Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program

Information for Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program Instructor Trainers

Frequently Asked Questions
I'm still not clear about the dual certification for the Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program. How does dual certification work and why is it important?
It is crucial for all instructor trainers to be well-informed about dual certifications. Some instructor candidates who attend the Hispanic HIV/AIDS instructor course can obtain two certificates--one as an instructor in Hispanic HIV/AIDS Program: Fundamentals and another as an instructor in Basic HIV/AIDS Program: Fundamentals.

Instructor candidates can be bilingual in English and Spanish or monolingual in either one. Likewise, the course can be offered in either language as long as we consider the populations that these candidates will later work with. Candidates who meet all requirements and are bilingual can obtain both certificates. A candidate who meets the requirements, speaks only English, and works with Hispanic/Latino populations who speak primarily English, can obtain both certificates.

A candidate who speaks only Spanish will receive a certificate as a Hispanic Program instructor only. That candidate will not be certified as a Basic Program instructor since the Basic Program is only available in English. Instructor candidates who receive only one certificate do not qualify to be instructor trainers since ITs must be certified in both the Hispanic and Basic Fundamentals instructor courses.

For more information see your Hispanic HIV/AIDS Guide for Training Instructors.