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Applying the Health Equity Lens: An Organizational Approach
This on-line self-paced training is designed to navigate a leadership team through the process of applying a health equity lens to the work of their organization. The training walks the leadership team through 12 distinct steps, providing guiding questions to explore at each step in the process of applying a health equity lens. The training allows the team to conveniently gather their responses to these questions for use in ongoing organizational change and development. Objectives: As a result of participating in this training, an organization’s leadership team will be able to:
Intended Audience: This program is intended for the leadership team of a health care institution, community-based organization or other non-profit organization involved in delivering health or human services. Members of a leadership team might include: the executive director, program managers, supervisors, HR personnel, quality improvement staff, members of the board of directors, community advisory board, and others. The training is also open to anyone who is interested in health equity, organizational development and improving services to meet the needs of all communities. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that individuals complete the Health Equity On-Line training prior to taking this course. This on-line self-paced training is designed to navigate a leadership team through the process of applying a health equity lens to the work of their organization. The training walks the leadership team through 12 distinct steps, providing guiding questions to explore at each step in the process of applying a health equity lens. The training allows the team to conveniently gather their responses to these questions for use in ongoing organizational change and development. Objectives: As a result of participating in this training, an organization’s leadership team will be able to:
Intended Audience: This program is intended for the leadership team of a health care institution, community-based organization or other non-profit organization involved in delivering health or human services. Members of a leadership team might include: the executive director, program managers, supervisors, HR personnel, quality improvement staff, members of the board of directors, community advisory board, and others. The training is also open to anyone who is interested in health equity, organizational development and improving services to meet the needs of all communities. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that individuals complete the Health Equity On-Line training prior to taking this course. |
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Introduction to Sexual Health
Training Description: This 4-hour training (two, 2-hour webinars) will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills for providing stigma-free, affirming, sex-positive interactions with all clients. Participants will learn that Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy sexuality throughout one’s life. It is a natural and normal part of overall health and is more than avoiding disease and unwanted pregnancy. This training will introduce participants to the belief that sexual health and sexuality are an important part of one’s emotional and physical health. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the six principles of sexual health. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 4-hour training (two, 2-hour webinars) will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills for providing stigma-free, affirming, sex-positive interactions with all clients. Participants will learn that Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy sexuality throughout one’s life. It is a natural and normal part of overall health and is more than avoiding disease and unwanted pregnancy. This training will introduce participants to the belief that sexual health and sexuality are an important part of one’s emotional and physical health. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the six principles of sexual health. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Promoting Health Equity by Addressing Medical Mistrust
This online, self-paced training that consists of two separate modules is designed to increase physician and non-physician health and human service providers’ knowledge of medical negligence and systemic discrimination as a source of medical mistrust and introduce strategies for employing a health equity-informed approach to build current day trust and engagement in care. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to medical mistrust; · Recall at least 3 historical examples of systemic discrimination and medical negligence that create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Describe how current day systemic discrimination and medical practices create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Identify 2 scenarios where medical mistrust could arise and impact an interaction with a client; · Recall 3 communication strategies rooted in Self-Determination Theory to promote client trust. Intended Audience: Physician and non-physician health and human services providers Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants complete the “Health Equity” Online Training prior to taking this course. This online, self-paced training that consists of two separate modules is designed to increase physician and non-physician health and human service providers’ knowledge of medical negligence and systemic discrimination as a source of medical mistrust and introduce strategies for employing a health equity-informed approach to build current day trust and engagement in care. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to medical mistrust; · Recall at least 3 historical examples of systemic discrimination and medical negligence that create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Describe how current day systemic discrimination and medical practices create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Identify 2 scenarios where medical mistrust could arise and impact an interaction with a client; · Recall 3 communication strategies rooted in Self-Determination Theory to promote client trust. Intended Audience: Physician and non-physician health and human services providers Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants complete the “Health Equity” Online Training prior to taking this course. |
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Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections: The Evidence Base
This online training is the first course in a series. It contains four modules and sets the stage for the evidence base of integrating Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in corrections. It covers the epidemiology of national and state opioid crisis and summarizes the latest data for those diagnosed with an OUD entering the criminal justice system. This course serves as a primer for the science of Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder, “SUD/OUD” and the FDA approved medications for treating OUD. It offers an emphasis on the evidence base for providing MOUD in the correctional setting and dispels misperceptions of OUD and MOUD. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired.? It takes approximately 60 minutes to complete all modules. At the end of the training, you're invited to complete a brief evaluation survey and your feedback will help us improve the future offering of this training. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite:?None Audience:? The intended audience for this course includes Social Workers, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), Correctional Officers, other non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and staff directly involved with MOUD programming in the corrections setting. This online training is the first course in a series. It contains four modules and sets the stage for the evidence base of integrating Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in corrections. It covers the epidemiology of national and state opioid crisis and summarizes the latest data for those diagnosed with an OUD entering the criminal justice system. This course serves as a primer for the science of Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder, “SUD/OUD” and the FDA approved medications for treating OUD. It offers an emphasis on the evidence base for providing MOUD in the correctional setting and dispels misperceptions of OUD and MOUD. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired.? It takes approximately 60 minutes to complete all modules. At the end of the training, you're invited to complete a brief evaluation survey and your feedback will help us improve the future offering of this training. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite:?None Audience:? The intended audience for this course includes Social Workers, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), Correctional Officers, other non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and staff directly involved with MOUD programming in the corrections setting. |
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Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections
Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections Intended Audience: The intended audience includes social workers, CASACs, Correctional leadership, Correctional Officers, Nurses, Correctional Health Staff and other staff directly involved with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programming. This 15-minute quick learn focuses on the importance of addressing stigma within corrections and provides a framework for understanding stigma related to substance use disorders (SUD) and the role language plays in reducing stigma. This course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections Intended Audience: The intended audience includes social workers, CASACs, Correctional leadership, Correctional Officers, Nurses, Correctional Health Staff and other staff directly involved with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programming. This 15-minute quick learn focuses on the importance of addressing stigma within corrections and provides a framework for understanding stigma related to substance use disorders (SUD) and the role language plays in reducing stigma. This course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
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Health Equity
The goal of this one-hour online training is to increase non-physician health and human services providers’ understanding of the importance of health equity, and how health equity impacts the clients they work with. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to health equity. · List the social determinants of health. · Describe how health equity is impacted by the social determinants of health. · Identify three steps that non-physician health and human services providers can take to implement a health equity lens in their work. Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: None The goal of this one-hour online training is to increase non-physician health and human services providers’ understanding of the importance of health equity, and how health equity impacts the clients they work with. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to health equity. · List the social determinants of health. · Describe how health equity is impacted by the social determinants of health. · Identify three steps that non-physician health and human services providers can take to implement a health equity lens in their work. Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: None |
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Overview of HIV
This online training serves as an introductory course for non-physician health and human services providers. The training provides up-to-date information about HIV in four different modules. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 120 minutes to complete all modules. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS.
This online training serves as an introductory course for non-physician health and human services providers. The training provides up-to-date information about HIV in four different modules. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 120 minutes to complete all modules. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS.
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Webinar: Promoting Health Care Services for Black and Latino Young Gay Men and Men who Have Sex with Men (YMSM)
This 2-hour webinar will explore the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." This 2-hour webinar will explore the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." |
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Opioids 101
This webinar will review basic information about opioid use with a focus on why people use opioids, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used opioids and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs
This webinar will review basic information about opioid use with a focus on why people use opioids, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used opioids and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs
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Stimulants 101
This webinar will review basic information about stimulant use with a focus on why people use stimulants, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used stimulants and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to: 1. Use a Harm Reduction framework to identify risks and develop strategies for engaging People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in care, retaining PWUD in care, and for reduction of drug related harms 2. Understand how tolerance, route of administration, and Drug, Set, and Setting impact the way drugs effect people who use drugs 3. Describe the effects of drugs to service providers and PWUD 4. Understand the continuum of drug use and how stigma, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity impact both people’s vulnerability to and capacity for effectively dealing with drug-related harm Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs This webinar will review basic information about stimulant use with a focus on why people use stimulants, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used stimulants and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to: 1. Use a Harm Reduction framework to identify risks and develop strategies for engaging People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in care, retaining PWUD in care, and for reduction of drug related harms 2. Understand how tolerance, route of administration, and Drug, Set, and Setting impact the way drugs effect people who use drugs 3. Describe the effects of drugs to service providers and PWUD 4. Understand the continuum of drug use and how stigma, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity impact both people’s vulnerability to and capacity for effectively dealing with drug-related harm Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs |
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HIV Jeopardy
This interactive webinar will be exactly what the title says - An HIV Jeopardy game, including prizes! Come test your knowledge while having fun at the same time. Length of time shall be however long it takes to win! This interactive webinar will be exactly what the title says - An HIV Jeopardy game, including prizes! Come test your knowledge while having fun at the same time. Length of time shall be however long it takes to win! |
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Meeting and Working With Clients Remotely
Goals of this course: This 90-minute webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link:
Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. Goals of this course: This 90-minute webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link:
Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. |
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The ABCs of Hepatitis
Training Description: As many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. This 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: As many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. This 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Webinar: SOC/TTM Strategies for HIV/STI Behavioral Change Part II
This two hour webinar builds upon the first part of this series “Webinar: Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change.” This training will introduce participants to specific processes of change to be applied after a behavioral assessment is completed. The training series is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work.
As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is required that participants take “Webinar: Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change” prior to attending this webinar.
Audience: Health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. This two hour webinar builds upon the first part of this series “Webinar: Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change.” This training will introduce participants to specific processes of change to be applied after a behavioral assessment is completed. The training series is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work.
As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is required that participants take “Webinar: Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change” prior to attending this webinar.
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Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change Webinar
Training Description: This two-hour webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the rationale for assessing the client’s readiness for HIV/STI-related behavior change. Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-hour webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the rationale for assessing the client’s readiness for HIV/STI-related behavior change. Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections
Training Description: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain an issue of public health significance with a disproportionate burden among gender and sexual minorities. This 90-minute training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of common STDs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of chlamydia. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain an issue of public health significance with a disproportionate burden among gender and sexual minorities. This 90-minute training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of common STDs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of chlamydia. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Combating Stigma through Language
During this live, interactive webinar, we will examine the roots of stigmatizing language and behavior, and the impact of stigma on health. With the understanding that a stigma-free environment is achieved as a result of ongoing [self]-assessment and seeking guidance from stigmatized communities and groups, strategies for reducing stigmatizing language and behavior will be presented. We will explore the power of language to form and inform our thoughts and behaviors. Stigma-free language will be demonstrated as an impactful step that can be taken to both reduce learned stigma and stigmatizing behavior. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with language and to identify opportunities for reducing stigmatizing language and behavior in their own practice or provision of services. During this live, interactive webinar, we will examine the roots of stigmatizing language and behavior, and the impact of stigma on health. With the understanding that a stigma-free environment is achieved as a result of ongoing [self]-assessment and seeking guidance from stigmatized communities and groups, strategies for reducing stigmatizing language and behavior will be presented. We will explore the power of language to form and inform our thoughts and behaviors. Stigma-free language will be demonstrated as an impactful step that can be taken to both reduce learned stigma and stigmatizing behavior. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own experiences with language and to identify opportunities for reducing stigmatizing language and behavior in their own practice or provision of services. |
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Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Series
Training Description: This webinar series will prepare non-physician health and human services providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to employ a non-judgmental, sex-positive approach during all client interactions. The course will be delivered in six parts over 3 days for a total of 13.0 hours of training. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comfort talking about sexual health, sexual behavior, and sexual pleasure. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This webinar series will prepare non-physician health and human services providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to employ a non-judgmental, sex-positive approach during all client interactions. The course will be delivered in six parts over 3 days for a total of 13.0 hours of training. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comfort talking about sexual health, sexual behavior, and sexual pleasure. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Peer Work Works
This 1 - 1/2 hour webinar will discuss concretely what Peer work is and is not. Join us for an interactive discussion with Peer(s) who are currently certified and working in the field. Learn about the benefits, rewards, and challenges of the work. This 1 - 1/2 hour webinar will discuss concretely what Peer work is and is not. Join us for an interactive discussion with Peer(s) who are currently certified and working in the field. Learn about the benefits, rewards, and challenges of the work. |
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Safer Sex During COVID-19
This 1-hour webinar outlines the rationale and best practices for talking to clients about how they can protect themselves and minimize their risk of Covid-19 transmission. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
This 1-hour webinar outlines the rationale and best practices for talking to clients about how they can protect themselves and minimize their risk of Covid-19 transmission. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Sexual Health and Development
Training Description: This two-hour webinar will review sections from the current Sex, Gender, and HIV course related to sexual development, trauma, anatomy, and sexual health. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and distinguish the stages of sexual development. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-hour webinar will review sections from the current Sex, Gender, and HIV course related to sexual development, trauma, anatomy, and sexual health. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and distinguish the stages of sexual development. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Concurrent HIV/AIDS Diagnosis: Implications for Community Based Organizations and Public Health Messaging
Description The purpose of this webinar is to increase CBO staff, peer workers and other health and human services providers’ understanding of concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis and explore opportunities for public health messaging to better engage people who are living with HIV who are undiagnosed or not in care. Objectives By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to * Explain what concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis means *Increase awareness about populations most affected *Describe some common causes that may contribute to a concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis *Craft community messages about the effectiveness of HIV treatment and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment *Explore opportunities for HIV testing and linkage to care programs
Description The purpose of this webinar is to increase CBO staff, peer workers and other health and human services providers’ understanding of concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis and explore opportunities for public health messaging to better engage people who are living with HIV who are undiagnosed or not in care. Objectives By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to * Explain what concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis means *Increase awareness about populations most affected *Describe some common causes that may contribute to a concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis *Craft community messages about the effectiveness of HIV treatment and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment *Explore opportunities for HIV testing and linkage to care programs
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Live_Webinar | Contextualizing YMSM and YMSM of Color: Building Foundations for Care
Description: This 90-minute, interactive webinar will examine the impact of adolescent development on heath-seeking behavior and engagement in health services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). We will consider the role of language, generational differences in older and younger MSM, and the application of traditional theories of human development to YMSM. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and practice new strategies for working with YMSM clients through a case study.
Objectives: 1. Recognize the developmental tasks faced by adolescents, and the additional and unique challenges faced by YMSM and YMSM of color. 2. Identify unique factors that influence health behaviors of YMSM and YMSM of color. 3. List strategies for engaging YMSM and YMSM of color in healthcare services that consider their developmental status. Description: This 90-minute, interactive webinar will examine the impact of adolescent development on heath-seeking behavior and engagement in health services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). We will consider the role of language, generational differences in older and younger MSM, and the application of traditional theories of human development to YMSM. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and practice new strategies for working with YMSM clients through a case study.
Objectives: 1. Recognize the developmental tasks faced by adolescents, and the additional and unique challenges faced by YMSM and YMSM of color. 2. Identify unique factors that influence health behaviors of YMSM and YMSM of color. 3. List strategies for engaging YMSM and YMSM of color in healthcare services that consider their developmental status. |
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Live_Webinar | Embracing Benefits & Minimizing Risk: Promoting Sexual Health & Wellbeing for LGBTGNC Clients
This 90-minute, interactive webinar will provide participants with an overview of sexual health promotion practices (ak.a. “risk reduction”) relevant to LGBTGNC clients. Participants will learn about a variety of behavioral and biomedical options for improving and maintaining sexual health, as well as reducing the chances of transmission of STIs and HIV. Facilitators will also review sexual behaviors that LGBTGNC clients may be engaging in, and review key considerations for maintaining an affirming, sex-positive attitude.
Objectives As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
This 90-minute, interactive webinar will provide participants with an overview of sexual health promotion practices (ak.a. “risk reduction”) relevant to LGBTGNC clients. Participants will learn about a variety of behavioral and biomedical options for improving and maintaining sexual health, as well as reducing the chances of transmission of STIs and HIV. Facilitators will also review sexual behaviors that LGBTGNC clients may be engaging in, and review key considerations for maintaining an affirming, sex-positive attitude.
Objectives As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid Overdose Reversal
This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) builds participant knowledge and skills in order to effectively offer harm reduction support for individuals who have experienced an opioid-overdose reversal. This course will review the factors that place a person at risk for overdose and strategies for reducing the risk of future overdose. It will focus on information and referrals that providers can offer an individual after an overdose as well as best practices for agencies to have in place when providing support to clients who have experienced reversal of an overdose.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service professionals and peer workers. Prerequisites: None About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below: a) In-person classroom participation (limited to 10 attendees) b) Virtual classroom participation (limited to 50 attendees on Zoom) After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera and are expected to engage with fellow participants. All participants must comply with the Covid-19 guidelines provided at each location which may include but are not limited to social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent hand washing. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) builds participant knowledge and skills in order to effectively offer harm reduction support for individuals who have experienced an opioid-overdose reversal. This course will review the factors that place a person at risk for overdose and strategies for reducing the risk of future overdose. It will focus on information and referrals that providers can offer an individual after an overdose as well as best practices for agencies to have in place when providing support to clients who have experienced reversal of an overdose.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service professionals and peer workers. Prerequisites: None About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below: a) In-person classroom participation (limited to 10 attendees) b) Virtual classroom participation (limited to 50 attendees on Zoom) After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera and are expected to engage with fellow participants. All participants must comply with the Covid-19 guidelines provided at each location which may include but are not limited to social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent hand washing. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Hepatitis C Care & Treatment Update for Peer Workers
The goal of this 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING is to provide peers with information to support clients who are living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). The training will provide peers with information about HCV transmission, testing, and the progress made in treatment for people living with HCV. Peers will explore practical strategies they can draw on to support clients’ engagement in HCV medical care and treatment. Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies, interactive activities, and group discussion. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers and individuals seeking peer worker certification.
Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. The goal of this 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING is to provide peers with information to support clients who are living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). The training will provide peers with information about HCV transmission, testing, and the progress made in treatment for people living with HCV. Peers will explore practical strategies they can draw on to support clients’ engagement in HCV medical care and treatment. Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies, interactive activities, and group discussion. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers and individuals seeking peer worker certification.
Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. |
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: HIV TESTING SKILLS PRACTICE
This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Any individual involved in delivering HIV testing services, including Peer Workers. Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and attendance at "HIV Testing in NYS" or an equivalent training. About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants: all participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. Please arrive at the training by 9:15 so that we may begin promptly at 9:30 am. Virtual Participants: The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in the Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. All participants: The goal is to have the virtual participants and the in-person participants feel as if they are in one classroom and process all information and activities together. The training agency will have staff to assist participants in each format. Any participant more than 15 minutes late will not be able to enter the training. This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Any individual involved in delivering HIV testing services, including Peer Workers. Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and attendance at "HIV Testing in NYS" or an equivalent training. About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants: all participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. Please arrive at the training by 9:15 so that we may begin promptly at 9:30 am. Virtual Participants: The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in the Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. All participants: The goal is to have the virtual participants and the in-person participants feel as if they are in one classroom and process all information and activities together. The training agency will have staff to assist participants in each format. Any participant more than 15 minutes late will not be able to enter the training. |
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Older Gay Men & MSM Living with HIV: Surviving & Thriving
This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING for health and human services providers will take a deep look at understanding how we can support our clients who identify as older gay men and MSM living with HIV, specifically 50+. We will focus on the challenges these clients may face regarding medication adherence, and linkage to and retention in care. Health and human services providers will learn the most current epidemiological data regarding older gay men and MSM living with HIV. Data will be used to explain the scope of the problem about why HIV is rising among older adults - specifically older gay men and MSM. Participants will analyze how data shapes and impacts our work with this vulnerable population. This training will also explore psychological and social aspects of gay men and MSM living with HIV. Participants will build on this knowledge base to further empathy and compassion for their clients.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers and peers. Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING for health and human services providers will take a deep look at understanding how we can support our clients who identify as older gay men and MSM living with HIV, specifically 50+. We will focus on the challenges these clients may face regarding medication adherence, and linkage to and retention in care. Health and human services providers will learn the most current epidemiological data regarding older gay men and MSM living with HIV. Data will be used to explain the scope of the problem about why HIV is rising among older adults - specifically older gay men and MSM. Participants will analyze how data shapes and impacts our work with this vulnerable population. This training will also explore psychological and social aspects of gay men and MSM living with HIV. Participants will build on this knowledge base to further empathy and compassion for their clients.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers and peers. Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course. |
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Promoting Resilience and Growth in Clients and the Workforce
This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) provides opportunities for participants to build on foundational knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the individuals that they work with. Participants will also explore conditions and strategies essential for fostering vicarious resilience (VR), vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG) and compassion resilience (CR) in self and the workforce. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None; Trauma-Informed Care 101 recommended Breaks: There will be a short morning and afternoon break, as well as a break for lunch
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants are expected to be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group discussion, small group or pair work in groups/breakout rooms, polls, chat, reflection, etc. You are required to indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera for those participating online to see and hear during large group discussions. ITTIC will follow masking policies for the space being utilized for the training. Masking is optional when at the University at Buffalo, and participants are required to respect the individual choices of participants and trainers. There will be sufficient space for those in-person to spread out in the training room. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone), have cameras turned on during the entire training time, and participate in large group and breakout activities to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before This 7-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) provides opportunities for participants to build on foundational knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the individuals that they work with. Participants will also explore conditions and strategies essential for fostering vicarious resilience (VR), vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG) and compassion resilience (CR) in self and the workforce. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None; Trauma-Informed Care 101 recommended Breaks: There will be a short morning and afternoon break, as well as a break for lunch
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants are expected to be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group discussion, small group or pair work in groups/breakout rooms, polls, chat, reflection, etc. You are required to indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera for those participating online to see and hear during large group discussions. ITTIC will follow masking policies for the space being utilized for the training. Masking is optional when at the University at Buffalo, and participants are required to respect the individual choices of participants and trainers. There will be sufficient space for those in-person to spread out in the training room. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone), have cameras turned on during the entire training time, and participate in large group and breakout activities to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before |
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: ROLE OF NON-CLINICIANS in PROMOTING PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PrEP)
This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING will prepare a wide range of staff and other support services providers who work in Medical Clinics (Hospital- and School-based as well as Community Health Clinics), Community-Based Organizations, and any other sites. Where providers deliver services to a person at risk for HIV infection, to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Target Audience
Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID training course allows you to choose how to participate in the training: in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire course, including group work, dyads, whiteboards, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will attend the training at CAI, 505 8th Ave, 19th floor, New York, NY, 10018. (Participants will need Identification to enter the building) Mask and Hand sanitizer will be provided. The training room will have a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees must use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the training to receive credit for this course. Participants must confirm computer compatibility (open the camera and mic and click the Zoom link) in advance. Please be in the Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before the start of the course. This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING will prepare a wide range of staff and other support services providers who work in Medical Clinics (Hospital- and School-based as well as Community Health Clinics), Community-Based Organizations, and any other sites. Where providers deliver services to a person at risk for HIV infection, to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Target Audience
Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID training course allows you to choose how to participate in the training: in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire course, including group work, dyads, whiteboards, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will attend the training at CAI, 505 8th Ave, 19th floor, New York, NY, 10018. (Participants will need Identification to enter the building) Mask and Hand sanitizer will be provided. The training room will have a classroom-wide camera. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees must use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the training to receive credit for this course. Participants must confirm computer compatibility (open the camera and mic and click the Zoom link) in advance. Please be in the Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before the start of the course. |
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Stigma to Affirmation
Training Description: This 6 hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, HCV and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, employment services provider will be able to: 1. Define enacted stigma, anticipated stigma, internalized stigma, intersectional stigma and microaggression; 2. Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices; 3. Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally; 4. Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve; 5. Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma; 6. Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services; 7. Enter dialogue with colleagues, supervisors and people you supervise about moving from a judgement based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers. Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. UR-CCP will continue to follow in-person safety guidelines from the University of Rochester. Masking is optional at this time and individual choices around masking will be respected. There is space for participants to practice social distancing. As the pandemic evolves, these guidelines may be updated and will be sent to registrants prior to the training. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
Training Description: This 6 hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, HCV and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, employment services provider will be able to: 1. Define enacted stigma, anticipated stigma, internalized stigma, intersectional stigma and microaggression; 2. Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices; 3. Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally; 4. Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve; 5. Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma; 6. Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services; 7. Enter dialogue with colleagues, supervisors and people you supervise about moving from a judgement based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers. Prerequisites: None
About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including: large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below:
After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera. UR-CCP will continue to follow in-person safety guidelines from the University of Rochester. Masking is optional at this time and individual choices around masking will be respected. There is space for participants to practice social distancing. As the pandemic evolves, these guidelines may be updated and will be sent to registrants prior to the training. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
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Hybrid | HYBRID Training: Supervising Staff & Peers Who Use Drugs
This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) builds participant knowledge and skills in order to effectively supervise staff or peers who use drugs. Supervisors in Hepatitis C, HIV, and/or Harm Reduction programs often rely on peers to provide supportive services and help retain clients in care. This role is essential to effective programs, but supervisors may find that supervising People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) presents some unique challenges. This training explores the skills needed to effectively provide this type of supervision.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service professionals and peer workers. Prerequisites: None About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below: a) In-person classroom participation (limited to 10 attendees) b) Virtual classroom participation (limited to 50 attendees on Zoom) After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera and are expected to engage with fellow participants. All participants must comply with the Covid-19 guidelines provided at each location which may include but are not limited to social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent hand washing. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
This 3-hour HYBRID TRAINING (see below for details) builds participant knowledge and skills in order to effectively supervise staff or peers who use drugs. Supervisors in Hepatitis C, HIV, and/or Harm Reduction programs often rely on peers to provide supportive services and help retain clients in care. This role is essential to effective programs, but supervisors may find that supervising People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) presents some unique challenges. This training explores the skills needed to effectively provide this type of supervision.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service professionals and peer workers. Prerequisites: None About this Hybrid Training: Please read thoroughly before registering ~ Hybrid-training definition: This HYBRID-training course allows you to choose how you will participate in the training: either in-person or virtually. All participants shall be actively involved in all learning activities for the entire duration of the course, including large group-small group work, dyads, white board, polls, chat, brainstorming, readings, reflection, and open/unmuted discussion. You must indicate how you will participate by selecting one of the registration methods below: a) In-person classroom participation (limited to 10 attendees) b) Virtual classroom participation (limited to 50 attendees on Zoom) After registration confirmation, participants may not change their learning format. In-person participants will be on a classroom-wide camera and are expected to engage with fellow participants. All participants must comply with the Covid-19 guidelines provided at each location which may include but are not limited to social distancing, wearing a mask, and frequent hand washing. The virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone) and have cameras turned on during the entire training time to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before start of the course.
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Live_Webinar | Nutrition and Liver Health
The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to help health and human services providers understand the impact of nutrition on liver health that will inform their work with clients.
By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about Hepatitis C.
The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to help health and human services providers understand the impact of nutrition on liver health that will inform their work with clients.
By the end of the webinar participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about Hepatitis C. |
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Live_Webinar | The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis and Hepatitis C
The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hepatitis C (HCV) epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with HCV and/or have a relationship with opioid use. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager Prerequisite: None The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hepatitis C (HCV) epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with HCV and/or have a relationship with opioid use. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager Prerequisite: None |
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Online Training | PrEP Aware Week 2022: Meet the Ambassadors and Learn About the Social Media Toolkit - Archive
Course Description: Is your agency interested in being involved in PrEP Aware Week 2022? This 60-minute archived webinar will provide an overview of the newly developed PrEP Aware Week 2022 campaign materials, including an accompanying Social Media Toolkit. Participants will be introduced to the PrEP Aware Week ambassadors, a group of 8 diverse PrEP advocates from around the state. This webinar will provide an opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to learn how to utilize free social media products to promote PrEP Aware Week. Training Objectives: As a result of this 60-minute training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: AIDS Institute funded programs, local health departments, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045
Course Description: Is your agency interested in being involved in PrEP Aware Week 2022? This 60-minute archived webinar will provide an overview of the newly developed PrEP Aware Week 2022 campaign materials, including an accompanying Social Media Toolkit. Participants will be introduced to the PrEP Aware Week ambassadors, a group of 8 diverse PrEP advocates from around the state. This webinar will provide an opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to learn how to utilize free social media products to promote PrEP Aware Week. Training Objectives: As a result of this 60-minute training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: AIDS Institute funded programs, local health departments, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045
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Live_Webinar | Trauma Informed Care (TIC) 101 Webinar Series
Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Affirming Sex-Positive Sexual Health for LGBTGNC+ Clients
This 2-part webinar will offer participants the opportunity to learn about how to provide sexual health services to LGBTGNC clients in an affirming way. The webinar will review sexual health & sex positivity, client barriers to participating in sexual health services, and frameworks for providing holistic, client-centered services. Participants will take part in discussions and activities to build understanding of client perspectives and identify client-centered strategies. A key area of focus will be language and practices that can help providers create an affirming environment for transgender and gender non-conforming clients. Participants will also learn about several sources for continued learning. Please note:
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This 2-part webinar will offer participants the opportunity to learn about how to provide sexual health services to LGBTGNC clients in an affirming way. The webinar will review sexual health & sex positivity, client barriers to participating in sexual health services, and frameworks for providing holistic, client-centered services. Participants will take part in discussions and activities to build understanding of client perspectives and identify client-centered strategies. A key area of focus will be language and practices that can help providers create an affirming environment for transgender and gender non-conforming clients. Participants will also learn about several sources for continued learning. Please note:
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Live_Webinar | Healthy Sex! Linking Gay Men to Sexual Health Services
Healthy Sex! Linking MSM to Sexual Health Services is a 2-day webinar with one 90-minute session on each day. In this webinar, participants will learn about sexual health basics for MSM, including sex positivity, sexual behaviors, and STIs. Facilitators will review current epidemiology of HIV for MSM throughout the US and in New York State, including region-specific health alerts. The relationship of different types of sex and chances of acquiring HIV if exposed will be discussed. Finally, barriers and best practices to effective sexual health history will be explored. Objectives: As a result of this 2-day webinar, participants will be able to:?
Healthy Sex! Linking MSM to Sexual Health Services is a 2-day webinar with one 90-minute session on each day. In this webinar, participants will learn about sexual health basics for MSM, including sex positivity, sexual behaviors, and STIs. Facilitators will review current epidemiology of HIV for MSM throughout the US and in New York State, including region-specific health alerts. The relationship of different types of sex and chances of acquiring HIV if exposed will be discussed. Finally, barriers and best practices to effective sexual health history will be explored. Objectives: As a result of this 2-day webinar, participants will be able to:?
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Online Training | Motivational Interviewing Practice - Online Learning
This 45-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an opportunity to practice applying the four processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI): Engaging; Focusing; Evoking; and Planning. By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 0.75 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
This 45-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an opportunity to practice applying the four processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI): Engaging; Focusing; Evoking; and Planning. By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 0.75 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings
Description: This two-part webinar will explore opportunities for harm reduction programs and staff to address pregnancy and reproductive health needs of people who use drugs. It will also prepare non-physician and health and human service providers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills to provide affirming, compassionate care to people who are pregnant and using drugs. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: Previous harm reduction approach training (webinar, half-day, full-day) Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician staff and peer workers who work in syringe services programs (SSP), opioid overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs. Description: This two-part webinar will explore opportunities for harm reduction programs and staff to address pregnancy and reproductive health needs of people who use drugs. It will also prepare non-physician and health and human service providers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills to provide affirming, compassionate care to people who are pregnant and using drugs. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: Previous harm reduction approach training (webinar, half-day, full-day) Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician staff and peer workers who work in syringe services programs (SSP), opioid overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid-Overdose Reversal
Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to effectively offer harm reduction support for individuals who have experienced an opioid-overdose reversal. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for staff and peer workers connected to Drug User Health hubs and non-physician health and human service providers who work with people who use drugs in a variety of settings including Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to effectively offer harm reduction support for individuals who have experienced an opioid-overdose reversal. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for staff and peer workers connected to Drug User Health hubs and non-physician health and human service providers who work with people who use drugs in a variety of settings including Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Safer Injecting and Wound Care
Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to assist people who inject drugs (PWIDs) to identify safer injecting alternatives that work in the context of their reality to keep them and their communities healthier and safer. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers. Materials:
Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to assist people who inject drugs (PWIDs) to identify safer injecting alternatives that work in the context of their reality to keep them and their communities healthier and safer. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers. Materials:
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Online Training | HIV Testing in NYS: On-line Training
This 20-30 minute, interactive on-line training will review the requirements for HIV testing as outlined in NYS Public Health Law and regulation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All clinical providers and community-based providers who offer HIV testing Prerequisite: None This 20-30 minute, interactive on-line training will review the requirements for HIV testing as outlined in NYS Public Health Law and regulation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All clinical providers and community-based providers who offer HIV testing Prerequisite: None |
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Archived_Webinar | Meeting and Working With Clients Remotely - Archive
Goals of this course: This 90-minute archived webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute archived webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link: https://www.hivtrainingny.org/NewsPost/Trending Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. Goals of this course: This 90-minute archived webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute archived webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link: https://www.hivtrainingny.org/NewsPost/Trending Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. |
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Online Training | Opioid Overdose Prevention: Training of Trainers
This Opioid Overdose TOT is a statewide resource for all staff at OOPPs, however this online training does not include NYC-specific guidelines, reporting requirements, and other critical information. NYC-based OOPP staff who will dispense naloxone kits must attend in-person Training of Dispensers (TOD) at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to learn more email naloxone@health.nyc.gov This 90 minute, 3-module, on-line training is a resource for preparing people to serve as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers. Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers prepare people who use substances, their family, friends, community members and others to serve as Opioid Overdose Responders who recognize an overdose and respond by administering Naloxone. Once you have completed this training, you will be directed to take a post-training test. This test will evaluate the knowledge you gained. When you achieve a score of at least 80%, you will be directed to download a letter of attendance that documents successful completion of this training.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the required elements for training community Opioid Overdose Responders to recognize an overdose and respond by administering naloxone; 2. Identify best practices for dispensing naloxone to Opioid Overdose Responders; 3. Identify who should be trained to serve as an Opioid Overdose Responder; 4. Recall additional topics that may be covered with Opioid Overdose Responders, when time permits; 5. Identify practices for effectively tailoring opioid overdose prevention training to the needs of the audience. Audience: Individuals interested in serving as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers who are associated with a NYS Department of Health registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. Important Note: In order to serve as an Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer who dispenses naloxone to others, an individual must be authorized by the clinical director of Opioid Overdose Prevention Program that is registered with the NYS Department of Health. Completion of this training with a score of at least 80% on the post-training test can be the basis on which a clinical director authorizes a person to serve as Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer. This Opioid Overdose Prevention: Training of Trainers is structured in the following way: Module 1: Background knowledge for the trainer This section provides you with background information on opioids, overdose, and naloxone, and then explores what to do during an overdose. It also covers the 911 Good Samaritan Law. Module 2: How to train others to give naloxone In this section, you will review the specific core and recommended training topics that are to be reviewed with trainees when dispensing naloxone kits to them. Then you will review a case scenario of delivering the training to trainees. A video demonstration of the training is also provided. This section will also cover how to dispense a kit to someone after you have trained them. Module 3: Additional questions trainees may have This section covers additional topics that might come up during a training. It is meant to help prepare you for a wide range of questions or concerns that trainees might have. This Opioid Overdose TOT is a statewide resource for all staff at OOPPs, however this online training does not include NYC-specific guidelines, reporting requirements, and other critical information. NYC-based OOPP staff who will dispense naloxone kits must attend in-person Training of Dispensers (TOD) at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), to learn more email naloxone@health.nyc.gov This 90 minute, 3-module, on-line training is a resource for preparing people to serve as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers. Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers prepare people who use substances, their family, friends, community members and others to serve as Opioid Overdose Responders who recognize an overdose and respond by administering Naloxone. Once you have completed this training, you will be directed to take a post-training test. This test will evaluate the knowledge you gained. When you achieve a score of at least 80%, you will be directed to download a letter of attendance that documents successful completion of this training.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the required elements for training community Opioid Overdose Responders to recognize an overdose and respond by administering naloxone; 2. Identify best practices for dispensing naloxone to Opioid Overdose Responders; 3. Identify who should be trained to serve as an Opioid Overdose Responder; 4. Recall additional topics that may be covered with Opioid Overdose Responders, when time permits; 5. Identify practices for effectively tailoring opioid overdose prevention training to the needs of the audience. Audience: Individuals interested in serving as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers who are associated with a NYS Department of Health registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. Important Note: In order to serve as an Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer who dispenses naloxone to others, an individual must be authorized by the clinical director of Opioid Overdose Prevention Program that is registered with the NYS Department of Health. Completion of this training with a score of at least 80% on the post-training test can be the basis on which a clinical director authorizes a person to serve as Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer. This Opioid Overdose Prevention: Training of Trainers is structured in the following way: Module 1: Background knowledge for the trainer This section provides you with background information on opioids, overdose, and naloxone, and then explores what to do during an overdose. It also covers the 911 Good Samaritan Law. Module 2: How to train others to give naloxone In this section, you will review the specific core and recommended training topics that are to be reviewed with trainees when dispensing naloxone kits to them. Then you will review a case scenario of delivering the training to trainees. A video demonstration of the training is also provided. This section will also cover how to dispense a kit to someone after you have trained them. Module 3: Additional questions trainees may have This section covers additional topics that might come up during a training. It is meant to help prepare you for a wide range of questions or concerns that trainees might have. |
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Archived_Webinar | Safer Injecting Part 1 - Archive
This two-part webinar (Part 1 Archive) will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injections practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: · Describe wounds and infections commonly associated with injection drug use; · List the risk considerations for different injection sites (arms, hands, neck or groin) and methods; · Identify strategies to prevent injection related infections and injuries; · Recognize strengths of substance users that can be used to promote evidence-based practices and reduce infection and fatal incidence; and · Provide harm reduction counseling messages tailored to clients’ unique drug-using circumstances to more effectively engage PWIDs. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Related Educational Materials: The Point Post Card: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf Be Aware, Don't Share (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9420.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9421.pdf What Does Your Needle Look Like? https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9508.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9509.pdf Stay Healthy and Survive: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9160.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9161.pdf How to Safely Dispose of Sharps: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0909.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0941.pdf This two-part webinar (Part 1 Archive) will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injections practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: · Describe wounds and infections commonly associated with injection drug use; · List the risk considerations for different injection sites (arms, hands, neck or groin) and methods; · Identify strategies to prevent injection related infections and injuries; · Recognize strengths of substance users that can be used to promote evidence-based practices and reduce infection and fatal incidence; and · Provide harm reduction counseling messages tailored to clients’ unique drug-using circumstances to more effectively engage PWIDs. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Related Educational Materials: The Point Post Card: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf Be Aware, Don't Share (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9420.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9421.pdf What Does Your Needle Look Like? https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9508.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9509.pdf Stay Healthy and Survive: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9160.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9161.pdf How to Safely Dispose of Sharps: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0909.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0941.pdf |
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Archived_Webinar | Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP) Archive
This session will introduce participants to the AIDS Institutes’ Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP). Created in 2020, the BCPP provides critical information and guidance for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are on public benefits and are currently working, considering a return or looking for employment. The BCPP funds nine agencies across New York State to educate PLWHs on how wages impact their public benefits. Benefits Counselors are credentialed through WIP-C (Cornell) with continually updated expertise to support PLWH as they make important decisions related to work and their benefit programs, such as SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and more. The course reviews eligibility criteria and how to access services. Length: 20 minutes Intended Audience: PLWHA, HIV providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peers or anyone working with PLWHAs considering or looking for employment and want more information on how wages impact public benefits. This session will introduce participants to the AIDS Institutes’ Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP). Created in 2020, the BCPP provides critical information and guidance for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are on public benefits and are currently working, considering a return or looking for employment. The BCPP funds nine agencies across New York State to educate PLWHs on how wages impact their public benefits. Benefits Counselors are credentialed through WIP-C (Cornell) with continually updated expertise to support PLWH as they make important decisions related to work and their benefit programs, such as SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and more. The course reviews eligibility criteria and how to access services. Length: 20 minutes Intended Audience: PLWHA, HIV providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peers or anyone working with PLWHAs considering or looking for employment and want more information on how wages impact public benefits. |
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Online Training | Engagement in Care Series: Transgender Clients Living with HIV
As a health and human services provider, you play an important role in helping vulnerable populations engage and remain in care. This module will explore the unique obstacles that transgender people encounter within the healthcare system. The training explores the case example of a young woman of transgender experience who was recently diagnosed as living with HIV. The training will review key strategies to overcome obstacles to HIV care.
By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
As a health and human services provider, you play an important role in helping vulnerable populations engage and remain in care. This module will explore the unique obstacles that transgender people encounter within the healthcare system. The training explores the case example of a young woman of transgender experience who was recently diagnosed as living with HIV. The training will review key strategies to overcome obstacles to HIV care.
By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
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Archived_Webinar | Integrating NYS Certified Peer Workers into the Health Home Care Team - Archive
This session will provide an overview of the NYS Peer Certification Program in HIV, HCV and Harm Reduction and will share a successful program model for integrating peer workers into the health home care team.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This session will provide an overview of the NYS Peer Certification Program in HIV, HCV and Harm Reduction and will share a successful program model for integrating peer workers into the health home care team.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Archived_Webinar | NYS Peer Worker Certification Program Application Process - Archive
This two hour archived webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. This two hour archived webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. |
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Online Training | PrEP Peer Curriculum - Pre-Course Module
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Audience: Peer Workers doing PrEP related work. Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Audience: Peer Workers doing PrEP related work. |
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Archived_Webinar | Safer Injecting Part 2 - Archive
This two-part archived webinar (Part 2) will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injections practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Part 1 of this webinar series is also required. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Related Educational Materials: The Point Post Card: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf Be Aware, Don't Share (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9420.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9421.pdf What Does Your Needle Look Like? https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9508.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9509.pdf Stay Healthy and Survive: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9160.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9161.pdf How to Safely Dispose of Sharps: This two-part archived webinar (Part 2) will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injections practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Part 1 of this webinar series is also required. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Related Educational Materials: The Point Post Card: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf Be Aware, Don't Share (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9420.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9421.pdf What Does Your Needle Look Like? https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9508.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9509.pdf Stay Healthy and Survive: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9160.pdf https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9161.pdf How to Safely Dispose of Sharps: |
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Archived_Webinar | Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities - Archive
This 2 -hour archived webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about HCV. For participants new to HCV, it is recommended that they first view the Hepatitis C basics Archived Webinar. Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peer Workers This 2 -hour archived webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about HCV. For participants new to HCV, it is recommended that they first view the Hepatitis C basics Archived Webinar. Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peer Workers |
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Archived_Webinar | Landing the Job:Resume & Interviewing Skills for Peer Workers - Archive
Landing the Job: Resume Development and Interviewing Skills for Certified Peer Workers Target Audience: NYS Certified Peer Workers in HIV, HCV, HR, as well as individuals seeking certification Landing the Job: Resume Development and Interviewing Skills for Certified Peer Workers Target Audience: NYS Certified Peer Workers in HIV, HCV, HR, as well as individuals seeking certification |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: Promoting Health Care Services for Black and Latino Young Gay Men and Men who Have Sex with Men (YMSM) - Archive
This archived 2-hour webinar explores the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." This archived 2-hour webinar explores the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." |
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Online Training | Updates to HIV Testing Procedures: A Review of New Regulations - Archive
This one-hour archived webinar will review the latest updates to state regulation guiding HIV testing. Topics covered include:
This one-hour archived webinar will review the latest updates to state regulation guiding HIV testing. Topics covered include:
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Online Training | Understanding the Scope and Limits of Data Sharing to Promote Linkage to Care - Archive
This one-hour webinar will review the latest developments in state regulation as they pertain to sharing of patient-specific information for the purpose of linkage and retention in HIV care. Topics to be covered will include:
Intended audience: Mangers and staff from health care facilities, care coordination entities and community based organizations involved in providing services to people living with HIV. This one-hour webinar will review the latest developments in state regulation as they pertain to sharing of patient-specific information for the purpose of linkage and retention in HIV care. Topics to be covered will include:
Intended audience: Mangers and staff from health care facilities, care coordination entities and community based organizations involved in providing services to people living with HIV. |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: NYS HIV, HCV, HR Certified Peer Workers Eligible for College Credits Through Empire State College - Archive
This webinar will provide information about Empire State College's provision of credits for Peer Workers who complete NYS HIV, HCV, HR Peer Worker Certification. After viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:
This webinar will provide information about Empire State College's provision of credits for Peer Workers who complete NYS HIV, HCV, HR Peer Worker Certification. After viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Online Training | Understanding HIV Lab Values- Online Course
Support service providers, like care mangers, case managers, educators, peer workers and others play an important role in helping clients living with HIV to achieve and maintain viral suppression. This online course will help prepare providers to discuss lab values with their clients living with HIV within the scope of their role as a non-physician health and human service provider. This course is divided into three 20-minute modules:
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS.
Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Support service providers, like care mangers, case managers, educators, peer workers and others play an important role in helping clients living with HIV to achieve and maintain viral suppression. This online course will help prepare providers to discuss lab values with their clients living with HIV within the scope of their role as a non-physician health and human service provider. This course is divided into three 20-minute modules:
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS.
Intended audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Archived_Webinar | WEBINAR - Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities - Archive
Description: This 2 -hour webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Description: This 2 -hour webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: Talking With Clients About Fentanyl - Archive
Description: This two-hour webinar will prepare health and human service providers to engage people who use drugs in a discussion about fentanyl, fentanyl related risks, and harm reduction options. Description: This two-hour webinar will prepare health and human service providers to engage people who use drugs in a discussion about fentanyl, fentanyl related risks, and harm reduction options. |
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Live_Webinar | Harm Reduction Services Documentation for Medicaid
Course Description: This half hour training provides participants with an overview of the Harm Reduction Services available through Medicaid, and how to properly document these services.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Staff and Peer Workers working at NYSDOH Authorized Syringe Exchange Programs. Course Description: This half hour training provides participants with an overview of the Harm Reduction Services available through Medicaid, and how to properly document these services.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Staff and Peer Workers working at NYSDOH Authorized Syringe Exchange Programs. |
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Online Training | Hepatitis C Basics - Archive
This 2 -hour archived webinar will provide basic information about Hepatitis C (HCV) for health and human service providers. This webinar can serve as an introductory course for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Hepatitis C. Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers This 2 -hour archived webinar will provide basic information about Hepatitis C (HCV) for health and human service providers. This webinar can serve as an introductory course for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Hepatitis C. Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers |
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Online Training | Organizational Assessment for Peer-Delivered Services - Online Learning
This online module is designed to help agency leadership carefully consider five key domains that are critical to the success of peer-delivered services, with a focus on identifying specific steps to build organizational capacity. The training is most effective when completed as a team by senior leadership of the organization. The learning module can be paused as the team discusses questions in each of the following five domains: defining the roles and responsibilities of peer workers; fiscal issues; hiring issues; providing appropriate supervision; and integration of peer workers into the overall agency operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: This training is intended for members of the leadership team of any health or social services agency that offer, or intend to offer, peer-delivered services. Members of the leadership team may include: executive directors, chief fiscal officers, human resources managers and programs supervisors. Note: This training this most effective when completed by the agency leadership team as a group sitting around a table. Prerequisite: None This online module is designed to help agency leadership carefully consider five key domains that are critical to the success of peer-delivered services, with a focus on identifying specific steps to build organizational capacity. The training is most effective when completed as a team by senior leadership of the organization. The learning module can be paused as the team discusses questions in each of the following five domains: defining the roles and responsibilities of peer workers; fiscal issues; hiring issues; providing appropriate supervision; and integration of peer workers into the overall agency operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: This training is intended for members of the leadership team of any health or social services agency that offer, or intend to offer, peer-delivered services. Members of the leadership team may include: executive directors, chief fiscal officers, human resources managers and programs supervisors. Note: This training this most effective when completed by the agency leadership team as a group sitting around a table. Prerequisite: None |
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Online Training | Peer Worker Code of Ethics in Practice - Online Learning
The AIDS Institute's Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics outlines 19 principles that guide Peer Workers in defining their roles, relationships, and scope of responsibility. As part of the certification process, Peer Workers are required to sign an attestation that they agree to follow this Code of Ethics at all times.
This 30-minute online module will provide Peer Workers with an opportunity to reflect on situations they may encounter in their work and consider how the Peer Worker Code of Ethics can help to determine the best course of action.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: Peer Workers The AIDS Institute's Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics outlines 19 principles that guide Peer Workers in defining their roles, relationships, and scope of responsibility. As part of the certification process, Peer Workers are required to sign an attestation that they agree to follow this Code of Ethics at all times.
This 30-minute online module will provide Peer Workers with an opportunity to reflect on situations they may encounter in their work and consider how the Peer Worker Code of Ethics can help to determine the best course of action.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: Peer Workers |
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Online Training | Motivational Interviewing Overview - Online Learning
This 30-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The course will review the basic elements of Motivational Interviewing and how it can be helpful to providers when working with clients who are HIV positive, infected with Hepatitis C, or require harm reduction services.
By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. This 30-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The course will review the basic elements of Motivational Interviewing and how it can be helpful to providers when working with clients who are HIV positive, infected with Hepatitis C, or require harm reduction services.
By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Online Training | Talking with Clients about Hepatitis C Treatment - Archive
This 2 -hour archived webinar will describe the role of non-clinical health and human services providers in supporting clients living with chronic Hepatitis C as they consider starting hepatitis C treatment. Participants will become familiar with current guidelines regarding populations prioritized for treatment, issues relating to treatment access, and patient assistance resources. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended participants have some knowledge or basic training on hepatitis C. Audience: All health and human service providers. This 2 -hour archived webinar will describe the role of non-clinical health and human services providers in supporting clients living with chronic Hepatitis C as they consider starting hepatitis C treatment. Participants will become familiar with current guidelines regarding populations prioritized for treatment, issues relating to treatment access, and patient assistance resources. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended participants have some knowledge or basic training on hepatitis C. Audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Online Training | Engagement in Care Series: Older HIV+ Men who are Gay or MSM - Online Learning
The Engagement in Care Series highlights important issues in linkage to care, retention in care and treatment adherence for people living with HIV through exploring specific case studies. These brief, interactive on-line trainings take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The first session in this series addresses the case of Will, a 51 year old gay man who has been living with HIV for thirty years. By the end of this module, you will be able to:
The Engagement in Care Series highlights important issues in linkage to care, retention in care and treatment adherence for people living with HIV through exploring specific case studies. These brief, interactive on-line trainings take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The first session in this series addresses the case of Will, a 51 year old gay man who has been living with HIV for thirty years. By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Online Training | Integrating Certified Peer Workers into Health Care Service Delivery for Program Directors and Supervisors - Archive
This 90-minute webinar will review the important role that program directors and supervisors should play in the development and implementation of peer-delivered services with a focus on policies and procedures for hiring and supervising peer workers. Topics to be reviewed include integration of peers into multidisciplinary teams, best practices for supervising and coaching peer workers and strategies to support the development of Peer Worker skills and competencies.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, program directors and supervisors will be able to:
Target Audience: Program Directors and Supervisors This 90-minute webinar will review the important role that program directors and supervisors should play in the development and implementation of peer-delivered services with a focus on policies and procedures for hiring and supervising peer workers. Topics to be reviewed include integration of peers into multidisciplinary teams, best practices for supervising and coaching peer workers and strategies to support the development of Peer Worker skills and competencies.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, program directors and supervisors will be able to:
Target Audience: Program Directors and Supervisors |
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Online Training | Naloxone Dispensing in Pharmacies and the Naloxone Copayment Assistance Program- ARCHIVE
New York State has replaced the replaced the Amphastar generic product with the Adapt Narcan® single step formulation as part of the Opioid Overdose Initiative. NYSDOH has created the Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP). Individuals with prescription coverage as part of their health insurance plan can access naloxone at their local pharmacy and N-CAP will cover co-payments in an amount up to $40. Each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone. This will apply to prescriptions written for an individual and those obtained under standing orders. By the end of this archived webinar, participants will be able to:
New York State has replaced the replaced the Amphastar generic product with the Adapt Narcan® single step formulation as part of the Opioid Overdose Initiative. NYSDOH has created the Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP). Individuals with prescription coverage as part of their health insurance plan can access naloxone at their local pharmacy and N-CAP will cover co-payments in an amount up to $40. Each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone. This will apply to prescriptions written for an individual and those obtained under standing orders. By the end of this archived webinar, participants will be able to:
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Online Training | NYS Peer Worker Certification - Process, Requirements & Starting Your Application - Archive
This one and a half hour webinar will review the requirements for NYS certification of Peer Workers and provide a step-by step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: Peer workers interested in pursuing AIDS Institute certification, supervisors of Peer Workers, and interested others. This one and a half hour webinar will review the requirements for NYS certification of Peer Workers and provide a step-by step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: Peer workers interested in pursuing AIDS Institute certification, supervisors of Peer Workers, and interested others. |
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Online Training | Part I: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part I: What is required prior to submission of an initial limited service laboratory registration application? During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application including, but not limited to, testing program oversight, policies & protocols, testing area, and testing considerations. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part I: What is required prior to submission of an initial limited service laboratory registration application? During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application including, but not limited to, testing program oversight, policies & protocols, testing area, and testing considerations. |
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Online Training | Part II: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part II: Considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing. These considerations and requirements must be in place prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part II: Considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing. These considerations and requirements must be in place prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application. |
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Online Training | Part III: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part III: Initial limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete an Initial Limited Service Laboratory Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part III: Initial limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete an Initial Limited Service Laboratory Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests. |
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Online Training | Part IV: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part IV: Multi-network limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete the Limited Service Laboratory Multi-Network Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests at multiple locations as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part IV: Multi-network limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete the Limited Service Laboratory Multi-Network Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests at multiple locations as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. |
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Online Training | Part V: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part V: Considerations for Rapid HIV Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid HIV Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part V: Considerations for Rapid HIV Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid HIV Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VI: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VI: Considerations for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VI: Considerations for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VII: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VII: Limited services laboratory registration re-application During this segment, we will discuss the process for re-application to renew a limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VII: Limited services laboratory registration re-application During this segment, we will discuss the process for re-application to renew a limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VIII: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VIII: Changing a limited services laboratory registration certificate During this segment, we will discuss what document changes are required to be submitted to the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. We will detail how to document changes in limited service laboratory registration status and how to add and/or delete tests. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VIII: Changing a limited services laboratory registration certificate During this segment, we will discuss what document changes are required to be submitted to the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. We will detail how to document changes in limited service laboratory registration status and how to add and/or delete tests. |
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Online Training | Reversing Opioid Overdose: Training for EMS and Public Safety
This on-line training video, and associated print materials, are designed to prepare public safety and EMS providers, AEMT, EMT-I, EMT-B and CFR/EMR, to administer naloxone using an intra-nasal applicator (mucosal atomizer device) in cases of suspected opioid overdose. Drug overdose from opioids (such as heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others) is a significant problem in all areas of New York State. Naloxone is a medication that safely reverses opioid overdose. Basic Life Support providers are often the first to arrive at the scene of an overdose. EMS and other first response public safety providers who are able to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and are trained to administer naloxone via nasal atomizer will be in a position to help save lives. By viewing this training video, EMS providers will be able to:
Audience: All EMS providers and Public Safety Personnel who are certified as prehospital care providers. TO ACCESS THIS TRAINING: You will be prompted to create a new account if you have not previously used this system. Once you create your account and register for the course, you will receive an email with the link to the training video. A training certificate verifying your completion of the video will be available within 24 hours in your account under “My Courses.” You must log back into the site and click on "My Courses" to retrieve the certificate. Note: The training certificate is only available to those who have watched the entire video, through to the end. Additional Training Requirement: EMS providers and Public Safety Personnel who view the video must follow-up with an agency or regionally approved instructor to complete the skills practice portion of the training. This on-line training video, and associated print materials, are designed to prepare public safety and EMS providers, AEMT, EMT-I, EMT-B and CFR/EMR, to administer naloxone using an intra-nasal applicator (mucosal atomizer device) in cases of suspected opioid overdose. Drug overdose from opioids (such as heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others) is a significant problem in all areas of New York State. Naloxone is a medication that safely reverses opioid overdose. Basic Life Support providers are often the first to arrive at the scene of an overdose. EMS and other first response public safety providers who are able to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and are trained to administer naloxone via nasal atomizer will be in a position to help save lives. By viewing this training video, EMS providers will be able to:
Audience: All EMS providers and Public Safety Personnel who are certified as prehospital care providers. TO ACCESS THIS TRAINING: You will be prompted to create a new account if you have not previously used this system. Once you create your account and register for the course, you will receive an email with the link to the training video. A training certificate verifying your completion of the video will be available within 24 hours in your account under “My Courses.” You must log back into the site and click on "My Courses" to retrieve the certificate. Note: The training certificate is only available to those who have watched the entire video, through to the end. Additional Training Requirement: EMS providers and Public Safety Personnel who view the video must follow-up with an agency or regionally approved instructor to complete the skills practice portion of the training. |
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Online Training | Using Health Literacy Strategies to Improve Patient Materials - Archive
Course Description: The use of written materials is an important component of effective patient education. Although the average adult in the United States reads at an eighth-grade level, most patient materials, including educational materials, registration forms, informed consent forms, or patient letters are written on a high-school or college reading level. This 2 hour webinar will teach participants about what constitutes a health literate material and will build skills that enable participants to identify and create health literate patient materials. At completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess and re-design their organization’s health materials. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. Target Audience: This webinar is intended for staff who prepare written materials such as brochures, patient communications, etc. Course Description: The use of written materials is an important component of effective patient education. Although the average adult in the United States reads at an eighth-grade level, most patient materials, including educational materials, registration forms, informed consent forms, or patient letters are written on a high-school or college reading level. This 2 hour webinar will teach participants about what constitutes a health literate material and will build skills that enable participants to identify and create health literate patient materials. At completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess and re-design their organization’s health materials. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. Target Audience: This webinar is intended for staff who prepare written materials such as brochures, patient communications, etc. |
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Online Training | Updating the HIV Diagnostic Testing Algorithm - Online Learning
This 15-minute online training presents the HIV diagnostic testing algorithm which was updated in 2013 as a result of improvements in HIV testing technologies.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Health care and support service providers who discuss or offer HIV testing Prerequisites: Completion of a basic training in HIV such as the Online Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS This 15-minute online training presents the HIV diagnostic testing algorithm which was updated in 2013 as a result of improvements in HIV testing technologies.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Health care and support service providers who discuss or offer HIV testing Prerequisites: Completion of a basic training in HIV such as the Online Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS |
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Online Training | Webcast: Hepatitis C Testing: Overview of New York State Law
Hepatitis C Testing for People Born Between 1945 and 1965: Overview of New York State Law This 40-minute webcast will:
Who Should View this Webcast The intended audience for the webinar includes those health care providers and health care settings impacted by the law including:
Webcast Sponsored by the New York State Department of Health Hepatitis C Testing for People Born Between 1945 and 1965: Overview of New York State Law This 40-minute webcast will:
Who Should View this Webcast The intended audience for the webinar includes those health care providers and health care settings impacted by the law including:
Webcast Sponsored by the New York State Department of Health |
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Online Training | Webcast: Implementing Rapid Screening for Hepatitis C
This one-hour webcast will assist program managers and supervisors in planning for the implementation of a Hepatitis C screening program using the new FDA approved OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. It will review the potential benefits of HCV rapid testing in a community setting, provide a brief overview of the rapid test device and outline the key elements required in a program’s policies and procedures.
By the end of this webcast, participants will be to:
Prerequisite: None
Audience: This webinar is intended for program managers and supervisors planning to expand services to include Hepatitis C rapid screening. **PLEASE NOTE: **Individuals intending to conduct rapid Hepatitis C screening are strongly encourages to enroll in the one-day Integrating screening for HCV and HIV in-person course. This one-hour webcast will assist program managers and supervisors in planning for the implementation of a Hepatitis C screening program using the new FDA approved OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. It will review the potential benefits of HCV rapid testing in a community setting, provide a brief overview of the rapid test device and outline the key elements required in a program’s policies and procedures.
By the end of this webcast, participants will be to:
Prerequisite: None
Audience: This webinar is intended for program managers and supervisors planning to expand services to include Hepatitis C rapid screening. **PLEASE NOTE: **Individuals intending to conduct rapid Hepatitis C screening are strongly encourages to enroll in the one-day Integrating screening for HCV and HIV in-person course. |
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Online Training | Voices of Faith Part I: Faith Communities' Response to HIV/AIDS
These 5 brief video segments feature faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #1: Rev. Dr. James Forbes pastor of Riverside Church in Manhattan provides an historical overview of the HIV epidemic, including why and how faith community leaders have responded. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182199
Video #2: Faith community leaders from many traditions explain why they have moved to address HIV/AIDS in their congregations. (4:01 min) https://vimeo.com/61182200
Video # 3: Greek Orthodox monk, Fr. Jonathan Cossey shares his spiritual journey which includes dealing with stigma and discrimination after learning that he is living with HIV/AIDS. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182201
Video #4: African American and Latino faith leaders from different traditions provide a rich discussion of how faith communities can offer HIV prevention information, establish health ministries, facilitate HIV testing and help the community face HIV/AIDS in a mature and loving manner. (17 min) https://vimeo.com/61182203
Video #5: Venerable T.K. Nakagati describes two principle teachings of Buddhism, wisdom, and compassion, and discusses how to put these teachings to work in addressing HIV/AIDS. (5:49min) https://vimeo.com/61182206
These 5 brief video segments feature faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #1: Rev. Dr. James Forbes pastor of Riverside Church in Manhattan provides an historical overview of the HIV epidemic, including why and how faith community leaders have responded. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182199
Video #2: Faith community leaders from many traditions explain why they have moved to address HIV/AIDS in their congregations. (4:01 min) https://vimeo.com/61182200
Video # 3: Greek Orthodox monk, Fr. Jonathan Cossey shares his spiritual journey which includes dealing with stigma and discrimination after learning that he is living with HIV/AIDS. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182201
Video #4: African American and Latino faith leaders from different traditions provide a rich discussion of how faith communities can offer HIV prevention information, establish health ministries, facilitate HIV testing and help the community face HIV/AIDS in a mature and loving manner. (17 min) https://vimeo.com/61182203
Video #5: Venerable T.K. Nakagati describes two principle teachings of Buddhism, wisdom, and compassion, and discusses how to put these teachings to work in addressing HIV/AIDS. (5:49min) https://vimeo.com/61182206
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Online Training | Voices of Faith Part II: Faith Communities Response to HIV/AIDS
These 5 brief video segments are the second half in Voices of Faith, featuring faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #6: Reverend Robert Perelli talks about his many years at AIDS Family Services in Buffalo and provides insight about what it takes to compassionately "stand beside" people living with HIV and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186863
Video #7: Rabbis discuss the importance of providing HIV prevention information to their congregations, including and interview with Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Associate Rabbi at Beth Simchat Torah, NY's largest synagogue serving the Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. https://vimeo.com/61186861
Video #8:Three leaders in NY's Muslim community discuss how they have responded to HIV/AIDS. https://vimeo.com/61186864
Video #9: The Beautiful story of how AIDS Care Teams can provide compassionate and meaningful support to HIV/AIDS and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186860
Video #10:Faith community leaders from many traditions discuss how they find the resources they need to address HIV/AIDS prevention. https://vimeo.com/62870053
Video #11:Closing thoughts from several faith leaders and acknowledgement of all those who participated. https://vimeo.com/62870244 These 5 brief video segments are the second half in Voices of Faith, featuring faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #6: Reverend Robert Perelli talks about his many years at AIDS Family Services in Buffalo and provides insight about what it takes to compassionately "stand beside" people living with HIV and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186863
Video #7: Rabbis discuss the importance of providing HIV prevention information to their congregations, including and interview with Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Associate Rabbi at Beth Simchat Torah, NY's largest synagogue serving the Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. https://vimeo.com/61186861
Video #8:Three leaders in NY's Muslim community discuss how they have responded to HIV/AIDS. https://vimeo.com/61186864
Video #9: The Beautiful story of how AIDS Care Teams can provide compassionate and meaningful support to HIV/AIDS and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186860
Video #10:Faith community leaders from many traditions discuss how they find the resources they need to address HIV/AIDS prevention. https://vimeo.com/62870053
Video #11:Closing thoughts from several faith leaders and acknowledgement of all those who participated. https://vimeo.com/62870244 |
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Online Training | What’s the Scoop on Fentanyl? - Archive
This pre-recorded webinar will discuss Fentanyl as a potent, synthetic opioid pain medication that has been associated with the recent surge in opioid related overdose deaths. This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of fentanyl as a medication and as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply. The role of fentanyl in the current wave of overdose deaths, how to recognize a fentanyl related overdose and harm reduction responses will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This pre-recorded webinar will discuss Fentanyl as a potent, synthetic opioid pain medication that has been associated with the recent surge in opioid related overdose deaths. This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of fentanyl as a medication and as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply. The role of fentanyl in the current wave of overdose deaths, how to recognize a fentanyl related overdose and harm reduction responses will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Online Training | Older Adults & Sexual Health Guide - Archive
Older Adults and Sexual Health Guide This 1 hour PRE-RECORDED webinar will introduce participants to "Older Adults and Sexual Health: A Guide for Aging Services Providers", which was developed by ACRIA with support from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and in collaboration with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The guide is intended as a supportive resource for the New York State aging services and HIV services networks to promote sexual health as a part of healthy aging and to provide context around healthy aging and sex. This guide may encourage providers to create opportunities for older adults to learn about sexual health, similar to nutrition and exercise; to promote wellness; and to prevent disease. Older Adults and Sexual Health Guide This 1 hour PRE-RECORDED webinar will introduce participants to "Older Adults and Sexual Health: A Guide for Aging Services Providers", which was developed by ACRIA with support from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and in collaboration with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The guide is intended as a supportive resource for the New York State aging services and HIV services networks to promote sexual health as a part of healthy aging and to provide context around healthy aging and sex. This guide may encourage providers to create opportunities for older adults to learn about sexual health, similar to nutrition and exercise; to promote wellness; and to prevent disease. |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: HIV and Aging - Archive
HIV and Aging This webinar is intended for contractors and staff funded by the NYS DOH AI/Bureau of Community Support Services. HIV and Aging This webinar is intended for contractors and staff funded by the NYS DOH AI/Bureau of Community Support Services. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Crystal Meth, MSM, and HIV
The goal of this webinar is to increase knowledge of crystal methamphetamine use among MSM, the effects of meth and other “club drugs” on the body, their connection to HIV and hepatitis, and resources for treatment.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify at least 3 reasons why MSM may use drugs Identify at least 3 reasons why meth use is prevalent among MSM Identify 2 venues in which meth is used Define “club drugs” and their effects Define stimulants and depressants Define homeostasis and rebound List at least 3 characteristics of methamphetamines State 3 perceived benefits and long-term effects of methamphetamines Identify at least two resources relevant and accessible to your work The goal of this webinar is to increase knowledge of crystal methamphetamine use among MSM, the effects of meth and other “club drugs” on the body, their connection to HIV and hepatitis, and resources for treatment.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify at least 3 reasons why MSM may use drugs Identify at least 3 reasons why meth use is prevalent among MSM Identify 2 venues in which meth is used Define “club drugs” and their effects Define stimulants and depressants Define homeostasis and rebound List at least 3 characteristics of methamphetamines State 3 perceived benefits and long-term effects of methamphetamines Identify at least two resources relevant and accessible to your work |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Recognizing and Supporting the Assets of Young Gay Men and YMSM
This two-hour webinar will explore how non-physician health and human service providers can utilize a strength-based approach to identify the assets, strengths, and resiliencies of young gay men and YMSM. This training will explore core principles of strength-based practice and offer providers concrete examples of how they can incorporate these principles into their work with young gay men and YMSM. Attention will also be devoted to positive youth development (PYD), adolescent development, and sexual identity development and their correlation to recognizing and supporting the assets of Young Gay Men and YMSM. By supporting the assets, strengths, and resiliencies of young gay men and YMSM, providers can help to empower young gay men and MSM to maximize their health and wellness. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training titled: Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color Target Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM This two-hour webinar will explore how non-physician health and human service providers can utilize a strength-based approach to identify the assets, strengths, and resiliencies of young gay men and YMSM. This training will explore core principles of strength-based practice and offer providers concrete examples of how they can incorporate these principles into their work with young gay men and YMSM. Attention will also be devoted to positive youth development (PYD), adolescent development, and sexual identity development and their correlation to recognizing and supporting the assets of Young Gay Men and YMSM. By supporting the assets, strengths, and resiliencies of young gay men and YMSM, providers can help to empower young gay men and MSM to maximize their health and wellness. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training titled: Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color Target Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Sexual Health in Trans and MSM Immigrants
This webinar will discuss the multiple barriers faced by Trans and MSM immigrants in the U.S. when accessing sexual health services and comprehensive care. It will focus on the major legislative, health, and safety concerns among vulnerable populations. The training will provide information on social integration, global LGBTQ+ oppression, stigma/discrimination, and other health care concerns to better assist LGBTQ+ immigrants dealing with compounded traumas: sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, health inequities, and impoverishment. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: • List three motivations for undocumented entry by LGBTQ+ people • Identify problems MSM and Trans immigrants face regarding acculturation, development, and adaptation • Discuss discrimination and the social norms of immigrants • Identify key factors limiting access to sexual health care for MSM and Trans immigrants • Describe trauma-informed care for MSM and Trans immigrants • List ways to advocate for transgender clients • Practice applying the core objectives with clients
This webinar will discuss the multiple barriers faced by Trans and MSM immigrants in the U.S. when accessing sexual health services and comprehensive care. It will focus on the major legislative, health, and safety concerns among vulnerable populations. The training will provide information on social integration, global LGBTQ+ oppression, stigma/discrimination, and other health care concerns to better assist LGBTQ+ immigrants dealing with compounded traumas: sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, health inequities, and impoverishment. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: • List three motivations for undocumented entry by LGBTQ+ people • Identify problems MSM and Trans immigrants face regarding acculturation, development, and adaptation • Discuss discrimination and the social norms of immigrants • Identify key factors limiting access to sexual health care for MSM and Trans immigrants • Describe trauma-informed care for MSM and Trans immigrants • List ways to advocate for transgender clients • Practice applying the core objectives with clients
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Building Bridges- Cultural Humility in Health and Human Services
Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Affirming Screening for Social Determinants of Health
This four-hour training (consisting of two, 2-hour webinars) will help participants identify good practices for conducting screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) in a client-centered, affirming manner. Participants will learn about available screening tools, including a standardized AIDS Institute SDOH screening tool. The training will share strategies for explaining the importance of SDOH screening to clients, engaging them in determining their own priorities, and good practices for making referrals to other resources and services to address unmet needs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health, and human service providers will be able to: 1. Explain to clients the importance of screening for Social Determinants of Health. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, or STIs, are LGBT/GNC, or who use substances, including social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs This four-hour training (consisting of two, 2-hour webinars) will help participants identify good practices for conducting screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) in a client-centered, affirming manner. Participants will learn about available screening tools, including a standardized AIDS Institute SDOH screening tool. The training will share strategies for explaining the importance of SDOH screening to clients, engaging them in determining their own priorities, and good practices for making referrals to other resources and services to address unmet needs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health, and human service providers will be able to: 1. Explain to clients the importance of screening for Social Determinants of Health. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, or STIs, are LGBT/GNC, or who use substances, including social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Health Literacy in HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis Care - Webinar
Training Description: This 2-hour webinar will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. At the completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language, and the teach-back method, to their work. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Define health literacy. Intended Audience: This training is for health and human service providers and Peer Workers Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 2-hour webinar will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. At the completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language, and the teach-back method, to their work. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Define health literacy. Intended Audience: This training is for health and human service providers and Peer Workers Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Cannabinoids 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to cannabinoid related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how cannabinoids affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to cannabinoid related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how cannabinoids affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Club Drugs 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to all club drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how various club drugs such as rohypnol, ketamine, MDMA, and LSD affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to all club drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how various club drugs such as rohypnol, ketamine, MDMA, and LSD affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Depressants 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to depressants related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how depressants affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to depressant use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to depressants related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how depressants affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to depressant use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | General Substance Use 101
Description: This 90-minute webinar builds participant knowledge about what substance use is and the risk factors surrounding substance use disorders. This course will delve into the stigmatization of substance use and how it negatively impacts people who use drugs. It will touch on aspects such as overdose reversals and recovery to provide best practices when providing support to people who use drugs. Note: This course provides general knowledge of substance use and is a prerequisite for all other in-depth substance 101’s. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 90-minute webinar builds participant knowledge about what substance use is and the risk factors surrounding substance use disorders. This course will delve into the stigmatization of substance use and how it negatively impacts people who use drugs. It will touch on aspects such as overdose reversals and recovery to provide best practices when providing support to people who use drugs. Note: This course provides general knowledge of substance use and is a prerequisite for all other in-depth substance 101’s. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Over the Counter Drugs 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to over-the-counter drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how over the counter drugs affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to over-the-counter drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how over the counter drugs affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Trauma Informed Environmental Design: Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQGNC+ Clients
Description: This 60-minute webinar will introduce participants to Trauma Informed Environmental Design. Participants will build skills for using principles of Trauma Informed Care to create patient/client spaces that promote safety and provide support for LGBTQGNC+ clients and staff. Interactive activities will suggest easy to implement, budget-friendly recommendations for changes to patient spaces. Please note: Some familiarity with Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is recommended before attending this course. A brief review of TIC will be provided but due to time constraints it will not be comprehensive. Objectives: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify ways that trauma disproportionally impacts LGBTQGNC+ clients. 2. Evaluate existing spaces through a Trauma Informed lens. 3. List options for design changes that promote safety and healing. Description: This 60-minute webinar will introduce participants to Trauma Informed Environmental Design. Participants will build skills for using principles of Trauma Informed Care to create patient/client spaces that promote safety and provide support for LGBTQGNC+ clients and staff. Interactive activities will suggest easy to implement, budget-friendly recommendations for changes to patient spaces. Please note: Some familiarity with Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is recommended before attending this course. A brief review of TIC will be provided but due to time constraints it will not be comprehensive. Objectives: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify ways that trauma disproportionally impacts LGBTQGNC+ clients. 2. Evaluate existing spaces through a Trauma Informed lens. 3. List options for design changes that promote safety and healing. |
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Live_Webinar | Harm Reduction Approach Overview
Training Description: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define the key principles of harm reduction. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Associated Materials: Be Aware Don't Share www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9406.pdf The Point Post Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Brochure http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9147.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9148.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9149.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9150.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9151.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9172.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9173.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9152.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9153.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9154.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9155.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9156.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9157.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9159.pdf PEP 4 HIV Prevention www.health.ny.gov/publications/9874.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9876.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9878.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9879.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9880.pdf PEP 4 Pharmacy Deca Training Description: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define the key principles of harm reduction. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Associated Materials: Be Aware Don't Share www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9406.pdf The Point Post Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Brochure http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9147.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9148.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9149.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9150.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9151.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9172.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9173.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9152.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9153.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9154.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9155.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9156.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9157.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9159.pdf PEP 4 HIV Prevention www.health.ny.gov/publications/9874.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9876.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9878.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9879.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9880.pdf PEP 4 Pharmacy Deca |
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Live_Webinar | Role of Non-Clinicians in Promoting PrEP Webinar
Training Description: Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an important addition to the HIV prevention toolbox, especially for individuals at the highest risk of acquiring HIV. This 2-hour webinar will prepare non-clinical health and human services providers to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: The principal target audience is non-clinical health and human services staff who: are involved in offering HIV testing, harm reduction counseling, prevention services, community outreach, or adherence support; work with individuals at high risk for HIV who have an opportunity to provide education or support regarding PrEP; who work in clinical settings and may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP; Peer Workers who work with people at risk of HIV and STDs. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): Training Description: Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an important addition to the HIV prevention toolbox, especially for individuals at the highest risk of acquiring HIV. This 2-hour webinar will prepare non-clinical health and human services providers to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: The principal target audience is non-clinical health and human services staff who: are involved in offering HIV testing, harm reduction counseling, prevention services, community outreach, or adherence support; work with individuals at high risk for HIV who have an opportunity to provide education or support regarding PrEP; who work in clinical settings and may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP; Peer Workers who work with people at risk of HIV and STDs. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): |
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Online Training | Dried Blood Spot Collections for HIV and Hepatitis C RNA Testing in New York State
This 45-60 minute self-paced online training will review the requirements for collecting dried blood spot (DBS) samples for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA testing. The training is specifically intended for staff working in programs that have approval to send the DBS samples to the NYS Wadsworth Center for processing. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
In addition to this module, you should seek further training on bloodborne pathogens, HCV and HIV, transmission, testing algorithms, interpreting and messaging respective to the test results, harm reduction, linkage to care and treatment. You must be familiar with relevant public health regulations, required consent and messaging as well as your reporting responsibilities.
Audience: This training is intended for staff who use dried bloodspot sample collection for HIV or HCV testing that is conducted through the Wadsworth Center.
Prerequisites: None. Consult with your supervisor. This 45-60 minute self-paced online training will review the requirements for collecting dried blood spot (DBS) samples for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA testing. The training is specifically intended for staff working in programs that have approval to send the DBS samples to the NYS Wadsworth Center for processing. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
In addition to this module, you should seek further training on bloodborne pathogens, HCV and HIV, transmission, testing algorithms, interpreting and messaging respective to the test results, harm reduction, linkage to care and treatment. You must be familiar with relevant public health regulations, required consent and messaging as well as your reporting responsibilities.
Audience: This training is intended for staff who use dried bloodspot sample collection for HIV or HCV testing that is conducted through the Wadsworth Center.
Prerequisites: None. Consult with your supervisor. |
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Live_Webinar | Intimate Partner Violence
Training Description: This 2-hour training is a basic introduction to the topic of Intimate Partner Violence for health and human service providers. Intimate Partner Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior exerted by one intimate partner over the other with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control. Training Objectives: As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Define Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None Format: Synchronous, online Training Hours: 2.0 hours For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 2-hour training is a basic introduction to the topic of Intimate Partner Violence for health and human service providers. Intimate Partner Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior exerted by one intimate partner over the other with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control. Training Objectives: As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Define Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None Format: Synchronous, online Training Hours: 2.0 hours For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Recognizing Microaggressions & Providing Stigma-Free Services to LGBTGNC Clients
This 90 minute, single-session will provide participants the opportunity to recognize stigmatizing language including microaggressions that many clients experience when having a sexual health interaction with a focus on LGBTGNC clients in order to improve services and interactions to be stigma-free. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in large group discussions to increase understanding of client perspectives. A key area of focus will be adapting language to improve services for LGBTGNC clients. Please note:
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This 90 minute, single-session will provide participants the opportunity to recognize stigmatizing language including microaggressions that many clients experience when having a sexual health interaction with a focus on LGBTGNC clients in order to improve services and interactions to be stigma-free. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in large group discussions to increase understanding of client perspectives. A key area of focus will be adapting language to improve services for LGBTGNC clients. Please note:
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Live_Webinar | The Intersection of Sex and Substance Use
Training Description: This 4-part (90 minutes per session) virtual training will prepare non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to provide culturally-relevant HIV prevention and sexual health promotion services to clients who combine sex and substance use to enhance sexual desire, pleasure, or performance. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the impact of different substances on sexual desire, pleasure, and performance. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Format: Live Webinar For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 4-part (90 minutes per session) virtual training will prepare non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to provide culturally-relevant HIV prevention and sexual health promotion services to clients who combine sex and substance use to enhance sexual desire, pleasure, or performance. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the impact of different substances on sexual desire, pleasure, and performance. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Format: Live Webinar For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: LGBTQ+ 101 & 102: Improving Service Delivery to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Community
Training Description: This two-part webinar (each part is a 2-hour session) is designed to build the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to enable non-physician health and human services providers to deliver culturally competent services to the diverse range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) clients they serve. This interactive training will help providers identify best practices for creating a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients. It will also help participants identify communication skills needed for effective engagement of the wide range of LGBTQ+ clients at risk for, or living with HIV, STIs, or Hepatitis C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define various gender and sexuality terminologies, including identities and concepts, used in LGBTQ+ communities. Intended Audience: This training is for non-clinical health and human service providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients or patients. Prerequisites: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-part webinar (each part is a 2-hour session) is designed to build the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to enable non-physician health and human services providers to deliver culturally competent services to the diverse range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) clients they serve. This interactive training will help providers identify best practices for creating a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients. It will also help participants identify communication skills needed for effective engagement of the wide range of LGBTQ+ clients at risk for, or living with HIV, STIs, or Hepatitis C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define various gender and sexuality terminologies, including identities and concepts, used in LGBTQ+ communities. Intended Audience: This training is for non-clinical health and human service providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients or patients. Prerequisites: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Building Bridges: Cultural Humility in Health and Human Services Part 2- Two-Part Webinar Series
Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | NYS Peer Worker Certification Program: Continuing Education Requirements
Description: This one-hour webinar will provide Certified Peer Workers (CPWs) information and guidance on the requirements for completing continuing education. In order to renew their certification, CPWs must complete 10 hours of CEUs per year. This course will clarify what classes will count and demonstrate how to upload certificates for courses not taken through the hivtrainingny.org website. Staff from the Peer Certification Academic Center at Stony Brook will be available to answer any additional questions. Audience: Certified Peer Workers and other program staff that work with and/or supervise peers. Note: This class does not count for continuing education credit for CPWs. Prerequisite: None Description: This one-hour webinar will provide Certified Peer Workers (CPWs) information and guidance on the requirements for completing continuing education. In order to renew their certification, CPWs must complete 10 hours of CEUs per year. This course will clarify what classes will count and demonstrate how to upload certificates for courses not taken through the hivtrainingny.org website. Staff from the Peer Certification Academic Center at Stony Brook will be available to answer any additional questions. Audience: Certified Peer Workers and other program staff that work with and/or supervise peers. Note: This class does not count for continuing education credit for CPWs. Prerequisite: None |
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Live_Webinar | Older Women Living with HIV: Optimizing Mental and Emotional Health
The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about their specific mental and emotional health needs, and how this relates to overall health. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about their specific mental and emotional health needs, and how this relates to overall health. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None |
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Live_Webinar | Older Women Living with HIV: Sex, Health, and Vitality
The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about unique characteristics of care, with an aim to improve health outcomes for this priority population. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about unique characteristics of care, with an aim to improve health outcomes for this priority population. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None |
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Live_Webinar | Part 1: Cultural Competency & Cultural Humility: A Closer Look
Description: Participants will learn & discuss the concepts of cultural competency and cultural humility, and how they understand the terms. Participants will also learn how cultural humility builds upon the definition of cultural competency. Description: Participants will learn & discuss the concepts of cultural competency and cultural humility, and how they understand the terms. Participants will also learn how cultural humility builds upon the definition of cultural competency. |
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Live_Webinar | Part 2: Cultural Humility
Description: Participants will further learn and discuss the concepts of cultural humility, and the benefits of cultural humility when working with clients. Description: Participants will further learn and discuss the concepts of cultural humility, and the benefits of cultural humility when working with clients. |
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Live_Webinar | Part 3: Apply Cultural Humility to Work
Participants will learn and discuss relevant research and literature that shows the benefits of cultural humility in relationship to the provider-client relationship, as well as how to navigate one’s own cultural journal using stages of change. Participants will learn and discuss relevant research and literature that shows the benefits of cultural humility in relationship to the provider-client relationship, as well as how to navigate one’s own cultural journal using stages of change. |
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Live_Webinar | Part 4: Applying Cultural Humility to Work - Follow-up Session
Description: “In this open discussion-based webinar, participants will discuss their experience in applying cultural humility into their work. Participants will share any challenges or questions that they have experienced, as well as provide insight into strategies that they have found to be useful. This webinar is intended for the participants who attended Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of the Cultural Humility series.” Description: “In this open discussion-based webinar, participants will discuss their experience in applying cultural humility into their work. Participants will share any challenges or questions that they have experienced, as well as provide insight into strategies that they have found to be useful. This webinar is intended for the participants who attended Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of the Cultural Humility series.” |
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Live_Webinar | Prevention Strategies for People Living with HIV - Webinar
This webinar will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting Participants will learn about the importance of clinical care as it relates to prevention efforts as well Learning Objectives
This webinar will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting Participants will learn about the importance of clinical care as it relates to prevention efforts as well Learning Objectives
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Live_Webinar | Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation (On-Line Training)
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Day 1 Course Description Day 1 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 2 Course Description Day 2 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 3 Course Description Day 3 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 4 Course Description Day 4 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Day 1 Course Description Day 1 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 2 Course Description Day 2 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 3 Course Description Day 3 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 4 Course Description Day 4 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Improving Health Care with People Who Use Drugs
Description: This half-day course (two-part webinar) will build participant knowledge and create strategies for non-physician health and human service providers to improve health care with people who use drugs. This course will provide an overview of the unique health care needs of PWUD, address stigmatization and bias concerning how people who use drugs engage in health care, and utilize Self-Determination Theory to identify strategies to assist PWUD to develop positive health care relationships. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Part 1:
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Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician health and human service workers at community based organizations (CBO), syringe services programs (SSP), and local health departments.
Description: This half-day course (two-part webinar) will build participant knowledge and create strategies for non-physician health and human service providers to improve health care with people who use drugs. This course will provide an overview of the unique health care needs of PWUD, address stigmatization and bias concerning how people who use drugs engage in health care, and utilize Self-Determination Theory to identify strategies to assist PWUD to develop positive health care relationships. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Part 1:
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Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician health and human service workers at community based organizations (CBO), syringe services programs (SSP), and local health departments.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Supervising Staff & Peers Who Use Drugs
Description: This two-part webinar will share and utilize information on best practices for supervising and working with staff and peer workers who actively use drugs or are in various stages of recovery. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Part 1:
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Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for supervisors and other non-physician health and human service providers in New York State who work with people who use drugs in a variety of settings including Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Description: This two-part webinar will share and utilize information on best practices for supervising and working with staff and peer workers who actively use drugs or are in various stages of recovery. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Part 1:
Part 2:
Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for supervisors and other non-physician health and human service providers in New York State who work with people who use drugs in a variety of settings including Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Harm Reduction Approach Overview
This two-hour webinar will provide participants with an introduction to basic philosophy and practices of HIV/STI/HCV harm reduction with regards to substance use and sexual risk behavior. The webinar will provide an opportunity to reflect on your values and attitudes regarding harm reduction, as well as learn specific harm reduction strategies. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS. This two-hour webinar will provide participants with an introduction to basic philosophy and practices of HIV/STI/HCV harm reduction with regards to substance use and sexual risk behavior. The webinar will provide an opportunity to reflect on your values and attitudes regarding harm reduction, as well as learn specific harm reduction strategies. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: HIV and Hepatitis C Co-infection
This 90-minute webinar is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/HCV co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/HCV co-infection may be as high as 90%. HCV screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS. Audience: All health and human service providers. This 90-minute webinar is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/HCV co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/HCV co-infection may be as high as 90%. HCV screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS. Audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: NYS Peer Worker Certification Program Application Process
This two hour webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, Harm Reduction and PrEP. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. This two hour webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, Harm Reduction and PrEP. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Syphilis for Non-Clinicians
This two-hour webinar is designed to help non-clinical health and human service providers gain a basic understanding of syphilis to support their HIV/STI/VH prevention work. The training will review the epidemiology, transmission, screening & testing, treatment, complications, and prevention.
Objectives - By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe syphilis morbidity in New York State Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. This training is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in syphilis (or desire a review). Related Consumer Educational Materials: NYSDoH Syphilis Fact Sheet for Non-Clinical Providers; NYSDoH, September 3, 2015 - Syphilis Website Alert Language This two-hour webinar is designed to help non-clinical health and human service providers gain a basic understanding of syphilis to support their HIV/STI/VH prevention work. The training will review the epidemiology, transmission, screening & testing, treatment, complications, and prevention.
Objectives - By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe syphilis morbidity in New York State Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. This training is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in syphilis (or desire a review). Related Consumer Educational Materials: NYSDoH Syphilis Fact Sheet for Non-Clinical Providers; NYSDoH, September 3, 2015 - Syphilis Website Alert Language |
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