NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute

HIV Education & Training Programs

This one-day training will define the specific competencies that all staff who offer HCV screening should be able to carry out on a consistent basis in their work with clients. Participants will receive specific tools and resources to assist with meeting these competencies.  Through interactive role plays and real life examples, participants will practice delivering tailored information about Hepatitis C transmission, prevention, diagnosis, disease progression and treatment.  The training will include use of self-assessment tools to help participants build their competencies in all areas of HCV testing, including basic education about HCV, provision of test results, linkage to diagnostic testing, health care services and harm reduction messaging.  

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Deliver accurate messages to clients about HCV transmission, prevention strategies, diagnosis, disease progression and availability of effective treatment;
2. Explain the meaning of HCV test results and motivate all clients with a reactive result to follow-up with a medical provider for further diagnostic testing;
3. Deliver tailored harm reduction messages to clients with reactive or non-reactive test results, including educating clients about syringe access options;
4. Deliver accurate information about new, effective HCV treatment to dispel common myths and fears;
5. Practice using Motivational interviewing to promote linkage and engagement in health care and other social services.

Prerequisite:  Knowledge of HCV information and completion of on-line training in Motivational Interviewing is required.

Audience: All health and human service providers.

This one day training will offer peer workers information about hepatitis C and will cover basic facts about hepatitis A and B.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall basic facts about the who is affected by hepatitis C in New York State
• Recall basic facts about the functions of the liver
• Describe how hepatitis C is and is not transmitted
• Share information with others about viral hepatitis prevention and harm reduction strategies.
• Recall recommendations regarding who should be screened for hepatitis B and C
• Describe the two step testing algorithm for hepatitis C
• Recall resources for HCV testing in NYS
• Describe to clients the spectrum of illness for hepatitis C
• Recall key facts about new treatments for hepatitis C and resources for HCV treatment in NYS
• Counsel clients with hepatitis C about the importance of vaccination for hepatitis A and B, avoiding alcohol, good liver health practices and avoiding re-infection
• Recall NYS AIDS Institute HCV Peer Worker competencies

Prerequisite: None

Audience: Peer workers interested in educating others about hepatitis C.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This one day training will review the latest advances in treatment for hepatitis C (HCV) and increase awareness of HCV Peer Workers about the overall medical care needs of people living with HCV.  The training will review New York State core competencies for HCV peer workers related to supporting clients in accessing HCV medical care and treatment.  It will provide peer workers with an opportunity to reflect on a wide range of ethical issues as well as their own attitudes and beliefs about HCV treatment with the goal of building peer worker skills in motivating and engaging clients in HCV medical care and treatment.  

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of engaging people living with HCV in primary care
• Recall basic information about advances in HCV treatment
• Recall NYS AIDS Institute HCV Peer Worker competencies related to linkage to care and patient navigation
• Use motivational interviewing to talk with clients about HCV treatment and work as part of a care team to assist clients in accessing and completing treatment
• Counsel clients living with HCV about the importance of vaccination for hepatitis A and B, avoiding or reducing alcohol intake and good liver health practices
• Counsel clients about the importance of avoiding re-infection and provide harm reduction strategies to avoid re-infection
• Recall basic information about health coverage options and other benefits that are available to help people living with HCV access health care services and medications
• Work as a member of the care team to:
  1. Help patients take advantage of health maintenance services, vaccination, and other preventive services
  2. Assist with follow-up on care team recommendations regarding client assessments and referrals for a variety of psychosocial issues including substance use, mental health, domestic violence, smoking cessation, etc.
  3. Participate in case conferences.

Audience:       HCV Peer Workers

Prerequisite:   Hepatitis C Basics for Peer Workers or similar course

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

The purpose of this two-day training is to prepare Hepatitis C Peer Workers to help people navigate hepatitis C (HCV) testing, linkage to routine medical care and engagement in HCV treatment.  This training will review the New York State Peer Certification core competencies related to patient navigation for HCV peer workers and focus on building specific skills and strategies peer workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to help clients navigate the health care system.

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Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Define barriers that prevent optimal engagement in HCV care;
2. Conduct outreach to link people with HCV to medical care
3. Recall NYS AIDS Institute HCV Peer Worker competencies related to linkage to care and patient navigation;
4. Outline strategies for assisting clients in navigating the complex maze of HCV screening, medical care and treatment;
5. Respond effectively to common client concerns about accessing HCV care
6. Identify best practices for serving as a client escort and providing a facility tour;
7. Provide clients practical guidance regarding appointment scheduling, navigating the health care system and establishing a positive relationship with all members of their health care team.
8. Provide clients with harm reduction and re-infection prevention support

Prerequisite: Overview of Hepatitis C for Peer Workers or similar course

Audience:  Peer Workers who work with clients living with or at risk for HCV

This half-day training 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 treatment, issues relating to treatment access, and patient assistance resources.

Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Describe the recent progress in treatment options for patients living with hepatitis C (shorter duration, fewer side effects, better health outcomes)
• Describe the importance of engaging in primary care, regardless of the clients intent to undergo treatment
• Identify strategies to support clients as they prepare for and engage in HCV treatment
• Define sustained virologic response (SVR)
• Discuss strategies to address the risk of reinfection with clients who achieve SVR

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 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:

• Describe the four elements of the spirit of Motivational Interviewing, or MI, that frame the relationship between the provider and client
• Describe the four processes of MI
• Apply the basic skills of MI in the context of working with clients living with or at risk for HIV/STIs or Viral Hepatitis, and
• Practice working through the four processes of MI with clients living with or at risk for HIV/STIs or Viral Hepatitis to resolve ambivalence and support healthy behavior change

Prerequisite:  None

Intended audience: All health and human service providers.

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:

1. Complete an organizational assessment regarding agency readiness to implement peer-delivered services
2. Recall five key domains critical to the success of peer-delivered services
3. Identify important next steps for building agency capacity to implement peer-delivered services

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 2 -hour 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:

• Describe the basics of how HCV can be transmitted;
• Describe how HCV progresses and the importance of care and treatment;
• List the steps to identify HCV infection;
• Discuss basic HCV prevention strategies;
• Describe  basic tips for taking care of the liver and living healthy while living with HCV

Prerequisite: none

Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers  

Historically, it has often been very difficult for patients to get insurance coverage for their mental health and/or addiction treatment – a problem that can have particularly harsh consequences for HIV-positive individuals.  A 2008 federal law (the Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act, also known as the federal parity law) required, for the first time, that health insurers that cover mental health and addiction benefits do so equally with medical and surgical benefits.

The federal parity law was expanded in 2010 by the Affordable Care Act, and 2013 regulations clarified many of the law’s requirements.  

This training will provide an overview of the federal parity law and how individuals and providers can take advantage of their rights under the law.  By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• State the major requirements of the federal parity law,
• List which types of insurers must comply with the federal parity law;
• Identify common insurance practices that violate the federal parity law;
• Describe how individuals and providers can enforce their rights under this law.

Prerequisite: None

Audience: Health and social services providers, attorneys, and others who work with people affected by mental health or substance use.

This one-day training is designed to assist health and human services providers in promoting retention in care and treatment adherence with active substance users.  Providers that are aware of effective strategies for working with active substance users can play a vital role in assisting clients with retention and treatment adherence. Topics to be covered during the training include: defining active substance use, including levels of use; strategies for talking with clients about the importance of maintaining healthcare; harm reduction strategies and tools for working with active substance users.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Increase their knowledge of issues related to active substance use and HIV/HCV retention in care and treatment adherence;
• Recall the definition of active substance use and recognize various forms of substance use and stages of use;
• Recognize strengths of substance users and identify ways to use those strengths to achieve retention in care and treatment adherence;
• Recognize strategies employed by providers to work with active substance users; and
• Describe strategies for supporting retention in care and treatment adherence during periods of chaotic use, relapse and transitions in and out of drug treatment.

Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers or Peer Workers who work with people living with HIV. 

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or basic training on HIV, hepatitis C and substance use.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

Ever Wish You Could . . . Stop Using Heroin? (booklet)
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9162.pdf

Be Aware. Don't Share (ESAP brochure)
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf

What Does Your Needle Look Like? (brochure)
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9508.pdf

See An Overdose? Call 911 Immediately! (palm card)
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0226.pdf

This one-day training will build participant knowledge and skills in offering sexual harm reduction options to substance users. Although expanded access to syringes and drug treatment options have helped people greatly reduce their substance use-related risks for HIV, the latest research shows that sexual risk behaviors play a significant role in new cases of HIV among people who use drugs and alcohol.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall the latest research that shows how expanded access to syringes and methadone maintenance programs has greatly reduced the number of new cases of HIV from substance use-related risk;
• Identify and discuss sexual risk behaviors clients engage in when using drugs and alcohol;
• Identify harm reduction strategies for reducing sexual risk among people who use drugs and alcohol; and
• Practice harm reduction messages tailored to sexual behaviors for people who use drugs and alcohol.

Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers. 

Prerequisite: None.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This half-day training will cover the legal rights and potential liabilities of adolescents living with or at risk for HIV, including the new right for adolescents to consent to HIV treatment.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to describe when minors can and cannot, make their own health care decisions when it comes to:

• HIV prevention, testing, treatment, including PrEP and care
• STIs and other sexually transmitted diseases
• Substance use disorders
• Mental health
• Reproductive health care

Summarize who has the right to decide about disclosing health information about minors:

• When their parents are in the picture
• When foster care, school, public health, child abuse and neglect, and juvenile or criminal justice systems are involved in their lives
• Answer adolescent clients’ and patients’ questions about their legal rights in these areas
• Describe the legal consequences of transmitting HIV to others

Audience: All health and human services providers who work with or advocate youth at risk or living with HIV and/or with basic understanding of issues facing such adolescents.

Prerequisite: none

This one-day training explores the broad definition of culture and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery.

As a result of training, participants will be able to:

• Discuss invisible privilege and its affect on both receiving and providing services;
• Explore potential obstacles to providing effective services; and
• Describe how these obstacles are created when diverse cultures, Western medicine and human service deliveries collide.

Audience: Any health and human serivce provider or Peer Worker

Prerequisite: None

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

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:

1. Describe the importance of engaging  older HIV+ men who are gay or MSM in care;
2. List barriers to linkage and retention that older HIV+ men who are gay or MSM face;
3. Describe strategies that health and human services providers can use to improve linkage and retention among older HIV+ men who are gay or MSM.

This two-day training will help to increase providers' confidence, knowledge and skills in facilitating groups, particularly for group level HIV/STD prevention interventions (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention evidenced-based interventions).

As a result of this training participants will be able to:

• Increase their understanding of group process and how it influences behavior change;
• Identify qualities of an effective group facilitator;
• Increase skills in facilitating STD/HIV prevention intervention groups;
• Identify strategies for handling group problems; and
• Learn the importance of training, supporting and evaluating group facilitators.

Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct group level STD/HIV prevention interventions. 

Prerequisite: None

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 13 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This one-day training will provide health and human service providers with a comprehensive overview of Harm Reduction. Harm reduction is a practical set of strategies designed to prevent disease and promote health by “meeting people where they are” rather than making judgments about where they should be in terms of their personal health and lifestyle. Recognizing that not everyone is ready or able to stop risky behavior, harm reduction focuses on promoting ways to reduce the health risks associated with drug use and other high risk behaviors. This course will assist providers in more effectively engaging their clients in a range of interventions to reduce the risk of harm.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the key principles of harm reduction;
• Identify at least three attitudes they have about using a harm reduction approach;
• Explore the harm reduction premise that the client is the expert and is responsible for choosing the type and timing of behavior change;
• List a range of harm reduction options for substance use behaviors;
• Identify a range of harm reduction options for sexual behaviors;
• Describe ways in which they can incorporate harm reduction skills into their relationships with clients; and
• Practice identifying relevant approaches and barriers to using harm reduction techniques with their clients.

Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers, peer educators, and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS. 

Prerequisite: None

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This half-day training 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 completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language and teach back method, into their work.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define health literacy, the health literacy disconnect in healthcare, and how this affects patients and the public;
• Learn about two health literacy universal precautions, plain language and teach back method, to improve communication and patient understanding;
• Develop plain language and teach back facilitation skills; and
• Identify common concerns and challenges associated with incorporating plain language and teach back method with all patients.

Audience: This training is for health and human service providers and Peer Workers

Prerequisite: None

(Formerly titled Using Health Literacy Strategies for Clear Communication) 

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 3.0 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training is designed to help participants become more comfortable discussing sexual health issues with MSM (men who have sex with men). It will provide an overview of the role of the non-medical provider in addressing barriers to linkage and retention in care for MSM, and methods to help MSM become advocates for their sexual health. The course will address participants’ values, attitudes, and beliefs about MSM, and offer guidance on how to employ a sex-positive approach to such areas as anal sex and cancer, substance use, STIs (including HIV and HCV), PEP and PrEP, serosorting, condoms, and treatment as prevention.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall NY State epidemiology on MSM and HIV;
• Identify strategies that providers can use to address barriers to prevention, treatment, and care for MSM;
• Identify patient navigation techniques to help MSM talk to their medical providers about their sexual health;
• State current information on anal health and anal cancer;
• Address PEP, PrEP, and prevention burnout among MSM;
• Identify strategies that address mental health, substance use, and sexual risk in MSM.

Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients with HIV including case managers, home care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff and others

Prerequisite: Recommended but not required to have attended HIV 101 or basic HIV Courses offered at www.hivtrainingny.org.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training will explore Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevention for young (18-29 years) people who inject drugs (PWID) in both urban and non-urban settings. The training will emphasize the link between viral hepatitis infection, prescription opioid misuse, and the potential for transition to heroin. Through interactive skills building activities, participants will identify strategies for effective and culturally competent engagement and intervention with youth who inject drugs.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the scope of HCV infection in young PWIDs;
• Explain the association between the emerging epidemic of HCV infections among young persons and the prescription drug epidemic;
• Identify factors impacting young PWIDs’ vulnerability to HCV infection;
• Identify the principles of youth-centered, harm reduction-oriented service provision;
• Formulate effective prevention messages that address young PWIDs’ risk behaviors related to drug use; and
• Identify strategies for HCV prevention, care and treatment for young PWID.

Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers. 

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or basic training on HIV, hepatitis C and substance use.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training will help increase non-clinical health and human services provider’s knowledge of Hepatitis C (HCV) screening, diagnosis and the importance of effective linkage to care for persons infected with HCV. 

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the burden of HCV disease;
• Identify HCV risk groups;
• Describe the NYS law with regard to offering an HCV screening test;
• Distinguish between HCV screening and diagnostic tests and the meaning of their results;
• Demonstrate the delivery of accurate HCV counseling messages based on test result;
• State and explain the importance of linking people infected with HCV to care;
• List two barriers and two solutions to effectively linking HCV infected persons to care; and
• State at least two core components of an effective active HCV linkage to care model.

Audience: Any health or human services provider or Peer Work involved in HCV screening or linkage to care services. 

Prerequisite:  It is strongly recommended that participants have basic knowledge of HCV or have previously attended, ‘Integrating Viral Hepatitis into Your Work,’ or, ‘HIV and HCV Co-infection,’ trainings.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

What Do You Know About Hepatitis C and HIV? (booklet):
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9602.pdf

Hepatitis C: Screening, Diagnosis and Linkage to Care (booklet)
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1885.pdf

This one-day training 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:

• Recall basic information about the liver and hepatitis C, including transmission, prevention, course of illness, screening and treatment;
• Counsel their HIV positive client about the importance of knowing their HCV status;
• Describe how co-infection with HIV and HCV affects the progression of each disease;
• Recall current trends and improvements in treatment for people who are co-infected with HIV and HCV; and
• List at least three additional service needs of people with HIV who are also co-infected with HCV.

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.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This three-hour training will provide the latest information about New York State Public Health Law requirements that guide HIV testing.  In 2017, regulations were released which removed the requirement for obtaining informed consent in writing or orally.  However, regulations require that patients be made aware of the offer of HIV testing, be provided key points of information about HIV prior to the test and be informed that they have the right to decline an HIV test.  The training will review the updated HIV diagnostic testing algorithm and raise awareness about acute HIV infection.  Participants will receive patient education resources for different testing results and understand their responsibility to provide patients diagnosed with HIV with an appointment for HIV care. 

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Meet the requirements of public health law to routinely offer HIV testing as a part of health care services to all patients age 13 and older;
• Recall the settings and providers impacted by the law
• Recall the key points about HIV testing that must be provided before conducting an HIV test;
• Be familiar with the latest HIV diagnostic testing algorithm and identify tools for interpreting the results of the multi-test algorithm;
• Describe the process for providing an HIV negative result;
• Recall follow-up actions for patients newly diagnosed as living with HIV including case reporting responsibilities and the requirement of arranging for follow-up HIV care (with patient’s consent); 
• Recall the confidential nature of HIV testing and the use of NYS consent forms for disclosure of HIV related information;
• Recall the procedure for requesting information from the DOH for the purpose of re-engaging a patient of the facility who appears to be out of care;

Audience: Any individual involved in delivering HIV testing services in a health care or community based setting. 

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in basic HIV/AIDS.

Additional Training: Participants who would like an opportunity to practice the skills associated with offering HIV testing services may choose to attend “HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session”.

Related Consumer Materials:

Say Yes to the Test (brochure): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9678.pdf
Say Yes to the Test (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9681.pdf
Reasons to Get An HIV Test (brochure):  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0232.pdf
RU + ? Take the Time. Take the Test. Take Charge (booklet) : https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9619.pdf

Continuing Nurse Education Credits:

School of Public Health, University at Albany is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts (ANA MASS), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.   

This offering is approved for 3 nursing contact hours.

Continuing Medical Education Credits:

The School of Public Health, University at Albany is accredited by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

School of Public Health, University at Albany designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

There are no vested interests by authors, presenters or planners of this course.

Continuing OASAS 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 4 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This one-day 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:

• Recall strategies for providing HIV pre-test messages to clients with special needs, including low literacy skills, limited English proficiency, issues related to capacity to consent, and other unique circumstances or needs;
• Deliver a preliminary positive and confirmed positive HIV test result;
• Arrange for HIV care for newly diagnosed HIV positive patients;
• Conduct the NYS domestic violence screening protocol;
• Recall responsibilities regarding completion of the New York State Medical Provider HIV/AIDS and Partner/Contact Report Form (DOH-4189), including making an effective referral to the appropriate partner services program; and
• Recall the rationale and limitations of integrating HIV testing with screening for Hepatitis C and STIs.

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.

Continuing OASAS 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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:
Say Yes to the Test (brochure): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9678.pdf
Say Yes to the Test (poster): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9681.pdf
New York State Confidentiality Law and HIV (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9192.pdf

This one-day training will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. The training will also review trauma and its impacts on care as well as “red flags” or warning signs that might indicate a problem with substance abuse and/or mental health. Participants will also be offered tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the term “co-occurring disorders” as it applies to substance abuse and mental illness;
• Define the term “trauma” and how it impacts substance abuse, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS;
• List qualities important for a provider in working with people with co-occurring disorders;
• Define the term “red flag” and give examples from case studies; and
• Identify communication skills that help a provider make a referral for co-occurring disorders.

Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers or Peer Workers who work with people living with HIV.

Prerequisites: None

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This one-day training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and viral hepatitis in an integrated, client-centered manner. The training will review the similarities and differences in transmission, screening, available treatments and needed support services for each of the diseases. The training will emphasize the connection between these diseases and the skills needed to effectively interact with clients whose sexual or substance using behaviors place them at risk for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall data showing the overlap of cases of HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• State the rationale and importance of integration of services related to HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• State the similarities and differences in how HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis are transmitted;
• Deliver an integrated prevention message for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis;
• Provide clients with basic information about the spectrum of illness, testing and treatment for HIV, STIs and viral hepatitis; and
• Link clients to needed HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing, treatment and support services.

Audience: Any health or human service provider or Peer Worker

Prerequisite: None

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

Hepatitis C educational materials

100 Questions and Answers About HIV/AIDS: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0213.pdf

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training 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, bi-sexual, transgender 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.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define various gender and sexuality terminologies, including identities and concepts, used in LGBTQ communities;
• Differentiate sex, gender identity and recognize the sexual orientation as their own distinct concepts and that they exist on a continuum;
• Distinguish between various forms of oppression experienced by LGBTQ people and how these levels are interconnected;
• Understand the concepts of unexamined privilege and its relationship with oppression;
• Reflect on and identify one’s own privileges and types of oppression in professional settings and how their privilege/oppression affects their client/provider relationship;
• Define social determinants of health;
• Identify reasons why LGBTQ people are disproportionately at risk based on social determinants of health
• Recognize specific LGBTQ health disparities among various LGBTQ subpopulations;
• Describe protective factors for LGBTQ people that counter health risks; and
• Identify strategies that organizations/agencies can adopt or create to ensure safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ clients/patients and staff.

Audience: This training is for non-clinical health and human service providers who work with LGBTQ clients or patients. 

Prerequisite:  Additional trainings are not required to attend this course.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training is designed for non-clinical providers working with clients presenting with high risk behaviors and/or those who are HIV positive. This course will provide an overview of the Motivational Interviewing approach and its value as a client-centered directive intervention. The course focuses on helping providers address client ambivalence and the use of tools to help clients move towards less risky behaviors and change.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Review general principles of Motivational Interviewing;
• Engage clients more effectively during service delivery;
• Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques and practice skills;
• Respond more effectively to client resistance and reluctance; and
• Identify client’s stage(s) of change and apply appropriate motivational techniques.

Audience: Any health or human services provider or Peer Worker. 

Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and harm reduction.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

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:

• Define Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• List 3 benefits of using MI
• Identify the major elements of MI
• Discuss ways to know if MI is effective
• Identify opportunities to use principles of MI in consumer encounters

Prerequisite:  None

Intended audience: All health and human service providers.

The New York State Department of Health is pleased to announce that, beginning in early 2016, there will be a formal process for certifying individuals as AIDS Institute Peer Workers. 

This three-day training is intended for people seeking to become NYS AIDS Institute Certified Peer Workers who are either currently employed as a Peer Worker or who have been selected by an agency for possible future employment as a Peer Worker. The interactive training helps participants build the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to use their lived experience of HIV, HCV or accessing harm reduction services as a vehicle to help clients. 

To register for this training please call Stephen Sebor at 631-444-3209.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use their lived experience as the basis for providing effective prevention, harm reduction, outreach, patient-navigation and/or self-management services to clients;
• List core competencies of AIDS Institute peer workers and identify required trainings to build skills in each competency;
• Recall the NYS AIDS Institute Peer Worker Code of Ethics;
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries when working with clients;
• Work effectively as a member of their agency’s care team;
• Follow-best practices for documenting the services they provide to clients;
• Participate effectively in case conferences with other professionals;
• Explore issues related to employment as a peer worker; and
• Identify self-care strategies to address work-related stress.

AIDS Institute Peer Worker Certification Process

AIDS Institute peer workers are individuals with the lived experience of HIV, Hepatitis C or accessing harm reduction services.  The AIDS Institute will offer specific tracks to certify individuals as: 1) HIV Peer Worker, 2) Hepatitis C Peer Worker, or 3) Harm Reduction Peer Worker.  Individuals may choose more than one track.  Certified peer workers must complete a series of required professional trainings totaling a minimum of 90 hours. The required trainings prepare peer workers to assist clients with HIV/HCV/STD prevention, harm reduction, outreach, patient navigation and/or self-management services.  To become certified as an AIDS Institute Peer Worker, individuals must pass a knowledge test, abide by the NYS AIDS Institute Peer Worker Code of Ethics and successfully complete a practicum.  The AIDS Institute peer certification process is intended to be a vehicle to improve client services as well as create employment opportunities for people with HIV and HCV. For more information about becoming an AIDS Institute Peer Worker please visit: www.hivtrianingny.org/abcdefg   

Audience: People seeking to become NYS AIDS Institute Certified Peer Workers who are either currently working as a Peer Worker or who have been selected by an agency for possible future employment as a Peer Worker.  A “peer” is defined as someone living with HIV, AIDS, Hep C, and/or has experience accessing Harm Reduction services.

Prerequisites: Completion of a community-based peer recovery or peer readiness training or preparation of an HIV/HCV/harm reduction treatment experience statement AND completion of at least three core courses from the required peer certification training list.

This 90-minute online training provides basic information about HIV infection and AIDS. It can serve as an introductory course for anyone with a professional or personal interest in HIV/AIDS. The training is organized in four modules that may be completed at your own pace.

• Module One provides the definition of HIV and AIDS and an overview of HIV/AIDS data;
• Module Two explains how HIV is and is not transmitted;
• Module Three reviews basic facts about the immune systems, how HIV progresses and the importance of care and treatment for HIV; and
• Module Four provides information about HIV testing and HIV prevention strategies.

At the end of each module, there is a brief quiz to test your understanding of the material.

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.

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 1.0 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This one-day training is designed to help health and human service providers gain knowledge and skills in Stage-based Behavioral Counseling approaches and their applied use in HIV/STI/VH prevention and care services.   Staged-based Behavioral Counseling is an adaptation of the stages of change/transtheoretical model of behavior change theory.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe the Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change Theory;
• Assess clients’ stage of readiness for prevention and care services;
• Deliver counseling strategies matched to clients’ stage of readiness; and
• Integrate behavioral approaches into existing prevention and care services.

Audience: Any health or human services provider or Peer Worker. 

Prerequisite: None

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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:

• Recall the purpose of the Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics
• Practice making decisions on how to respond to different situations with clients based on the Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics

Prerequisite:  None

Intended audience: Peer Workers

This two-day training is designed to increase awareness of Peer Workers about HIV primary care guidelines, the HIV Treatment Cascade, health insurance options, and treatment adherence. Peer Workers who are aware of HIV primary care guidelines and strategies for supporting treatment adherence can play an important role in improving the health outcomes of people living with HIV.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• List the components of primary care for patients living with HIV
• Understand the HIV Treatment Cascade and how it informs their work
• Explain to patients the key elements of the annual comprehensive physical exam for patients living with HIV
• Explain to patients the importance of routine laboratory screening and assessments used in primary care for people living with HIV
• Recall the different classes of HIV medications and briefly describe how they work
• Identify common barriers to treatment adherence, including medication side effects
• List three specific strategies for promoting treatment adherence
• Understand the health insurance assistance programs regarding the treatment and care of PLWHA
• Recognize the impact of culture on accessing healthcare
• Work as a member of the care team to:
  1. Help patients take advantage of health maintenance services, vaccination, and prophylaxis for opportunistic infections
  2. Conduct client assessments and make referrals for a variety of psychosocial issues including substance use, mental health, domestic violence, smoking cessation, etc.
  3. Participate in case conferences.

Audience: Peer Workers who work with clients living with HIV. A “peer” is defined as someone living with HIV, AIDS, Hep C, and/or has experience accessing Harm Reduction services.

Prerequisite: HIV/AIDS 101 Training

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 13.0 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

This one-day training is designed to increase awareness of non-physician health and human services providers about HIV primary care guidelines, the HIV Treatment Cascade, health insurance options, and treatment adherence. Providers who are aware of HIV primary care guidelines and strategies for supporting treatment adherence can play an important role in improving the health outcomes of people living with HIV.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• List the components of primary care for patients living with HIV
• Understand the HIV Treatment Cascade and how it informs their work
• Identify the key elements of the annual comprehensive physical exam for patients living with HIV
• Identify the routine laboratory screening and assessments used in primary care for people living with HIV, including methods used to assess and measure adherence
• Recall the different classes of HIV medications and briefly describe how they work
• Identify common barriers to treatment adherence, including medication side effects
• List three specific strategies for promoting treatment adherence
• Identify when referrals to specialty care may be needed
• Understand the health insurance assistance programs regarding the treatment and care of PLWHA
• Work as a member of the care team to:
  1. Help patients take advantage of health maintenance services, vaccination, and prophylaxis for opportunistic infections
  2. Conduct client assessments and make referrals for a variety of psychosocial issues including substance use, mental health, domestic violence, smoking cessation, etc.

Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or training on basic HIV/AIDS information.

Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers who work directly with people living with HIV including: case managers, counselors, nurses, support services providers, and others.

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

Staying on Schedule: Tips for Taking Your HIV Medications (generic booklet):  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9236.pdf
Staying on Schedule: How to Take Each HIV Medication (drug-specific booklet):
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0203.pdf
Managing Side Effects of HIV Medications (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9408.pdf
Side Effects of HIV Medications (stand-alone chart): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9412.pdf
Your Brother’s Care: Getting Help for HIV (booklet):  https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0215.pdf
Blood Work: A Complete Guide for Monitoring HIV (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9689.pdf

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:

• Recall the names of at least 3 different opioids
• Recognize signs and symptoms of overdose
• Assemble a mucosal atomizer device for administering Intra-nasal naloxone
• Implement opioid overdose prevention activities in accordance with NYS-approved policies and procedures

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 half-day training 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.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention;
• Discuss the efficacy of PrEP in terms that clients can understand;
• Refer clients to a host of NYS, NYC, national and local resources regarding PrEP including the PrEP/PEP Voluntary Provider Directory;
• Identify resources to assist clients with reimbursement for PrEP medication, medical appointments, HIV/STD testing and other prevention tools such as condoms, sterile syringes, etc.;
• Integrate messages about PrEP into HIV/STD testing and other prevention services offered by the organization;
• Assist clients on PrEP with behavioral counseling and support daily adherence to the medication; and
• Partner with local providers that prescribe PrEP to promote easy access to PrEP

Audience: Non-clinical health and human services staff who are:

• Involved in offering HIV testing, harm reduction counseling, prevention services, community outreach or adherence support;
• Working with individuals at high risk for HIV who have an opportunity to provide education or support regarding PrEP
• Working in clinical settings who may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP; and
• Peer Workers who work with people at risk with HIV and STDs.

Prerequisite: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs.

This two-day training is designed to help health and human services providers promote sexual health among their clients by building their capacity to talk sensitively and non-judgmentally about sexual identity, gender identity and sexual behaviors. Topics to be covered during the training include: sexual and gender identity; strategies for talking with clients about sexual health issues; HIV/STD prevention and harm reduction strategies for sexual behaviors.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Increase their awareness about the range of sexual and gender identities of their clients;
• Describe how homophobia and other forms of stigma and discrimination can impact a client's sexual behaviors and ability to practice sexual risk reduction;
• Increase their comfort in discussing sexual and gender identity with clients;
• Describe how sexual trauma can impact a client's sexual behaviors and risk for HIV/STDs; and
• Offer clients harm reduction options for sexual behaviors.

Audience: Any health or human services provider or Peer Worker. 

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or training on basic HIV/AIDS information.

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 13 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

Diseases That Can Be Spread During Sex (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3805.pdf
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (NYSDOH web page) https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/std

This one-day training will explore the social factors that impact sexual and substance use behaviors among young men who have sex with men (MSM) of color. Health and human services providers will examine how these factors contribute to high rates of sexual and substance use risk behaviors among HIV positive and HIV negative MSM of color.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall the range of diverse identities, lifestyles and cultures of young YMSM of color;
• Identify the social stressors and other internal and external influences experienced by young YMSM of color including stigma, discrimination and internalized homophobia and how they can create conditions that impact risk-taking behavior;
• Describe the components of sexual health for YMSM of color that impact health and sexual behaviors;
• Discuss the influence of social media around risk-taking behaviors and sexual health messages;
• Identify strategies for engaging YMSM of color into sexual health services and how engagement is impacted by the principles of participation, accessibility, and equity; and
• Practice communicating about key prevention strategies such as status disclosure, treatment adherence, strategic positioning, early identification and treatment of STIs and others.

Audience: Any health and human service provider or Peer Worker who works with young people. 

Prerequisite: Prior attendance at the NYS AIDS Institute training “Sex, Gender and HIV.”

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 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:

RU + Take the Time. Take the Test. Take Charge: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9619.pdf

Your Brother’s Care: Getting Help for HIV (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0215.pdf

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

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 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

This webcast, organized in four easy to watch segments, explores important concepts and best practices for promoting the health of people who use drugs.  The program features a nationally recognized panel of experts including: Lawrence Brown, MD, MPH, FASAM, Chief Executive Officer of START Treatment and Recovery Centers; Sharon Stancliff, MD, Medical Director at the Harm Reduction Coalition, Valerie White, Deputy Director of the AIDS Institute, Narelle Ellendon, RN, Director of Capacity Building Services at the Harm Reduction Coalition and Smara Gabree, NP and HIV Specialist at Whitney Young Health. The webcast features an important new video comprised of people who use drugs reflecting on key topics related to health and an educational video designed to teach safer injecting practices to people who use drugs.   

By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:

1.      Recall trends in substance use among New York residents

2.      Define the term “drug user health” and the range of services  drug users may need

3.      Identify organizational and individual provider best practices in serving drug users

4.      Recall upcoming training opportunities available from the AIDS Institute’s Drug User Health Training Center of Expertise

Segment One - Reviews trends in substance use in NYS and describes what is meant by the term drug user health.  (46 minutes)
SEGMENT ONE VIDEO LINK (visible after registration): https://vimeo.com/154993687

 

Segment Two - Highlights the voices of people who use drugs discussing key topics related to drug user health and the commitment of people who use drugs to maintaining their own health. (24 minutes)
SEGMENT TWO VIDEO LINK (visible after registration): https://vimeo.com/153539198

 

Segment Three - Explores best practices for providing services that will engage people who use drugs.  (47 minutes)
SEGMENT THREE VIDEO LINK (visible after registration): https://vimeo.com/157330201

 

Segment Four: Shares information about the AIDS Institute’s new training center of expertise addressing Drug User Health and Opioid Overdose Prevention and previews an important new video on Safer Injecting Practices. (29 minutes) 
SEGMENT FOUR VIDEO LINK (visible after registration): https://vimeo.com/155023729

TOTAL VIEWING TIME: 2 hours, 26 minutes

Intended Audience: Health and human services providers who work with people who use drugs

This webcast reviews the three pillars of New York's plan to end the AIDS epidemic by 2020 and describes the critical developments in medicine, program and community partnerships which have brought us to the point where the end of the epidemic is in sight.

The archived webcast is presented in seven easy to view segments. You may view them in order or select the segment you would like view.

Part 1: Executive Summary of New York State’s Plan to End the AIDS Epidemic:

Featuring AIDS Institute Director, Dan O’Connell, this segment provides an overview of how New York’s history of success addressing HIV/AIDS has placed our state in the position of establishing a realistic, achievable plan to end the AIDS epidemic by 2020.  9 minutes  https://vimeo.com/115345887

Part 2: HIV/AIDS - The History and The Future: Personal Reflections

Featuring Charles King, long time AIDS activist and Kalvin Leveille, co-chair of the Statewide AIDS Service Delivery Consortium Advisroy Group, this moving video provides a look back at the early days of the epidemic and outlines two community leaders’ perspectives on what it means to be working to end the epidemic.  11 minutes  https://vimeo.com/115346512

Part 3: Epidemiology

Lou Smith, MD, Director of the AIDS Institute’s Division of Epidemiology, Evaluation and Research provides an overview of the latest data regarding HIV/AIDS, including a review of the 2012 cascade of care and insights into where we must focus our prevention efforts to address trends in new infections.  12 minutes. https://vimeo.com/115347811

Part 4: Update on HIV Testing and Treatment

Antonio Urbina, MD, Director, Spencer Cox Center for Health describes advances in HIV treatment, updated clinical guidelines on when to initiate HIV treatment and the results of HIV Prevention Trials Network 052.  Johanne Morne, Director of the AIDS Institute’s Office of Planning and Community Affairs, provides information regarding the 2014 update to New York’s HIV testing law.  30 minutes https://vimeo.com/115348750

Part 5: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV

Roberto Corrales, DO, Senior Director of HIV Medicine and Research at Trillium Health, provides an overview of the efficacy of PrEP and shares his experience as a clinical provider managing patients on PrEP.  18 minutes https://vimeo.com/115349537

Part 6: The Role of Community Based Organizations in Ending the AIDS Epidemic

Gabby Santos, Director of Health Services at In our Own Voices, (a community based organization serving LGBT people of color in Albany), and Mara San-Antonio Gaddy, Bureau Director in the AIDS Institute’s Division of HIV, STD, Hepatitis Prevention, will review how community organizations can play a critical role in the effort to end the epidemic   Resources to assist CBOs will be shared.  30 minutes https://vimeo.com/115350057

Part 7: Overview of New York's Ending the Epidemic Blueprint

This narrated powerpoint provides an overview of the recommendations outlined in the Ending the Epidemic Blueprint that was developed by the Ending the Epidemic Task Force, which was appointed by Governor Cuomo. The Blueprint provides a comprehensive and specfiic plan of recommendations to accomplish the goal of reducing new infections to fewer than 750 per year by 2020.  18 minutes http://www.hivtrainingny.org/Instant_Trainings/ETE_Overview_Blueprint/ETE_OverviewBlueprint.html

Hepatitis C Testing for People Born Between 1945 and 1965: Overview of New York State Law

In October of 2013, Governor Cuomo signed a public health law that requires primary care providers and certain health care settings to make a one-time offer of voluntary hepatitis C screening to all patients born between 1945 and 1965.  This law, which went into effect on January 1^st, 2014, is consistent with the CDC’s “Recommendations for the Identification of Chronic Hepatitis C virus infection Among Persons Born During 1945-1965”.  The New York State law applies to 1) physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners providing primary care, 2) primary care services delivered in the outpatient department of a hospital or freestanding diagnostic and treatment center, and 3) in-patient hospital services.

This 40-minute webcast will:

1. Identify the clinical rationale for one-time routine voluntary screening for hepatitis C for all persons born between 1945 and 1965;
2. Describe the key provisions of the law including settings and providers impacted by the law;
3. Provide an overview of the new CDC hepatitis C testing algorithm;
4. Describe health care provider responsibility for reporting cases of acute and chronic hepatitis C;
5. Describe New York State resources for the care and treatment of persons with chronic Hepatitis C infection, and;
6. Provide answers to frequently asked questions, including: exceptions to the law, issues related to reimbursement for testing, patient consent, and others.

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:

• Physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners providing primary care
• Outpatient departments of a hospital offering primary care
• Freestanding diagnostic and treatment centers offering primary care
• In-patient hospital programs

Webcast Sponsored by the New York State Department of Health

This webcast will provide information about New York State public health law and regulations that mandate the offering of HIV testing to all patients 13 to 64 years old receiving hospital or primary care services, with some limitations.

After viewing this broadcast, participants will be able to:

• Recall the main objectives of the amended public health law that require the offer of HIV testing to all individuals aged 13-64 in certain health care settings;
• Review the finalized regulations based on the amended HIV Testing Public Health Law (Chapter 308);
• Recall straight-forward strategies for implementing the regulations in three different settings: hospital, emergency department, and community health center; and
• Review the contents of the New York State Department of Health’s “HIV Testing Tool Kit: Resources to Support Routine HIV Testing for Adults and Teens” and understand how providers can use this resource in their work setting.

Prerequisite: None

Target Audience: Staff responsible for overseeing or delivering HIV testing services in primary care settings, pediatric settings or emergency departments.  Any health or human serivces provider itnerested in understanding New York State regulations regarding HIV testing.

After registering (click ‘submit’) follow these directions:

1. The system will generate a completion notification page. Click on “To access online training Click here”

OR

A confirmation email will be sent to you once you register for the course, follow the same steps

2. This will bring you to the SUNY Public Health website, “HIV Testing Update: New Regulation & Strategies from the field” broadcasted on May 17,2012

Under ‘Useful links’ click on ‘Watch on Demand’

3. The vimeo screen will pop-up allowing access to watch the training. Click on the ‘play icon’ to view the training

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:

• Describe the importance of increasing the number of individuals aware of their Hepatitis C (HCV) infection status;
• Recall key features of the FDA-approved, CLIA-waived HCV rapid test device;
• List requirements for implementing HCV rapid screening in a community-based site; and
• Determine if they are eligible to receive free HCV rapid test kits from the NYSDOH.

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 two-hour 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:

• Recall basic information about the liver and hepatitis C, including transmission, prevention, course of illness, screening and treatment;
• Counsel their HIV positive client about the importance of knowing their HCV status;
• Describe how co-infection with HIV and HCV affects the progression of each disease;
• Recall current trends and improvements in treatment for people who are co-infected with HIV and HCV; and
• List at least three additional service needs of people with HIV who are also co-infected with HCV.

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 half-day training 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:

• Recall basic information about the liver and hepatitis C, including transmission, prevention, course of illness, screening and treatment;
• Counsel their HIV positive client about the importance of knowing their HCV status;
• Describe how co-infection with HIV and HCV affects the progression of each disease;
• Recall current trends and improvements in treatment for people who are co-infected with HIV and HCV; and
• List at least three additional service needs of people with HIV who are also co-infected with HCV.

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.

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 2 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

This two-hour webinar will provide information about new developments in HIV testing as a result of passage of Chapter 308 of the Laws of 2010.

As a result of this training participants will be able to:

• List the core elements of the 2010 New York State HIV Testing law (S.8227/A.11487) and their importance;
• Understand the time line for implementation of the new law including the development of regulations by the NYSDOH;
• Recall that HIV testing must be offered to all persons between the ages of 13 and 64 receiving hospital or primary care services with some limited exceptions;
• Describe the simplified process for obtaining patient consent for HIV testing;
• List the elements of HIV pre and post-test counseling with an emphasis on streamlining the process;
• Recall the responsibility of the health care provider to arrange for follow-up medical care for all patients who test HIV positive;
• Describe changes in HIV testing related to occupational exposure; and Explain revised disclosure practices.

   

  Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in basic HIV/AIDS.

   

  Audience: All health or human service providers who offer HIV testing as a part of their job responsibilities and other providers who require clarification on the 2010 HIV testing law.

   

  Additional Training: Participants who would like an opportunity to practice the skills associated with offering HIV testing services may choose to attend the AIDS Institute training, "HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session."

This two-hour webinar is designed to help non-clinical health and human service providers gain a basic understanding of common STIs to support their HIV/STI/VH prevention work. The training will review the similarities and differences in transmission, screening & testing, treatment, complications and prevention.  

Objectives - By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Describe STI morbidity in New York State
2. Describe the transmission, symptoms & complications of common STIs
3. Describe the inter-relationship of HIV & other STDs

Prerequisite:  There is no prerequisite for this training.  This training is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in STIs (or desire a review).

Audience:  This course is appropriate for non-clinical staff of health and human service provider organizations.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:
Diseases That Can Be Spread During Sex (booklet): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3805.pdf
STD and HIV Facts (brochure): https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9111.pdf
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (NYSDOH web page) https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/std

This two-hour webinar will provide participants with updated information and strategies for promoting prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS.  The latest research demonstrates that early initiation of treatment, provision of post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), retention in care and viral load suppression are critical to the health of people with HIV and also play a key role in reducing new infections.  Participants will learn strategies for coupling messages about the importance of clinical care with behavioral interventions to address the risks associated with sexual and substance using behaviors.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall the latest research that demonstrates the link between treatment and prevention
• Explain to clients the importance of early initiation of anti-retroviral treatment, viral load suppression and retention in care
• Recall how co-morbidities such as HIV/HCV co-infection or HIV/syphilis co-infection can affect transmission and acquisition of HIV and other infectious diseases
• Refer clients as needed to other intensive prevention interventions including group level interventions, condom distribution programs, partner services, syringe access, PrEP and others

Prerequisite: None. It is strongly suggested that participants have attended basic training in HIV/AIDS 

Audience: All health and human service providers who interact with clients who are living with HIV/AIDS

Webinar: Promoting Primary Care & Treatment Adherence in PLWHA

This 2-hour webinar will focus on an important component of Governor Cuomo's plan to end AIDS in NY State by 2020:  "Linking and retaining persons diagnosed with HIV to health care and getting them on anti-HIV therapy to maximize HIV virus suppression so they remain healthy and prevent further transmission..."

We will explore the latest evidence showing that Early Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) has two clear and strong benefits for PLWAs:  1.) health benefits by preserving immune functioning and reducing chronic inflammation; and 2.) reduction in the risk of transmission by achieving an undetectable viral load. But in order to get these benefits PLWHAs must enter into and stay engaged in HIV Primary Care.  We will focus on communicating how HIV impairs the immune system and causes disease, how treatment works, how HIV Primary Care combines regular primary care with HIV-specific care, how early ART improves health and reduces the risk of HIV transmission, and how to enhance our clients’ efforts to adhere to ART using a particular adherence tool.
 

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand that the goal of HIV primary care is the achievement of undetectable viral loads in PLWHAs
• Communicate the benefits of being engaged in HIV care and starting Anti-Retroviral Treatment as soon as possible
• Describe the course of untreated vs. treated HIV disease
• Review Most Recent Guidellines on Monitoring CD4 counts and Viral Load
• Describe components of primary care of PLAWH
• Explore specific tools/strategies for promoting adherence to ART

Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge or training on basic HIV/AIDS information.

Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers who work directly with people living with HIV including: case managers, counselors, nurses, support services providers, and others.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an important addition to the HIV prevention toolbox, especially for individuals at 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.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention;
• Discuss the efficacy of PrEP in terms that clients can understand;
• Refer clients to a host of NYS, NYC, national and local resources regarding PrEP including the PrEP/PEP Voluntary Provider Directory;
• Identify resources to assist clients with reimbursement for PrEP medication, medical appointments, HIV/STD testing and other prevention tools such as condoms, sterile syringes, etc.;
• Integrate messages about PrEP into HIV/STD testing and other prevention services offered by the organization;
• Assist clients on PrEP with behavioral counseling and support daily adherence to the medication;

Partner with local providers that prescribe PrEP to promote easy access to PrEP

Target Audience

The principle 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 who may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP
• Peer Workers who work with people at risk with HIV and STDs

Prerequisite:

Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs.

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
2. Describe the transmission, symptoms & complications of syphilis
3. Describe the key syphilis prevention messages 

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).

Audience:  This course is appropriate for non-clinical staff of health and human service provider organizations.

Related Consumer Educational Materials:  NYSDoH Syphilis Fact Sheet for Non-Clinical Providers;   NYSDoH, September 3, 2015 - Syphilis Website Alert Language

Archived Webinar - In 2017, HIV remains an LGBT health and human rights issue. The Network is taking the lead in developing a social media campaign to promote PrEP and PEP during Pride events. This training will prepare community members to talk about, tweet about and post about PrEP and PEP before, during or after Pride events across the state. 

Objectives:

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recall basic facts about PrEP and PEP;
• Identify resources to help people learn about, access and pay for PrEP and PEP;
• Create a wide range of social media posts supporting a statewide PrEP and PEP campaign developed by The Network.

Audience: Staff of LGBT Health Services and HIV Prevention Programs and community members interested in promoting PrEP and PEP around Pride events.

*If you are interested in receiving an electronic copy of the materials from this webinar please email hivet@health.ny.gov. 

This two-hour archived 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:

1. Define harm reduction as it is used in HIV/STI/HCV prevention;
2. List at least three elements of the harm reduction model;
3. Identify at least three attitudes they have about using a harm reduction approach;
4. Identify at least three examples of harm reduction options for substance use behaviors and sexual behaviors;
5. Identify negotiated safety techniques for injection risk reduction and sexual risk reduction

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 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:

• Describe the basics of how HCV can be transmitted;
• Describe how HCV progresses and the importance of care and treatment;
• List the steps to identify HCV infection;
• Discuss basic HCV prevention strategies;
• Describe  basic tips for taking care of the liver and living healthy while living with HCV

Prerequisite: none

Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers  

This is the introductory webinar to the HIV Tobacco Cessation Improvement Campaign. Topics covered include: overview of the campaign and its corresponding website, resources that are available through the campaign, and a description of how tobacco cessation measures were incorporated into an EMR.

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:

• Describe the recent progress in treatment options for patients living with hepatitis C (shorter duration, fewer side effects, better health outcomes)
• Describe the importance of engaging in primary care, regardless of the clients intent to undergo treatment
• Identify strategies to support clients as they prepare for and engage in HCV treatment
• Define sustained virologic response (SVR)
• Discuss strategies to address the risk of reinfection with clients who achieve SVR

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 one-hour archived webinar which originally aired in December 2013 is from the webinar series: New Developments in HIV Clinical Guidelines: What Non-Clinicians Should Know to Improve Patient Care and Coordination.

Guest Presenter: Barry S. Zingman, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, AIDS Center

The New Developments in Clinical Guidelines series explores the latest HIV clinical guidelines with an emphasis on the specific knowledge that non-clinical providers should have, and the actions they can undertake, to support positive health outcomes for clients. Each webinar features an engaging discussion with a leading physician who served on the NYS DOH AI Clinical Guidelines Committee that developed the clinical guideline.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the specific guideline and information that non-clinical providers should know to help improve daily work, and
• Identify the actions that a provider can undertake to support their clients’ positive health outcomes.

Target Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, care managers, patient navigators, outreach workers, and others.

The AIDS Institute is pleased to announce a webinar series designed to engage a wide range of health and human services providers and consumers in discussing how they can take action in their communities to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2015 Blueprint For Achieving the Goals Set Forth by Governor Cuomo to End the Epidemic in New York State by the end of 2020.
 
This goals of this webinar series are to:
1. Engage stakeholders in discussions about their role in implementing the Blueprint.
2. Bring attention to recommendations in the plan related to specific vulnerable populations.
3. Share innovative strategies for HIV prevention, testing and linkage/retention in care.
 

Specific topics to be addressed during this webinar will include:

• What are the ETE recommendations related to older people?
• How can we improve, testing, prevention and linkage for care services for older adults?

The AIDS Institute is pleased to announce a webinar series designed to engage a wide range of health and human services providers and consumers in discussing how they can take action in their communities to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2015 Blueprint For Achieving the Goals Set Forth by Governor Cuomo to End the Epidemic in New York State by the end of 2020.

This goals of this webinar series are to:

1. Engage stakeholders in discussions about their role in implementing the Blueprint.
2. Bring attention to recommendations in the plan related to specific vulnerable populations.
3. Share innovative strategies for HIV prevention, testing and linkage/retention in care.

This session will explore the following questions:

• What are the ETE recommendations for the Criminal Justice System?
• How can we improve testing, prevention and linkage to care for people who interact with the criminal justice system?

The AIDS Institute is pleased to announce a webinar series designed to engage a wide range of health and human services providers and consumers in discussing how they can take action in their communities to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2015 Blueprint For Achieving the Goals Set Forth by Governor Cuomo to End the Epidemic in New York State by the end of 2020.
 
This goals of this webinar series are to:
1. Engage stakeholders in discussions about their role in implementing the Blueprint.
2. Bring attention to recommendations in the plan related to specific vulnerable populations.
3. Share innovative strategies for HIV prevention, testing and linkage/retention in care.
 

Specific topics to be addressed during this webinar include:

• What are the unique clinical and counseling considerations for women?
• What steps do clinical settings need to take to be prepared?
• How can we ensure that women who can benefit from PrEP and PEP learn about these interventions?

The AIDS Institute is pleased to announce a webinar series designed to engage a wide range of health and human services providers and consumers in discussing how they can take action in their communities to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2015 Blueprint For Achieving the Goals Set Forth by Governor Cuomo to End the Epidemic in New York State by the end of 2020.
 
This goals of this webinar series are to:
1. Engage stakeholders in discussions about their role in implementing the Blueprint.
2. Bring attention to recommendations in the plan related to specific vulnerable populations.
3. Share innovative strategies for HIV prevention, testing and linkage/retention in care.
 

Topics to be addressed during this webinar include: 

• Why is creating employment opportunities considered an important part of the plan to end the epidemic?
• What programs exist to help people with HIV transition to work?
• How might employment impact health, housing and other benefits?

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:

• Review Peer Worker contributions and effectiveness in improving patient health outcomes
• Recall NYS AIDS Institute Peer Worker areas of work, core competencies  and identify the unique role of Peer Workers on the care team
• Identify important roles for program directors and supervisors during the Peer Worker practicum which is required for certification and in managing Certified Peer Workers
• Examine the transition period from practicum to employed Certified Peer Worker.

Target Audience:  Program Directors and Supervisors

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. 

This one-hour archived webinar is from the second edition of the series: 2014 New Developments in HIV Clinical Guidelines: What Non-Clinicians Should Know to Improve Patient Care and Coordination.

This series will explore the latest HIV clinical guidelines with an emphasis on the specific knowledge that non-clinical providers should have and the actions they can undertake, to support positive health outcomes for clients.

Each monthly webinar features an engaging discussion with a leading physician who served on the NYS DOH Aids Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee that developed the clinical guideline.

May 2014 Topic: PrEP Guidance
Guest Presenter:
Demetre C Daskalakis, MD
Medical Director of Ambulatory HIV Services at Mount Sinai Comprehensive Health Program-Downtown

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the specific guideline and information that non-clinical providers should know to help improve daily work, and
• Identify the actions that a provider can undertake to support their clients’ positive health outcomes.

Target Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, care managers, patient navigators, outreach workers, and others.

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:
• List the elements that constitute a health literate material
• Develop skills to analyze and assess various health materials
• Learn about the role of meta-messages in health materials
• Identify available material evaluation tools and resources
 

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.

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:

•         Recall trends in fentanyl-related drug user deaths;
•         Describe the pharmacology of fentanyl and its analogs;
•         Discuss fentanyl from the perspective of drug users;
•         Explain how to recognize and respond to a fentanyl related overdose; and
•         Identify harm reduction practices that drug users can follow to protect themselves against overdose.