When
Feb 18, 2026
12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.
Registration
Cost: $40
Clinicians who are not members of NPAO and who require financial assistance are encouraged to contact [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.
Description
This webinar explores the spectrum of nurse practitioner–led HIV prevention in Ontario, highlighting how NPs are advancing equitable access to HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention services across diverse populations. Drawing on real-world practice examples, presenters will discuss updated HIV testing guidance, low-barrier and culturally safe models of care, and innovative approaches such as status-neutral care. The session will emphasize practical strategies NPs can use to identify opportunities for HIV testing, navigate prevention options, and reduce structural, social, and geographic barriers for patients at increased risk of HIV.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Apply current HIV testing and prevention guidance to identify when HIV testing is appropriate and confidently initiate or refer patients to PrEP, PEP, or other prevention services using a status-neutral approach.
- Describe and implement practical strategies used in nurse practitioner–led settings to overcome barriers to HIV testing and prevention for populations such as newcomers, uninsured clients, Indigenous communities, and those facing stigma or geographic isolation.
Speakers
- Patrick O’Byrne NP PhD
- Veronica Proper, MPH, NP
- Matthew Canning, MN, NP-PHC