Task sharing
- Clinical support
- Guideline access
- Peer learning
- Performance feedback
Module 10. Equity in Access
Ensure test and treat models serve marginalized populations equitably. Identify and remove structural barriers to care.
12 chapters in this module
- Marginalized groups
- Gender disparities
- Age gaps
- Rural access
- Urban poor
- Youth engagement
- Sex workers
- Drug users
- Prison populations
- Documentation issues
- Legal barriers
- Cultural safety
Module 11. Financing Sustainable Care
Align funding models with long-term retention goals. Explore blended financing and efficiency strategies for continuity.
12 chapters in this module
- Cost per retention
- Funding cycles
- Donor alignment
- Government integration
- Efficiency gains
- Task shifting
- Community delivery
- Digital tools
- Unit cost tracking
- Sustainability planning
- Local ownership
- Budget advocacy
Module 12. Scaling What Works
Translate pilot successes into national systems. Navigate policy, procurement, and implementation at scale.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy adoption
- Guideline updates
- Procurement rules
- Training rollout
- Monitoring expansion
- Quality assurance
- Supervision scaling
- Data integration
- Stakeholder alignment
- Ministry coordination
- Donor harmonization
- National ownership
How this maps to your situation
- High patient volume with early attrition
- Fragmented data systems
- Limited community engagement
- Workforce constraints
Before vs. after
Before
Programs rely on individual effort to retain patients, leading to inconsistent outcomes and preventable treatment gaps.
After
Systems are designed to automatically support retention, using data, community ties, and adaptive workflows to sustain engagement.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 45 hours of self-paced learning, designed for integration with professional responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Without structured retention strategies, test and treat programs risk high dropout rates, increased transmission, and inefficient use of resources, undermining public health goals.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike general public health courses, this program focuses specifically on continuity in HIV care, with implementation tools validated in high-burden settings and tailored to test and treat challenges.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Public health professionals, program managers, and clinical researchers working to improve retention in HIV treatment programs.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is prior experience with HIV programs required?
Yes, the course assumes direct involvement in or oversight of treatment initiatives.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45 hours of self-paced learning, designed for integration with professional responsibilities..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
30-day money-back guarantee·
144 chapters·
Hand-built playbook included·
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