What is PrEP Navigation?

PrEP Navigation is the process of connecting people who want to use HIV medicines to protect themselves from HIV infection to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-related counseling or treatment. This is similar to case management.

Case management is defined as a health care process in which a professional helps a patient or client develop a plan that coordinates and integrates support services that the patient/client needs to optimize the healthcare and psycho-social possible goals and outcomes.

Recommended Trainings

Self-paced or On-demand

• Clinical Education Initiative (CEI)- PEP& PrEP Learning Pathways
• National HIV Curriculum- HIV Prevention Module
• National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers (NNPTC)- Sexual Health & PrEP e-Learning
• AIDS Education and Training Center Program (AETC) Southeast- PrEP Curriculum
• Please PrEP Me- A Frontline Provider Training on PrEP Research, Care, and Navigation

In-person or Virtual (Click to register for upcoming sessions)

• SC AETC
• SC DHEC STD/HIV
  • PrEP 101
  • PrEP Navigation
  • PrEP Navigation 201

PrEP Navigator Tools and Manuals

• HIV Risk Reduction Tool
• PrEP Navigation Manual
• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
• Patient Communication Tips/Guidelines

Paying for PrEP

Medication assistance programs are available through pharmaceutical companies and other nonprofit organizations to assist with covering the cost of medication.

• Medicaid
• ACA
• Advancing Access
• Patient Advocate Foundation

Contact Us

STD/HIV Hotline: 1-800-322-2437

For more information about nPEP or for all other inquiries, email us at PrEPMeSC@dhec.sc.gov