HIV 500/501 TRAINING

HIV 500 is the required four hour training prerequisite for HIV 501 client-centered counseling, testing, and partner services training. The HIV 500 course provides specific information related to HIV history, origination, transmission modes, disease progression, testing types/options, prevention, universal precautions, laws, and statistics to prepare participants to become HIV pre and post test counselors.

HIV 501 counseling, testing, and partner services training is a two and one-half day (2 1/2) session. This training provides a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS, testing protocols; HIV relevance to domestic violence; and enhancement in client-centered risk reduction counseling skills for individuals providing services in the public and private sector.

HIV 501 Update is an annual two hour class that includes updates on forms, processes, legislation, programs, statistics, and is required of all HIV pre and post test counselors.

Register for the HIV 500/501 counselor training (Area 4, Florida Department of Health)

Registrations are no longer accepted via fax. To register for the HIV 500/501 class, please use the online registration link above. For more information, contact Area4.Train@flhealth.gov or call 904-253-1886.

500/501 Training Schedule

Date Class Time Location
September 24, 2025 501 Update 3 - 5 p.m. Virtual
October 28-30, 2025 500/501
In-person Training
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. DOH-Duval Central Health Plaza
515 W. 6th St.
3rd Floor Conference Room
Jacksonville, FL 32206
November 19, 2025 501 Update 3 - 5 p.m. Virtual
December NO CLASS