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Opioid Overdose Prevention: Training of Trainers (2025)
This 90 minute 3-module online training is designed to teach people the information necessary to become an Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer. Opioid Overdose Prevention trainers should have the information, abilities, and tools needed to teach others how to spot an overdose and restore breathing with naloxone.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Individuals interested in serving as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers who are associated with a NYS Department of Health registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
Important Note: The Clinical and or Program Director are responsible for overseeing, providing meaningful feedback, and monitoring the quality of information delivered by the trainers, as such they should have the individual deliver a mock training to ensure the trainer can teach the material and lead activities that reinforce learning.
New York City-based Opioid Overdose Prevention Program staff who will dispense naloxone kits must attend a Training of Dispensers (TOD) provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). To learn more, email naloxone@health.nyc.gov. This 90 minute 3-module online training is designed to teach people the information necessary to become an Opioid Overdose Prevention trainer. Opioid Overdose Prevention trainers should have the information, abilities, and tools needed to teach others how to spot an overdose and restore breathing with naloxone.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Individuals interested in serving as Opioid Overdose Prevention Trainers who are associated with a NYS Department of Health registered Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
Important Note: The Clinical and or Program Director are responsible for overseeing, providing meaningful feedback, and monitoring the quality of information delivered by the trainers, as such they should have the individual deliver a mock training to ensure the trainer can teach the material and lead activities that reinforce learning.
New York City-based Opioid Overdose Prevention Program staff who will dispense naloxone kits must attend a Training of Dispensers (TOD) provided by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). To learn more, email naloxone@health.nyc.gov. |
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Hepatitis C Prevention with Young People Who Use Drugs
Description: This 90-minute training will discuss the high hepatitis C virus incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs. This training will help participants understand that novel, simplified care models need to be developed to engage, treat, and cure hard-to-reach patient populations, such as young people who use drugs.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Hepatitis C 101 course
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Materials: N/A Description: This 90-minute training will discuss the high hepatitis C virus incidence and low treatment initiation rates among young people who use drugs. This training will help participants understand that novel, simplified care models need to be developed to engage, treat, and cure hard-to-reach patient populations, such as young people who use drugs.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Hepatitis C 101 course
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Introduction to the Peer Worker Role
Training Description This interactive training helps learners build and solidify their knowledge of the peer worker role and provides insight into the real-life experience of peer workers. This course also highlights who this program is for and helps learners judge if this is right for them. Upon completion of this Training Goal: The goal of this training is to introduce current and prospective peer workers to the NYS Peer Worker Certification Program and begin the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective peer workforce in New York State, to assist in meeting NYS ETE objective Training Objectives: • Identify the importance of the shared lived experience within Peer Work and its significant role in improving health outcomes Audience: Current and prospective peer workers who apply to the New York State Peer Worker Certification Program Prerequisite: Participants should be individuals identified by an organization to participate in a practicum with the potential for future employment. As such, participants may be in the process of determining whether being a Peer Worker is truly in line with their desires and best interests. Ideally, at least three core courses from the required peer certification training list should be completed before registering for this course. Training Description This interactive training helps learners build and solidify their knowledge of the peer worker role and provides insight into the real-life experience of peer workers. This course also highlights who this program is for and helps learners judge if this is right for them. Upon completion of this Training Goal: The goal of this training is to introduce current and prospective peer workers to the NYS Peer Worker Certification Program and begin the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective peer workforce in New York State, to assist in meeting NYS ETE objective Training Objectives: • Identify the importance of the shared lived experience within Peer Work and its significant role in improving health outcomes Audience: Current and prospective peer workers who apply to the New York State Peer Worker Certification Program Prerequisite: Participants should be individuals identified by an organization to participate in a practicum with the potential for future employment. As such, participants may be in the process of determining whether being a Peer Worker is truly in line with their desires and best interests. Ideally, at least three core courses from the required peer certification training list should be completed before registering for this course. |
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Harm Reduction Support Following an Opioid-Overdose Reversal
This one-day course will provide health and human service providers with a comprehensive overview of harm reduction support for with individuals who have experienced reversal of an opioid overdose. This course will review the factors that place a person at risk for overdose and strategies for reducing the risk of future overdose. It will focus on information and referrals that providers can offer an individual after an overdose as well as best practices for agencies to have in place when providing support to clients who have experienced reversal of an overdose.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Overdose Prevention and Response, Naloxone Training Audience: Staff and Peer Workers connected to Drug User Health hubs, health and human service providers who work with people who use drugs. This one-day course will provide health and human service providers with a comprehensive overview of harm reduction support for with individuals who have experienced reversal of an opioid overdose. This course will review the factors that place a person at risk for overdose and strategies for reducing the risk of future overdose. It will focus on information and referrals that providers can offer an individual after an overdose as well as best practices for agencies to have in place when providing support to clients who have experienced reversal of an overdose.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Overdose Prevention and Response, Naloxone Training Audience: Staff and Peer Workers connected to Drug User Health hubs, health and human service providers who work with people who use drugs. |
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Strategies for Having “The Talk” with Youth
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore various strategies for caregivers to have talks about sexual health with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the second in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives. Objectives: Participants will:
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore various strategies for caregivers to have talks about sexual health with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the second in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives. Objectives: Participants will:
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Webinar: Safer Injecting and Wound Care Part 1
Description: This two-part webinar will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injection practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Materials:
Description: This two-part webinar will build participant knowledge and skills to work with clients around safer injection practices and complications associated with injecting. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy of veins and arteries; the supplies and equipment used to inject drugs; common injection practices; and harm reduction strategies for working with people who inject drugs. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All health and human service providers and Peer Workers Materials:
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Face_to_Face | Outreach & Engagement Strategies for LGBTGNC Clients (in-person)
Description: This full-day, in-person course will cover concepts related to outreach and engagement of LGBTGNC priority populations. Concepts will focus on types of outreach, barriers to engagement, strategies to increase engagement, social marketing, and working with community partners. Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to: Describe different types of outreach. Plan for and document outreach activities. Recognize and respond to levels of barriers that impact clients and communities. Describe different strategies for engagement, identify appropriate strategies and effectively apply them to address client and community engagement needs. Facilitate connections with community partners. Connect with additional learning opportunities. Description: This full-day, in-person course will cover concepts related to outreach and engagement of LGBTGNC priority populations. Concepts will focus on types of outreach, barriers to engagement, strategies to increase engagement, social marketing, and working with community partners. Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to: Describe different types of outreach. Plan for and document outreach activities. Recognize and respond to levels of barriers that impact clients and communities. Describe different strategies for engagement, identify appropriate strategies and effectively apply them to address client and community engagement needs. Facilitate connections with community partners. Connect with additional learning opportunities. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: The Role of the Peer Worker in Supporting Community Re-entry
Description This two-day, 7.5-hour virtual, training is designed to prepare peer workers to use their lived experience to assist clients through the transition from a criminal justice setting back into their communities. The training reviews competencies related to supporting others with community re-entry, such as housing, social support, stigma, tasks of daily living, and other areas of life. This training is presented by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) and funded by the NYSDOH AIDS Institute. Goal The goal of this training is to prepare peer workers to use their lived experience to assist clients through the transition from a criminal justice setting back into the community. Audience Any peer worker who engages with individuals who are or were incarcerated and are returning to the community. Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the major areas of challenges that people face during community re-entry 2. Use the shared lived experience to establish credibility, share lessons learned, and inspire people through the process of transition from a correctional facility to the community 3. Work as part of a team to assist clients in addressing their social determinants of health needs including housing, food, social support, employment, health care, transportation, etc. 4. Identify best practices for providing stigma-free services to individuals through the transition period 5. Share lessons learned about strategies for avoiding reincarceration and establishing and maintaining positive interactions with parole officers and community law enforcement Description This two-day, 7.5-hour virtual, training is designed to prepare peer workers to use their lived experience to assist clients through the transition from a criminal justice setting back into their communities. The training reviews competencies related to supporting others with community re-entry, such as housing, social support, stigma, tasks of daily living, and other areas of life. This training is presented by the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) and funded by the NYSDOH AIDS Institute. Goal The goal of this training is to prepare peer workers to use their lived experience to assist clients through the transition from a criminal justice setting back into the community. Audience Any peer worker who engages with individuals who are or were incarcerated and are returning to the community. Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the major areas of challenges that people face during community re-entry 2. Use the shared lived experience to establish credibility, share lessons learned, and inspire people through the process of transition from a correctional facility to the community 3. Work as part of a team to assist clients in addressing their social determinants of health needs including housing, food, social support, employment, health care, transportation, etc. 4. Identify best practices for providing stigma-free services to individuals through the transition period 5. Share lessons learned about strategies for avoiding reincarceration and establishing and maintaining positive interactions with parole officers and community law enforcement |
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Live_Webinar | Trauma Informed Care (TIC) 101
Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Archived_Webinar | PrEP Aware Week 2024: Meet the Ambassadors & Learn about the Social Media Toolkit - Archive
Course Description: Is your agency interested in being involved in PrEP Aware Week 2024? This 60-minute archived webinar will provide an overview of the newly developed PrEP Aware Week 2024 campaign materials, including an accompanying Social Media Toolkit. Participants will be introduced to the PrEP Aware Week ambassadors, a group of 8 diverse PrEP advocates from around the state. This archived webinar will provide an opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to learn how to utilize free social media products to promote PrEP Aware Week. Training Objectives: As a result of this 60-minute training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: AIDS Institute funded programs, local health departments, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: None Format: Webinar For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045 Course Description: Is your agency interested in being involved in PrEP Aware Week 2024? This 60-minute archived webinar will provide an overview of the newly developed PrEP Aware Week 2024 campaign materials, including an accompanying Social Media Toolkit. Participants will be introduced to the PrEP Aware Week ambassadors, a group of 8 diverse PrEP advocates from around the state. This archived webinar will provide an opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to learn how to utilize free social media products to promote PrEP Aware Week. Training Objectives: As a result of this 60-minute training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: AIDS Institute funded programs, local health departments, hospitals, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Prerequisite: None Format: Webinar For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045 |
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Online Training | Overdose Response Training
You can reverse an overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use drugs, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is overdosing. This training is for anyone who may be with or encounter a person that is experiencing an overdose. By the end of this training, you will be able to:
This training should take 15 minutes to complete.
**After completing the course, please participate in this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DC9T8Z6 to assist us in enhancing the quality of the program**
Intended Audience: The practical training is for a wide variety of audiences including: clinical or non-clinical staff, people in active use of substances and their loved ones, as well as general community members. You can reverse an overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use drugs, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is overdosing. This training is for anyone who may be with or encounter a person that is experiencing an overdose. By the end of this training, you will be able to:
This training should take 15 minutes to complete.
**After completing the course, please participate in this survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DC9T8Z6 to assist us in enhancing the quality of the program**
Intended Audience: The practical training is for a wide variety of audiences including: clinical or non-clinical staff, people in active use of substances and their loved ones, as well as general community members. |
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Online Training | PrEP Payment Options: 2023 Update
The goal of this online training (updated in 2023) is to build your capacity to assist clients with payment options related to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This 60-minute training consists of three brief 15-minute modules followed by an opportunity to work through several common case examples. The format of this online training allows you to navigate directly to the modules of greatest interest to you. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of HIV and PrEP The goal of this online training (updated in 2023) is to build your capacity to assist clients with payment options related to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This 60-minute training consists of three brief 15-minute modules followed by an opportunity to work through several common case examples. The format of this online training allows you to navigate directly to the modules of greatest interest to you. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: Basic knowledge of HIV and PrEP |
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Live_Webinar | Affirming Services for Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Clients (virtual)
This 5-hour virtual course offers participants the opportunity to take a deep dive into non-binary and gender non-conforming (NB/GNC) identities and health. Participants will learn about basic NB/GNC concepts and community-specific health concerns. Facilitators will briefly review the historical global existence of non-binary genders, the Western binary system of gender, and its role in NB identities today. Course content will focus on actionable items that participants can take to improve service delivery and cultural responsiveness for NB/GNC clients, including during the provision of sexual health services.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Health and human services (HHS) workers who have basic LGBTQ+ familiarity. It is recommended that learners attend LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency or similar prior to attending this course. Please note that this course focuses solely on non-binary and gender non-conforming topics, and will not discuss transgender identities or sexual orientations in-depth. Prerequisites: It is recommended that learners attend LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency or a similar course prior to attending this course. This 5-hour virtual course offers participants the opportunity to take a deep dive into non-binary and gender non-conforming (NB/GNC) identities and health. Participants will learn about basic NB/GNC concepts and community-specific health concerns. Facilitators will briefly review the historical global existence of non-binary genders, the Western binary system of gender, and its role in NB identities today. Course content will focus on actionable items that participants can take to improve service delivery and cultural responsiveness for NB/GNC clients, including during the provision of sexual health services.
Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Health and human services (HHS) workers who have basic LGBTQ+ familiarity. It is recommended that learners attend LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency or similar prior to attending this course. Please note that this course focuses solely on non-binary and gender non-conforming topics, and will not discuss transgender identities or sexual orientations in-depth. Prerequisites: It is recommended that learners attend LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency or a similar course prior to attending this course. |
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Live_Webinar | Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation (2 Day On-Line Training)
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training.
Day 1 Course Description (4 hours) Part 1 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. Part 2 will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 2 Course Description (4 hours) Part 3 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. Part 4 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training.
Day 1 Course Description (4 hours) Part 1 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. Part 2 will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Day 2 Course Description (4 hours) Part 3 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. Part 4 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Part 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Hepatitis C and Pregnancy
The goal of this two-hour webinar is to bring awareness to the topic of Hepatitis C among pregnant persons and people with the capacity to get pregnant, support non-clinicals providers in understanding the importance of promoting health among clients as it relates to Hepatitis C, and educate providers about the importance of linkages to care and reducing potential Hepatitis C transmission. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-medical service providers, such as case managers, social workers, patient navigators, peer workers; and People living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C. Prerequisite: Hepatitis C Basics The goal of this two-hour webinar is to bring awareness to the topic of Hepatitis C among pregnant persons and people with the capacity to get pregnant, support non-clinicals providers in understanding the importance of promoting health among clients as it relates to Hepatitis C, and educate providers about the importance of linkages to care and reducing potential Hepatitis C transmission. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-medical service providers, such as case managers, social workers, patient navigators, peer workers; and People living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C. Prerequisite: Hepatitis C Basics |
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Online Training | Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Corrections: The Evidence Base
This online training is the first course in a series. It contains four modules and sets the stage for the evidence base of integrating Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in corrections. It covers the epidemiology of the national and state opioid crisis and summarizes the latest data for those diagnosed with an OUD entering the criminal justice system. This course serves as a primer for the science of Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder, “SUD/OUD” and the FDA-approved medications for treating OUD. It offers an emphasis on the evidence base for providing MOUD in the correctional setting and dispels misperceptions of OUD and MOUD. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 60 minutes to complete all modules. At the end of the training, you're invited to complete a brief evaluation survey and your feedback will help us improve the future offering of this training. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite:?None Audience:? The intended audience for this course includes Social Workers, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), Correctional Officers, other non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and staff directly involved with MOUD programming in the corrections setting. This online training is the first course in a series. It contains four modules and sets the stage for the evidence base of integrating Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in corrections. It covers the epidemiology of the national and state opioid crisis and summarizes the latest data for those diagnosed with an OUD entering the criminal justice system. This course serves as a primer for the science of Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder, “SUD/OUD” and the FDA-approved medications for treating OUD. It offers an emphasis on the evidence base for providing MOUD in the correctional setting and dispels misperceptions of OUD and MOUD. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 60 minutes to complete all modules. At the end of the training, you're invited to complete a brief evaluation survey and your feedback will help us improve the future offering of this training. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite:?None Audience:? The intended audience for this course includes Social Workers, Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs), Correctional Officers, other non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and staff directly involved with MOUD programming in the corrections setting. |
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Online Training | Applying the Health Equity Lens: An Organizational Approach
This on-line self-paced training is designed to navigate a leadership team through the process of applying a health equity lens to the work of their organization. The training walks the leadership team through 12 distinct steps, providing guiding questions to explore at each step in the process of applying a health equity lens. The training allows the team to conveniently gather their responses to these questions for use in ongoing organizational change and development. Objectives: As a result of participating in this training, an organization’s leadership team will be able to:
Intended Audience: This program is intended for the leadership team of a health care institution, community-based organization or other non-profit organization involved in delivering health or human services. Members of a leadership team might include: the executive director, program managers, supervisors, HR personnel, quality improvement staff, members of the board of directors, community advisory board, and others. The training is also open to anyone who is interested in health equity, organizational development and improving services to meet the needs of all communities. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that individuals complete the Health Equity On-Line training prior to taking this course. This on-line self-paced training is designed to navigate a leadership team through the process of applying a health equity lens to the work of their organization. The training walks the leadership team through 12 distinct steps, providing guiding questions to explore at each step in the process of applying a health equity lens. The training allows the team to conveniently gather their responses to these questions for use in ongoing organizational change and development. Objectives: As a result of participating in this training, an organization’s leadership team will be able to:
Intended Audience: This program is intended for the leadership team of a health care institution, community-based organization or other non-profit organization involved in delivering health or human services. Members of a leadership team might include: the executive director, program managers, supervisors, HR personnel, quality improvement staff, members of the board of directors, community advisory board, and others. The training is also open to anyone who is interested in health equity, organizational development and improving services to meet the needs of all communities. Prerequisite: None. It is recommended that individuals complete the Health Equity On-Line training prior to taking this course. |
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Online Training | Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections
Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections Intended Audience: The intended audience includes social workers, CASACs, Correctional leadership, Correctional Officers, Nurses, Correctional Health Staff and other staff directly involved with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programming. This 15-minute quick learn focuses on the importance of addressing stigma within corrections and provides a framework for understanding stigma related to substance use disorders (SUD) and the role language plays in reducing stigma. This course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Addressing the Stigma of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Corrections Intended Audience: The intended audience includes social workers, CASACs, Correctional leadership, Correctional Officers, Nurses, Correctional Health Staff and other staff directly involved with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programming. This 15-minute quick learn focuses on the importance of addressing stigma within corrections and provides a framework for understanding stigma related to substance use disorders (SUD) and the role language plays in reducing stigma. This course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None |
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Online Training | Promoting Health Equity by Addressing Medical Mistrust
This online, self-paced training that consists of two separate modules is designed to increase physician and non-physician health and human service providers’ knowledge of medical negligence and systemic discrimination as a source of medical mistrust and introduce strategies for employing a health equity-informed approach to build current day trust and engagement in care. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to medical mistrust; · Recall at least 3 historical examples of systemic discrimination and medical negligence that create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Describe how current day systemic discrimination and medical practices create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Identify 2 scenarios where medical mistrust could arise and impact an interaction with a client; · Recall 3 communication strategies rooted in Self-Determination Theory to promote client trust. Intended Audience: Physician and non-physician health and human services providers Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants complete the “Health Equity” Online Training prior to taking this course. This online, self-paced training that consists of two separate modules is designed to increase physician and non-physician health and human service providers’ knowledge of medical negligence and systemic discrimination as a source of medical mistrust and introduce strategies for employing a health equity-informed approach to build current day trust and engagement in care. This course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to medical mistrust; · Recall at least 3 historical examples of systemic discrimination and medical negligence that create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Describe how current day systemic discrimination and medical practices create and reinforce feelings of medical mistrust; · Identify 2 scenarios where medical mistrust could arise and impact an interaction with a client; · Recall 3 communication strategies rooted in Self-Determination Theory to promote client trust. Intended Audience: Physician and non-physician health and human services providers Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants complete the “Health Equity” Online Training prior to taking this course. |
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Overview
Goals & Objectives Social services providers are in a unique position to offer support to clients living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). This two-hour webinar provides an overview of HCV transmission, disease progression, testing and treatment. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers. Goals & Objectives Social services providers are in a unique position to offer support to clients living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). This two-hour webinar provides an overview of HCV transmission, disease progression, testing and treatment. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers including case managers, social workers, patient navigators, and peer workers. |
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Live_Webinar | Naloxone Administration: Saving Lives from Opioid Overdose
Description: This 60-minute training is designed to empower participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to accurately respond to an opioid overdose. This session will detail the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, discuss associated risk factors, and provide a tutorial in the administration of Naloxone. Furthermore, this training will cover harm reduction strategies, and the critical awareness of substances such as fentanyl and xylazine within the context of responding to an opioid overdose.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisites: N/A
Audience: This training is designed for laypersons, and anyone interested in making a meaningful impact in the ongoing battle against opioid overdose.
Materials: N/A Description: This 60-minute training is designed to empower participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to accurately respond to an opioid overdose. This session will detail the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, discuss associated risk factors, and provide a tutorial in the administration of Naloxone. Furthermore, this training will cover harm reduction strategies, and the critical awareness of substances such as fentanyl and xylazine within the context of responding to an opioid overdose.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisites: N/A
Audience: This training is designed for laypersons, and anyone interested in making a meaningful impact in the ongoing battle against opioid overdose.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change
This 4-hour (2 sessions 2 hours each) webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness and identify specific counseling strategies for each stage of change. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. This 4-hour (2 sessions 2 hours each) webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness and identify specific counseling strategies for each stage of change. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. |
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Online Training | Health Equity
The goal of this one-hour online training is to increase non-physician health and human services providers’ understanding of the importance of health equity, and how health equity impacts the clients they work with. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to health equity. · List the social determinants of health. · Describe how health equity is impacted by the social determinants of health. · Identify three steps that non-physician health and human services providers can take to implement a health equity lens in their work. Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: None The goal of this one-hour online training is to increase non-physician health and human services providers’ understanding of the importance of health equity, and how health equity impacts the clients they work with. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: · Define key terms related to health equity. · List the social determinants of health. · Describe how health equity is impacted by the social determinants of health. · Identify three steps that non-physician health and human services providers can take to implement a health equity lens in their work. Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers Pre-requisite: None |
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Online Training | Overview of HIV
This online training serves as an introductory course for non-physician health and human services providers. The training provides up-to-date information about HIV in four different modules. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 120 minutes to complete all modules. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS.
This online training serves as an introductory course for non-physician health and human services providers. The training provides up-to-date information about HIV in four different modules. The training is self-paced. Progress is automatically saved and learners may exit and return as desired. It takes approximately 120 minutes to complete all modules. Objectives By the end of this self-paced online training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Audience: All non-physician health and human services providers; peer educators; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS.
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Live_Webinar | Opioids 101
This webinar will review basic information about opioid use with a focus on why people use opioids, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used opioids and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs
This webinar will review basic information about opioid use with a focus on why people use opioids, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used opioids and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs
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Live_Webinar | Stimulants 101
This webinar will review basic information about stimulant use with a focus on why people use stimulants, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used stimulants and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to: 1. Use a Harm Reduction framework to identify risks and develop strategies for engaging People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in care, retaining PWUD in care, and for reduction of drug related harms 2. Understand how tolerance, route of administration, and Drug, Set, and Setting impact the way drugs effect people who use drugs 3. Describe the effects of drugs to service providers and PWUD 4. Understand the continuum of drug use and how stigma, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity impact both people’s vulnerability to and capacity for effectively dealing with drug-related harm Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs This webinar will review basic information about stimulant use with a focus on why people use stimulants, how they impact a person, and harm reduction and drug treatment options. The training will provide an overview of commonly used stimulants and explain what they look like, how much they cost, how they affect the brain, and risk factors for health. Participants will learn how tolerance and routes of administration impact the effects of drugs. Participants will learn how to use Harm Reduction methods to engage with people who use drugs and better understand their experience. By the end of the training, workshop participants will be able to: 1. Use a Harm Reduction framework to identify risks and develop strategies for engaging People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) in care, retaining PWUD in care, and for reduction of drug related harms 2. Understand how tolerance, route of administration, and Drug, Set, and Setting impact the way drugs effect people who use drugs 3. Describe the effects of drugs to service providers and PWUD 4. Understand the continuum of drug use and how stigma, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity impact both people’s vulnerability to and capacity for effectively dealing with drug-related harm Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including peer workers, who work with people who use drugs |
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Live_Webinar | Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections
Training Description: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain an issue of public health significance with a disproportionate burden among gender and sexual minorities. This 90-minute training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of common STDs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of chlamydia. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain an issue of public health significance with a disproportionate burden among gender and sexual minorities. This 90-minute training will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of common STDs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of chlamydia. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Series
Training Description: This webinar series will prepare non-physician health and human services providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to employ a non-judgmental, sex-positive approach during all client interactions. The course will be delivered in six parts over 3 days for a total of 13.0 hours of training. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comfort talking about sexual health, sexual behavior, and sexual pleasure. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This webinar series will prepare non-physician health and human services providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to employ a non-judgmental, sex-positive approach during all client interactions. The course will be delivered in six parts over 3 days for a total of 13.0 hours of training. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comfort talking about sexual health, sexual behavior, and sexual pleasure. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Introduction to Sexual Health
Training Description: This 4-hour training (two, 2-hour webinars) will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills for providing stigma-free, affirming, sex-positive interactions with all clients. Participants will learn that Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy sexuality throughout one’s life. It is a natural and normal part of overall health and is more than avoiding disease and unwanted pregnancy. This training will introduce participants to the belief that sexual health and sexuality are an important part of one’s emotional and physical health. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the six principles of sexual health. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 4-hour training (two, 2-hour webinars) will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills for providing stigma-free, affirming, sex-positive interactions with all clients. Participants will learn that Sexual health is the ability to embrace and enjoy sexuality throughout one’s life. It is a natural and normal part of overall health and is more than avoiding disease and unwanted pregnancy. This training will introduce participants to the belief that sexual health and sexuality are an important part of one’s emotional and physical health. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the six principles of sexual health. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Sexual Health and Development
Training Description: This two-hour webinar will review sections from the current Sex, Gender, and HIV course related to sexual development, trauma, anatomy, and sexual health. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and distinguish the stages of sexual development. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-hour webinar will review sections from the current Sex, Gender, and HIV course related to sexual development, trauma, anatomy, and sexual health. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and distinguish the stages of sexual development. Intended Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | The ABCs of Hepatitis
Training Description: As many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. This 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: As many as 75% of people with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection. In order to end the viral hepatitis epidemic, increased knowledge is needed among health and human service professionals. This 90-minute webinar will prepare non-physician health and human services providers and peer workers with the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A, B, and C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, modes of transmission, prevention techniques, and treatment of hepatitis A Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Role of Health Home Care Managers in Improving Health Outcomes for Clients Living with HIV
HIV is a chronic manageable illness when patients are actively engaged in HIV treatment. In order to maximize positive health outcomes, patients with HIV may require assistance with linkage to care, treatment adherence, retention in care, and addressing a wide range of psychosocial issues that may impact their health. This two-part webinar series training is designed to help Health Home care managers develop strategies to effectively engage, assess and develop plans of care for patients living with HIV.
HIV is a chronic manageable illness when patients are actively engaged in HIV treatment. In order to maximize positive health outcomes, patients with HIV may require assistance with linkage to care, treatment adherence, retention in care, and addressing a wide range of psychosocial issues that may impact their health. This two-part webinar series training is designed to help Health Home care managers develop strategies to effectively engage, assess and develop plans of care for patients living with HIV.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Trauma & Its Impact on Clients with HIV/STIs/HCV
This two-hour webinar will introduce providers to trauma and the impact on clients with HIV/STIs/HCV. This course will review the definition of trauma and trauma informed care. At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: None This two-hour webinar will introduce providers to trauma and the impact on clients with HIV/STIs/HCV. This course will review the definition of trauma and trauma informed care. At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Online Training | Motivational Interviewing Practice - Online Learning
This 45-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an opportunity to practice applying the four processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI): Engaging; Focusing; Evoking; and Planning. By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 0.75 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
This 45-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an opportunity to practice applying the four processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI): Engaging; Focusing; Evoking; and Planning. By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Continuing Education Credits: This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 0.75 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Addressing Pregnancy & Reproductive Health in Harm Reduction Settings
Description: This two-part webinar will explore opportunities for harm reduction programs and staff to address pregnancy and reproductive health needs of people who use drugs. It will also prepare non-physician and health and human service providers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills to provide affirming, compassionate care to people who are pregnant and using drugs. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: Previous harm reduction approach training (webinar, half-day, full-day) Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician staff and peer workers who work in syringe services programs (SSP), opioid overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs. Description: This two-part webinar will explore opportunities for harm reduction programs and staff to address pregnancy and reproductive health needs of people who use drugs. It will also prepare non-physician and health and human service providers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills to provide affirming, compassionate care to people who are pregnant and using drugs. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: Previous harm reduction approach training (webinar, half-day, full-day) Audience: This webinar is intended for non-physician staff and peer workers who work in syringe services programs (SSP), opioid overdose prevention, or harm reduction programs. |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Safer Injecting and Wound Care
Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to assist people who inject drugs (PWIDs) to identify safer injecting alternatives that work in the context of their reality to keep them and their communities healthier and safer. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers. Materials:
Description: This two-part webinar will prepare non-physician health and human service providers with the knowledge and skills to assist people who inject drugs (PWIDs) to identify safer injecting alternatives that work in the context of their reality to keep them and their communities healthier and safer. Note: You must participate in both part 1 and 2 to receive a certificate for this course. In addition, you must be present for at least 80 minutes of each section. .Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants complete the course, Harm Reduction Approach Overview (full day or webinar) or have some experience with harm reduction services prior to attending this course. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers. Materials:
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Online Training | HIV Testing in NYS: On-line Training
This 20-30 minute, interactive on-line training will review the requirements for HIV testing as outlined in NYS Public Health Law and regulation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All clinical providers and community-based providers who offer HIV testing Prerequisite: None This 20-30 minute, interactive on-line training will review the requirements for HIV testing as outlined in NYS Public Health Law and regulation. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All clinical providers and community-based providers who offer HIV testing Prerequisite: None |
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Archived_Webinar | Meeting and Working With Clients Remotely - Archive
Goals of this course: This 90-minute archived webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute archived webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link: https://www.hivtrainingny.org/NewsPost/Trending Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. Goals of this course: This 90-minute archived webinar will assist participants in building knowledge and skills to more effectively deliver services to clients remotely. Course Objectives: By the end of this 90-minute archived webinar, participants will be able to:
Resources and handouts for this course are available at this link: https://www.hivtrainingny.org/NewsPost/Trending Pre-requisites: This course has no pre-requisite. Intended audience: Non-medical human service providers, including peers and peer workers, who meet with and/or work with clients remotely. |
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Archived_Webinar | Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP) Archive
This session will introduce participants to the AIDS Institutes’ Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP). Created in 2020, the BCPP provides critical information and guidance for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are on public benefits and are currently working, considering a return or looking for employment. The BCPP funds nine agencies across New York State to educate PLWHs on how wages impact their public benefits. Benefits Counselors are credentialed through WIP-C (Cornell) with continually updated expertise to support PLWH as they make important decisions related to work and their benefit programs, such as SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and more. The course reviews eligibility criteria and how to access services. Length: 20 minutes Intended Audience: PLWHA, HIV providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peers or anyone working with PLWHAs considering or looking for employment and want more information on how wages impact public benefits. This session will introduce participants to the AIDS Institutes’ Benefits Counseling Pilot Project (BCPP). Created in 2020, the BCPP provides critical information and guidance for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are on public benefits and are currently working, considering a return or looking for employment. The BCPP funds nine agencies across New York State to educate PLWHs on how wages impact their public benefits. Benefits Counselors are credentialed through WIP-C (Cornell) with continually updated expertise to support PLWH as they make important decisions related to work and their benefit programs, such as SSI, SSDI, SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare and more. The course reviews eligibility criteria and how to access services. Length: 20 minutes Intended Audience: PLWHA, HIV providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peers or anyone working with PLWHAs considering or looking for employment and want more information on how wages impact public benefits. |
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Online Training | Engagement in Care Series: Transgender Clients Living with HIV
As a health and human services provider, you play an important role in helping vulnerable populations engage and remain in care. This module will explore the unique obstacles that transgender people encounter within the healthcare system. The training explores the case example of a young woman of transgender experience who was recently diagnosed as living with HIV. The training will review key strategies to overcome obstacles to HIV care.
By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
As a health and human services provider, you play an important role in helping vulnerable populations engage and remain in care. This module will explore the unique obstacles that transgender people encounter within the healthcare system. The training explores the case example of a young woman of transgender experience who was recently diagnosed as living with HIV. The training will review key strategies to overcome obstacles to HIV care.
By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
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Archived_Webinar | Integrating NYS Certified Peer Workers into the Health Home Care Team - Archive
This session will provide an overview of the NYS Peer Certification Program in HIV, HCV and Harm Reduction and will share a successful program model for integrating peer workers into the health home care team.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This session will provide an overview of the NYS Peer Certification Program in HIV, HCV and Harm Reduction and will share a successful program model for integrating peer workers into the health home care team.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Archived_Webinar | NYS Peer Worker Certification Program Application Process - Archive
This two hour archived webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. This two hour archived webinar will review the updated requirements for the NYS Peer Worker Certification program in HIV, Hepatitis C, and Harm Reduction. The webinar will provide a step-by-step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Peer workers interested in and/or currently peer certification, supervisors of peer works and interested others. |
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Online Training | PrEP Peer Curriculum - Pre-Course Module
Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Audience: Peer Workers doing PrEP related work. Pre-Course Module Description This 30-45 minute self-paced and interactive pre-learning module will offer a brief overview of the information that will be covered in the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training, as well as the New York State PrEP Peer Track. As a result of this online module, participants will be:
It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training. Audience: Peer Workers doing PrEP related work. |
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Archived_Webinar | Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities - Archive
This 2 -hour archived webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about HCV. For participants new to HCV, it is recommended that they first view the Hepatitis C basics Archived Webinar. Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peer Workers This 2 -hour archived webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Objectives: By the end of this session participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants are familiar with basic information about HCV. For participants new to HCV, it is recommended that they first view the Hepatitis C basics Archived Webinar. Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peer Workers |
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Archived_Webinar | Landing the Job:Resume & Interviewing Skills for Peer Workers - Archive
Landing the Job: Resume Development and Interviewing Skills for Certified Peer Workers Target Audience: NYS Certified Peer Workers in HIV, HCV, HR, as well as individuals seeking certification Landing the Job: Resume Development and Interviewing Skills for Certified Peer Workers Target Audience: NYS Certified Peer Workers in HIV, HCV, HR, as well as individuals seeking certification |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: Promoting Health Care Services for Black and Latino Young Gay Men and Men who Have Sex with Men (YMSM) - Archive
This archived 2-hour webinar explores the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." This archived 2-hour webinar explores the unique barriers that may prevent Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM from connecting to and remaining engaged in health care services. This training will focus on how prevention, support services, and outreach staff can help Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM understand the importance of health care services. Participants will be prepared to educate Black and Latino Young Gay Men and YMSM on what to expect from a clinical visit, how to discuss their specific health concerns with their health care provider and make informed decisions about when and how to disclose pertinent personal information such as sexual orientation, sexual practices and other issues. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with young gay men and YMSM. Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite to attend this course. It is strongly recommended that participants previously attended the training "Supporting Sexual Health Among YMSM of Color." |
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Archived_Webinar | Updates to HIV Testing Procedures: A Review of New Regulations - Archive
This one-hour archived webinar will review the latest updates to state regulation guiding HIV testing. Topics covered include:
This one-hour archived webinar will review the latest updates to state regulation guiding HIV testing. Topics covered include:
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Archived_Webinar | Understanding the Scope and Limits of Data Sharing to Promote Linkage to Care - Archive
This one-hour webinar will review the latest developments in state regulation as they pertain to sharing of patient-specific information for the purpose of linkage and retention in HIV care. Topics to be covered will include:
Intended audience: Mangers and staff from health care facilities, care coordination entities and community based organizations involved in providing services to people living with HIV. This one-hour webinar will review the latest developments in state regulation as they pertain to sharing of patient-specific information for the purpose of linkage and retention in HIV care. Topics to be covered will include:
Intended audience: Mangers and staff from health care facilities, care coordination entities and community based organizations involved in providing services to people living with HIV. |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: NYS HIV, HCV, HR Certified Peer Workers Eligible for College Credits Through Empire State College - Archive
This webinar will provide information about Empire State College's provision of credits for Peer Workers who complete NYS HIV, HCV, HR Peer Worker Certification. After viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:
This webinar will provide information about Empire State College's provision of credits for Peer Workers who complete NYS HIV, HCV, HR Peer Worker Certification. After viewing this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Online Training | Understanding HIV Lab Values- Online Course
Support service providers, like care mangers, case managers, educators, peer workers and others play an important role in helping clients living with HIV to achieve and maintain viral suppression. This online course will help prepare providers to discuss lab values with their clients living with HIV within the scope of their role as a non-physician health and human service provider. This course is divided into three 20-minute modules:
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS.
Intended audience: All health and human service providers. Support service providers, like care mangers, case managers, educators, peer workers and others play an important role in helping clients living with HIV to achieve and maintain viral suppression. This online course will help prepare providers to discuss lab values with their clients living with HIV within the scope of their role as a non-physician health and human service provider. This course is divided into three 20-minute modules:
By the end of this training participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS.
Intended audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Archived_Webinar | WEBINAR - Hepatitis C Prevention for LGB and TGNC Individuals and Communities - Archive
Description: This 2 -hour webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. Description: This 2 -hour webinar will review the basic information about hepatitis C that health and human service providers should discuss with program participants who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) or Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC). This webinar will explore the practices that may place LGB and TGNC people at risk for HCV transmission and identify harm reduction strategies to reduce their risk. Screening recommendations and key considerations for HCV care and treatment in LGB and TGNC clients will be addressed. |
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Archived_Webinar | Hepatitis C Basics - Archive
This 2 -hour archived webinar will provide basic information about Hepatitis C (HCV) for health and human service providers. This webinar can serve as an introductory course for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Hepatitis C. Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers This 2 -hour archived webinar will provide basic information about Hepatitis C (HCV) for health and human service providers. This webinar can serve as an introductory course for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Hepatitis C. Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: none Audience: All health and human service providers, including Peers Workers |
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Online Training | Organizational Assessment for Peer-Delivered Services - Online Learning
This online module is designed to help agency leadership carefully consider five key domains that are critical to the success of peer-delivered services, with a focus on identifying specific steps to build organizational capacity. The training is most effective when completed as a team by senior leadership of the organization. The learning module can be paused as the team discusses questions in each of the following five domains: defining the roles and responsibilities of peer workers; fiscal issues; hiring issues; providing appropriate supervision; and integration of peer workers into the overall agency operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: This training is intended for members of the leadership team of any health or social services agency that offer, or intend to offer, peer-delivered services. Members of the leadership team may include: executive directors, chief fiscal officers, human resources managers and programs supervisors. Note: This training this most effective when completed by the agency leadership team as a group sitting around a table. Prerequisite: None This online module is designed to help agency leadership carefully consider five key domains that are critical to the success of peer-delivered services, with a focus on identifying specific steps to build organizational capacity. The training is most effective when completed as a team by senior leadership of the organization. The learning module can be paused as the team discusses questions in each of the following five domains: defining the roles and responsibilities of peer workers; fiscal issues; hiring issues; providing appropriate supervision; and integration of peer workers into the overall agency operations. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: This training is intended for members of the leadership team of any health or social services agency that offer, or intend to offer, peer-delivered services. Members of the leadership team may include: executive directors, chief fiscal officers, human resources managers and programs supervisors. Note: This training this most effective when completed by the agency leadership team as a group sitting around a table. Prerequisite: None |
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Online Training | Peer Worker Code of Ethics in Practice - Online Learning
The AIDS Institute's Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics outlines 19 principles that guide Peer Workers in defining their roles, relationships, and scope of responsibility. As part of the certification process, Peer Workers are required to sign an attestation that they agree to follow this Code of Ethics at all times.
This 30-minute online module will provide Peer Workers with an opportunity to reflect on situations they may encounter in their work and consider how the Peer Worker Code of Ethics can help to determine the best course of action.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: Peer Workers The AIDS Institute's Certified Peer Worker Code of Ethics outlines 19 principles that guide Peer Workers in defining their roles, relationships, and scope of responsibility. As part of the certification process, Peer Workers are required to sign an attestation that they agree to follow this Code of Ethics at all times.
This 30-minute online module will provide Peer Workers with an opportunity to reflect on situations they may encounter in their work and consider how the Peer Worker Code of Ethics can help to determine the best course of action.
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: Peer Workers |
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Online Training | Motivational Interviewing Overview - Online Learning
This 30-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The course will review the basic elements of Motivational Interviewing and how it can be helpful to providers when working with clients who are HIV positive, infected with Hepatitis C, or require harm reduction services.
By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. This 30-minute on-line module will provide health and human service providers with an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. The course will review the basic elements of Motivational Interviewing and how it can be helpful to providers when working with clients who are HIV positive, infected with Hepatitis C, or require harm reduction services.
By the end of this on-line course, you will be able to:
Prerequisite: None Intended audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Online Training | Engagement in Care Series: Older HIV+ Men who are Gay or MSM - Online Learning
The Engagement in Care Series highlights important issues in linkage to care, retention in care and treatment adherence for people living with HIV through exploring specific case studies. These brief, interactive on-line trainings take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The first session in this series addresses the case of Will, a 51 year old gay man who has been living with HIV for thirty years. By the end of this module, you will be able to:
The Engagement in Care Series highlights important issues in linkage to care, retention in care and treatment adherence for people living with HIV through exploring specific case studies. These brief, interactive on-line trainings take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The first session in this series addresses the case of Will, a 51 year old gay man who has been living with HIV for thirty years. By the end of this module, you will be able to:
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Archived_Webinar | Integrating Certified Peer Workers into Health Care Service Delivery for Program Directors and Supervisors - Archive
This 90-minute webinar will review the important role that program directors and supervisors should play in the development and implementation of peer-delivered services with a focus on policies and procedures for hiring and supervising peer workers. Topics to be reviewed include integration of peers into multidisciplinary teams, best practices for supervising and coaching peer workers and strategies to support the development of Peer Worker skills and competencies.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, program directors and supervisors will be able to:
Target Audience: Program Directors and Supervisors This 90-minute webinar will review the important role that program directors and supervisors should play in the development and implementation of peer-delivered services with a focus on policies and procedures for hiring and supervising peer workers. Topics to be reviewed include integration of peers into multidisciplinary teams, best practices for supervising and coaching peer workers and strategies to support the development of Peer Worker skills and competencies.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, program directors and supervisors will be able to:
Target Audience: Program Directors and Supervisors |
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Archived_Webinar | Naloxone Dispensing in Pharmacies and the Naloxone Copayment Assistance Program- ARCHIVE
New York State has replaced the replaced the Amphastar generic product with the Adapt Narcan® single step formulation as part of the Opioid Overdose Initiative. NYSDOH has created the Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP). Individuals with prescription coverage as part of their health insurance plan can access naloxone at their local pharmacy and N-CAP will cover co-payments in an amount up to $40. Each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone. This will apply to prescriptions written for an individual and those obtained under standing orders. By the end of this archived webinar, participants will be able to:
New York State has replaced the replaced the Amphastar generic product with the Adapt Narcan® single step formulation as part of the Opioid Overdose Initiative. NYSDOH has created the Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (N-CAP). Individuals with prescription coverage as part of their health insurance plan can access naloxone at their local pharmacy and N-CAP will cover co-payments in an amount up to $40. Each prescription dispensed will be billed to N-CAP, not to the individual getting naloxone. This will apply to prescriptions written for an individual and those obtained under standing orders. By the end of this archived webinar, participants will be able to:
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Archived_Webinar | NYS Peer Worker Certification - Process, Requirements & Starting Your Application - Archive
This one and a half hour webinar will review the requirements for NYS certification of Peer Workers and provide a step-by step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: Peer workers interested in pursuing AIDS Institute certification, supervisors of Peer Workers, and interested others. This one and a half hour webinar will review the requirements for NYS certification of Peer Workers and provide a step-by step walk through of the process for submitting an application for certification. By the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
Intended Audience: Peer workers interested in pursuing AIDS Institute certification, supervisors of Peer Workers, and interested others. |
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Online Training | Part I: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part I: What is required prior to submission of an initial limited service laboratory registration application? During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application including, but not limited to, testing program oversight, policies & protocols, testing area, and testing considerations. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part I: What is required prior to submission of an initial limited service laboratory registration application? During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application including, but not limited to, testing program oversight, policies & protocols, testing area, and testing considerations. |
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Online Training | Part II: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part II: Considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing. These considerations and requirements must be in place prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part II: Considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing During this segment, we will discuss considerations and requirements before, during, and after testing. These considerations and requirements must be in place prior to submission of an initial single or multi-network limited service laboratory registration application. |
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Online Training | Part III: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part III: Initial limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete an Initial Limited Service Laboratory Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part III: Initial limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete an Initial Limited Service Laboratory Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests. |
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Online Training | Part IV: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part IV: Multi-network limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete the Limited Service Laboratory Multi-Network Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests at multiple locations as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part IV: Multi-network limited service laboratory registration During this segment, we will discuss the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements and how to complete the Limited Service Laboratory Multi-Network Registration Application for facilities performing CLIA-waived tests at multiple locations as defined by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. |
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Online Training | Part V: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part V: Considerations for Rapid HIV Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid HIV Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part V: Considerations for Rapid HIV Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid HIV Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VI: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VI: Considerations for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VI: Considerations for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing During this segment, we will discuss additional considerations and requirements for Rapid Hepatitis C Testing beyond the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VII: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VII: Limited services laboratory registration re-application During this segment, we will discuss the process for re-application to renew a limited service laboratory registration certificate. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VII: Limited services laboratory registration re-application During this segment, we will discuss the process for re-application to renew a limited service laboratory registration certificate. |
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Online Training | Part VIII: NYS DOH Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Limited Service Laboratory Requirement Series
This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VIII: Changing a limited services laboratory registration certificate During this segment, we will discuss what document changes are required to be submitted to the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. We will detail how to document changes in limited service laboratory registration status and how to add and/or delete tests. This eight-part video series provides an overview of the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program limited service laboratories and discusses in detail requirements for obtaining, reapplying, and updating a registration certificate for facilities performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. The videos are applicable to individuals who serve as, or seek to serve as, lab directors, managers or leadership staff involved in planning or implementing a limited service laboratory, including individuals from facilities implementing or currently performing CLIA-waived testing including rapid HIV and HCV testing. Limited Service Laboratories include hospital extension clinics, hospital owned physician practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, school/student health services, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, county health departments, correctional facilities, ambulance/rescue squads and other direct patient care facilities performing only waived and/or provider-performed microscopy procedures. CLEP Series Part VIII: Changing a limited services laboratory registration certificate During this segment, we will discuss what document changes are required to be submitted to the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. We will detail how to document changes in limited service laboratory registration status and how to add and/or delete tests. |
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Archived_Webinar | Using Health Literacy Strategies to Improve Patient Materials - Archive
Course Description: The use of written materials is an important component of effective patient education. Although the average adult in the United States reads at an eighth-grade level, most patient materials, including educational materials, registration forms, informed consent forms, or patient letters are written on a high-school or college reading level. This 2 hour webinar will teach participants about what constitutes a health literate material and will build skills that enable participants to identify and create health literate patient materials. At completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess and re-design their organization’s health materials. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. Target Audience: This webinar is intended for staff who prepare written materials such as brochures, patient communications, etc. Course Description: The use of written materials is an important component of effective patient education. Although the average adult in the United States reads at an eighth-grade level, most patient materials, including educational materials, registration forms, informed consent forms, or patient letters are written on a high-school or college reading level. This 2 hour webinar will teach participants about what constitutes a health literate material and will build skills that enable participants to identify and create health literate patient materials. At completion of this webinar, participants will be able to assess and re-design their organization’s health materials. As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. Target Audience: This webinar is intended for staff who prepare written materials such as brochures, patient communications, etc. |
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Online Training | Webcast: Hepatitis C Testing: Overview of New York State Law
Hepatitis C Testing for People Born Between 1945 and 1965: Overview of New York State Law This 40-minute webcast will:
Who Should View this Webcast The intended audience for the webinar includes those health care providers and health care settings impacted by the law including:
Webcast Sponsored by the New York State Department of Health Hepatitis C Testing for People Born Between 1945 and 1965: Overview of New York State Law This 40-minute webcast will:
Who Should View this Webcast The intended audience for the webinar includes those health care providers and health care settings impacted by the law including:
Webcast Sponsored by the New York State Department of Health |
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Online Training | Webcast: Implementing Rapid Screening for Hepatitis C
This one-hour webcast will assist program managers and supervisors in planning for the implementation of a Hepatitis C screening program using the new FDA approved OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. It will review the potential benefits of HCV rapid testing in a community setting, provide a brief overview of the rapid test device and outline the key elements required in a program’s policies and procedures.
By the end of this webcast, participants will be to:
Prerequisite: None
Audience: This webinar is intended for program managers and supervisors planning to expand services to include Hepatitis C rapid screening. **PLEASE NOTE: **Individuals intending to conduct rapid Hepatitis C screening are strongly encourages to enroll in the one-day Integrating screening for HCV and HIV in-person course. This one-hour webcast will assist program managers and supervisors in planning for the implementation of a Hepatitis C screening program using the new FDA approved OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test. It will review the potential benefits of HCV rapid testing in a community setting, provide a brief overview of the rapid test device and outline the key elements required in a program’s policies and procedures.
By the end of this webcast, participants will be to:
Prerequisite: None
Audience: This webinar is intended for program managers and supervisors planning to expand services to include Hepatitis C rapid screening. **PLEASE NOTE: **Individuals intending to conduct rapid Hepatitis C screening are strongly encourages to enroll in the one-day Integrating screening for HCV and HIV in-person course. |
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Online Training | Voices of Faith Part I: Faith Communities' Response to HIV/AIDS
These 5 brief video segments feature faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #1: Rev. Dr. James Forbes pastor of Riverside Church in Manhattan provides an historical overview of the HIV epidemic, including why and how faith community leaders have responded. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182199
Video #2: Faith community leaders from many traditions explain why they have moved to address HIV/AIDS in their congregations. (4:01 min) https://vimeo.com/61182200
Video # 3: Greek Orthodox monk, Fr. Jonathan Cossey shares his spiritual journey which includes dealing with stigma and discrimination after learning that he is living with HIV/AIDS. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182201
Video #4: African American and Latino faith leaders from different traditions provide a rich discussion of how faith communities can offer HIV prevention information, establish health ministries, facilitate HIV testing and help the community face HIV/AIDS in a mature and loving manner. (17 min) https://vimeo.com/61182203
Video #5: Venerable T.K. Nakagati describes two principle teachings of Buddhism, wisdom, and compassion, and discusses how to put these teachings to work in addressing HIV/AIDS. (5:49min) https://vimeo.com/61182206
These 5 brief video segments feature faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #1: Rev. Dr. James Forbes pastor of Riverside Church in Manhattan provides an historical overview of the HIV epidemic, including why and how faith community leaders have responded. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182199
Video #2: Faith community leaders from many traditions explain why they have moved to address HIV/AIDS in their congregations. (4:01 min) https://vimeo.com/61182200
Video # 3: Greek Orthodox monk, Fr. Jonathan Cossey shares his spiritual journey which includes dealing with stigma and discrimination after learning that he is living with HIV/AIDS. (5:45 min) https://vimeo.com/61182201
Video #4: African American and Latino faith leaders from different traditions provide a rich discussion of how faith communities can offer HIV prevention information, establish health ministries, facilitate HIV testing and help the community face HIV/AIDS in a mature and loving manner. (17 min) https://vimeo.com/61182203
Video #5: Venerable T.K. Nakagati describes two principle teachings of Buddhism, wisdom, and compassion, and discusses how to put these teachings to work in addressing HIV/AIDS. (5:49min) https://vimeo.com/61182206
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Online Training | Voices of Faith Part II: Faith Communities Response to HIV/AIDS
These 5 brief video segments are the second half in Voices of Faith, featuring faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #6: Reverend Robert Perelli talks about his many years at AIDS Family Services in Buffalo and provides insight about what it takes to compassionately "stand beside" people living with HIV and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186863
Video #7: Rabbis discuss the importance of providing HIV prevention information to their congregations, including and interview with Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Associate Rabbi at Beth Simchat Torah, NY's largest synagogue serving the Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. https://vimeo.com/61186861
Video #8:Three leaders in NY's Muslim community discuss how they have responded to HIV/AIDS. https://vimeo.com/61186864
Video #9: The Beautiful story of how AIDS Care Teams can provide compassionate and meaningful support to HIV/AIDS and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186860
Video #10:Faith community leaders from many traditions discuss how they find the resources they need to address HIV/AIDS prevention. https://vimeo.com/62870053
Video #11:Closing thoughts from several faith leaders and acknowledgement of all those who participated. https://vimeo.com/62870244 These 5 brief video segments are the second half in Voices of Faith, featuring faith leaders from many traditions. The purpose of these videos is to share information about how faith communities are addressing HIV prevention, support and care efforts with their congregations and communities. Below is the listing of the various video segments.
Video #6: Reverend Robert Perelli talks about his many years at AIDS Family Services in Buffalo and provides insight about what it takes to compassionately "stand beside" people living with HIV and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186863
Video #7: Rabbis discuss the importance of providing HIV prevention information to their congregations, including and interview with Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Associate Rabbi at Beth Simchat Torah, NY's largest synagogue serving the Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community. https://vimeo.com/61186861
Video #8:Three leaders in NY's Muslim community discuss how they have responded to HIV/AIDS. https://vimeo.com/61186864
Video #9: The Beautiful story of how AIDS Care Teams can provide compassionate and meaningful support to HIV/AIDS and their families. https://vimeo.com/61186860
Video #10:Faith community leaders from many traditions discuss how they find the resources they need to address HIV/AIDS prevention. https://vimeo.com/62870053
Video #11:Closing thoughts from several faith leaders and acknowledgement of all those who participated. https://vimeo.com/62870244 |
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Archived_Webinar | What’s the Scoop on Fentanyl? - Archive
This pre-recorded webinar will discuss Fentanyl as a potent, synthetic opioid pain medication that has been associated with the recent surge in opioid related overdose deaths. This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of fentanyl as a medication and as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply. The role of fentanyl in the current wave of overdose deaths, how to recognize a fentanyl related overdose and harm reduction responses will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
This pre-recorded webinar will discuss Fentanyl as a potent, synthetic opioid pain medication that has been associated with the recent surge in opioid related overdose deaths. This 2-hour webinar will provide an overview of fentanyl as a medication and as a contaminant in the illicit drug supply. The role of fentanyl in the current wave of overdose deaths, how to recognize a fentanyl related overdose and harm reduction responses will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Archived_Webinar | Older Adults & Sexual Health Guide - Archive
Older Adults and Sexual Health Guide This 1 hour PRE-RECORDED webinar will introduce participants to "Older Adults and Sexual Health: A Guide for Aging Services Providers", which was developed by ACRIA with support from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and in collaboration with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The guide is intended as a supportive resource for the New York State aging services and HIV services networks to promote sexual health as a part of healthy aging and to provide context around healthy aging and sex. This guide may encourage providers to create opportunities for older adults to learn about sexual health, similar to nutrition and exercise; to promote wellness; and to prevent disease. Older Adults and Sexual Health Guide This 1 hour PRE-RECORDED webinar will introduce participants to "Older Adults and Sexual Health: A Guide for Aging Services Providers", which was developed by ACRIA with support from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) AIDS Institute and in collaboration with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The guide is intended as a supportive resource for the New York State aging services and HIV services networks to promote sexual health as a part of healthy aging and to provide context around healthy aging and sex. This guide may encourage providers to create opportunities for older adults to learn about sexual health, similar to nutrition and exercise; to promote wellness; and to prevent disease. |
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Archived_Webinar | Webinar: HIV and Aging - Archive
HIV and Aging This webinar is intended for contractors and staff funded by the NYS DOH AI/Bureau of Community Support Services. HIV and Aging This webinar is intended for contractors and staff funded by the NYS DOH AI/Bureau of Community Support Services. |
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Live_Webinar | Depressants 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to depressants related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how depressants affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to depressant use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to depressants related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how depressants affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to depressant use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | General Substance Use 101
Description: This 90-minute webinar builds participant knowledge about what substance use is and the risk factors surrounding substance use disorders. This course will delve into the stigmatization of substance use and how it negatively impacts people who use drugs. It will touch on aspects such as overdose reversals and recovery to provide best practices when providing support to people who use drugs. Note: This course provides general knowledge of substance use and is a prerequisite for all other in-depth substance 101’s. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 90-minute webinar builds participant knowledge about what substance use is and the risk factors surrounding substance use disorders. This course will delve into the stigmatization of substance use and how it negatively impacts people who use drugs. It will touch on aspects such as overdose reversals and recovery to provide best practices when providing support to people who use drugs. Note: This course provides general knowledge of substance use and is a prerequisite for all other in-depth substance 101’s. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Online Training | Dried Blood Spot Collections for HIV and Hepatitis C RNA Testing in New York State
This 45-60 minute self-paced online training will review the requirements for collecting dried blood spot (DBS) samples for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA testing. The training is specifically intended for staff working in programs that have approval to send the DBS samples to the NYS Wadsworth Center for processing. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
In addition to this module, you should seek further training on bloodborne pathogens, HCV and HIV, transmission, testing algorithms, interpreting and messaging respective to the test results, harm reduction, linkage to care and treatment. You must be familiar with relevant public health regulations, required consent and messaging as well as your reporting responsibilities.
Audience: This training is intended for staff who use dried bloodspot sample collection for HIV or HCV testing that is conducted through the Wadsworth Center.
Prerequisites: None. Consult with your supervisor. This 45-60 minute self-paced online training will review the requirements for collecting dried blood spot (DBS) samples for HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) RNA testing. The training is specifically intended for staff working in programs that have approval to send the DBS samples to the NYS Wadsworth Center for processing. By the end of this online module, you will be able to:
In addition to this module, you should seek further training on bloodborne pathogens, HCV and HIV, transmission, testing algorithms, interpreting and messaging respective to the test results, harm reduction, linkage to care and treatment. You must be familiar with relevant public health regulations, required consent and messaging as well as your reporting responsibilities.
Audience: This training is intended for staff who use dried bloodspot sample collection for HIV or HCV testing that is conducted through the Wadsworth Center.
Prerequisites: None. Consult with your supervisor. |
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Live_Webinar | Trauma Informed Environmental Design: Creating Safer Spaces for LGBTQGNC+ Clients
Description: This 90-minute webinar will introduce participants to Trauma Informed Environmental Design. Participants will build skills for using principles of Trauma Informed Care to create patient/client spaces that promote safety and provide support for LGBTQGNC+ clients and staff. Interactive activities will suggest easy to implement, budget-friendly recommendations for changes to patient spaces. Please note: Some familiarity with Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is recommended before attending this course. A brief review of TIC will be provided but due to time constraints it will not be comprehensive. Objectives: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify ways that trauma disproportionally impacts LGBTQGNC+ clients. 2. Evaluate existing spaces through a Trauma Informed lens. 3. List options for design changes that promote safety and healing. Description: This 90-minute webinar will introduce participants to Trauma Informed Environmental Design. Participants will build skills for using principles of Trauma Informed Care to create patient/client spaces that promote safety and provide support for LGBTQGNC+ clients and staff. Interactive activities will suggest easy to implement, budget-friendly recommendations for changes to patient spaces. Please note: Some familiarity with Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is recommended before attending this course. A brief review of TIC will be provided but due to time constraints it will not be comprehensive. Objectives: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify ways that trauma disproportionally impacts LGBTQGNC+ clients. 2. Evaluate existing spaces through a Trauma Informed lens. 3. List options for design changes that promote safety and healing. |
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Live_Webinar | Contextualizing YMSM and YMSM of Color: Building Foundations for Care
Description: This 90-minute, interactive webinar will examine the impact of adolescent development on heath-seeking behavior and engagement in health services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). We will consider the role of language, generational differences in older and younger MSM, and the application of traditional theories of human development to YMSM. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and practice new strategies for working with YMSM clients through a case study.
Objectives: 1. Recognize the developmental tasks faced by adolescents, and the additional and unique challenges faced by YMSM and YMSM of color. 2. Identify unique factors that influence health behaviors of YMSM and YMSM of color. 3. List strategies for engaging YMSM and YMSM of color in healthcare services that consider their developmental status. Description: This 90-minute, interactive webinar will examine the impact of adolescent development on heath-seeking behavior and engagement in health services among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). We will consider the role of language, generational differences in older and younger MSM, and the application of traditional theories of human development to YMSM. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and practice new strategies for working with YMSM clients through a case study.
Objectives: 1. Recognize the developmental tasks faced by adolescents, and the additional and unique challenges faced by YMSM and YMSM of color. 2. Identify unique factors that influence health behaviors of YMSM and YMSM of color. 3. List strategies for engaging YMSM and YMSM of color in healthcare services that consider their developmental status. |
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Live_Webinar | Harm Reduction Approach Overview
Training Description: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define the key principles of harm reduction. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Associated Materials: Be Aware Don't Share www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9406.pdf The Point Post Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Brochure http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9147.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9148.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9149.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9150.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9151.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9172.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9173.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9152.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9153.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9154.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9155.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9156.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9157.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9159.pdf PEP 4 HIV Prevention www.health.ny.gov/publications/9874.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9876.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9878.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9879.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9880.pdf PEP 4 Pharmacy Deca Training Description: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define the key principles of harm reduction. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others; and anyone in the general public with an interest in HIV/AIDS Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Associated Materials: Be Aware Don't Share www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9406.pdf The Point Post Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/0102.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Brochure http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9147.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9148.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9149.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9150.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9151.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9172.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9173.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV Card http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9152.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9153.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9154.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9155.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9156.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9157.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9159.pdf PEP 4 HIV Prevention www.health.ny.gov/publications/9874.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9405.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9876.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9878.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9879.pdf www.health.ny.gov/publications/9880.pdf PEP 4 Pharmacy Deca |
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Live_Webinar | Role of Non-Clinicians in Promoting PrEP Webinar
Training Description: Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an important addition to the HIV prevention toolbox, especially for individuals at the highest risk of acquiring HIV. This 2-hour webinar will prepare non-clinical health and human services providers to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: The principal target audience is non-clinical health and human services staff who: are involved in offering HIV testing, harm reduction counseling, prevention services, community outreach, or adherence support; work with individuals at high risk for HIV who have an opportunity to provide education or support regarding PrEP; who work in clinical settings and may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP; Peer Workers who work with people at risk of HIV and STDs. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): Training Description: Pre-exposure prophylaxis is an important addition to the HIV prevention toolbox, especially for individuals at the highest risk of acquiring HIV. This 2-hour webinar will prepare non-clinical health and human services providers to educate their communities about PrEP, work with clinical providers to expand access to PrEP, and provide support to clients who are taking PrEP. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: The principal target audience is non-clinical health and human services staff who: are involved in offering HIV testing, harm reduction counseling, prevention services, community outreach, or adherence support; work with individuals at high risk for HIV who have an opportunity to provide education or support regarding PrEP; who work in clinical settings and may have an opportunity to provide education or support around PrEP; Peer Workers who work with people at risk of HIV and STDs. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: LGBTQ+ 101 & 102: Improving Service Delivery to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Community
Training Description: This two-part webinar (each part is a 2-hour session) is designed to build the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to enable non-physician health and human services providers to deliver culturally competent services to the diverse range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) clients they serve. This interactive training will help providers identify best practices for creating a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients. It will also help participants identify communication skills needed for effective engagement of the wide range of LGBTQ+ clients at risk for, or living with HIV, STIs, or Hepatitis C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define various gender and sexuality terminologies, including identities and concepts, used in LGBTQ+ communities. Intended Audience: This training is for non-clinical health and human service providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients or patients. Prerequisites: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-part webinar (each part is a 2-hour session) is designed to build the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to enable non-physician health and human services providers to deliver culturally competent services to the diverse range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) clients they serve. This interactive training will help providers identify best practices for creating a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ clients. It will also help participants identify communication skills needed for effective engagement of the wide range of LGBTQ+ clients at risk for, or living with HIV, STIs, or Hepatitis C. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define various gender and sexuality terminologies, including identities and concepts, used in LGBTQ+ communities. Intended Audience: This training is for non-clinical health and human service providers who work with LGBTQ+ clients or patients. Prerequisites: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Crystal Meth, MSM, and HIV
The goal of this webinar is to increase knowledge of crystal methamphetamine use among MSM, the effects of meth and other “club drugs” on the body, their connection to HIV and hepatitis, and resources for treatment.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify at least 3 reasons why MSM may use drugs Identify at least 3 reasons why meth use is prevalent among MSM Identify 2 venues in which meth is used Define “club drugs” and their effects Define stimulants and depressants Define homeostasis and rebound List at least 3 characteristics of methamphetamines State 3 perceived benefits and long-term effects of methamphetamines Identify at least two resources relevant and accessible to your work The goal of this webinar is to increase knowledge of crystal methamphetamine use among MSM, the effects of meth and other “club drugs” on the body, their connection to HIV and hepatitis, and resources for treatment.
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify at least 3 reasons why MSM may use drugs Identify at least 3 reasons why meth use is prevalent among MSM Identify 2 venues in which meth is used Define “club drugs” and their effects Define stimulants and depressants Define homeostasis and rebound List at least 3 characteristics of methamphetamines State 3 perceived benefits and long-term effects of methamphetamines Identify at least two resources relevant and accessible to your work |
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Basics for Peer Workers
This 2 hour 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:
Prerequisite: None Audience: Peer workers interested in educating others about hepatitis C. Associated Materials: Hepatitis C: Screening, Diagnosis and Linkage to Care http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1885.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1886.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1887.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1888.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1889.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1890.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1891.pdf Hepatitis C Notepads - Reactive http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1812.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1813.pdf Hepatitis C Notepads - Non-Reactive http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1814.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1815.pdf Hepatitis C Testing Palm Cards http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1873.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1874.pdf Hepatitis C: Know the Facts Scratcher Cards http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1855.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1856.pdf What Do You Know About Hepatitis C Scratcher Cards This 2 hour 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:
Prerequisite: None Audience: Peer workers interested in educating others about hepatitis C. Associated Materials: Hepatitis C: Screening, Diagnosis and Linkage to Care http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1885.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1886.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1887.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1888.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1889.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1890.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1891.pdf Hepatitis C Notepads - Reactive http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1812.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1813.pdf Hepatitis C Notepads - Non-Reactive http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1814.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1815.pdf Hepatitis C Testing Palm Cards http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1873.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1874.pdf Hepatitis C: Know the Facts Scratcher Cards http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1855.pdf http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1856.pdf What Do You Know About Hepatitis C Scratcher Cards |
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Live_Webinar | From Stigma to Affirmation Webinar
Course Description: This 2-hour webinar will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, HCV and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services.
Objectives: By the end of this training, you will be able to: • Define different types of stigma; • Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices; • Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally; • Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve • Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma; • Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services; • Enter dialogue about moving from a judgement-based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services.
Audience: All health and human services providers who work with people living with HIV, people who are living with HCV, people who use drugs, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming. Course Description: This 2-hour webinar will build skills for providing stigma-free, affirming services to people living with HIV, HCV and people who use drugs. This interactive training will define stigma, raise awareness about the impact of stigma and provide concrete skills and resources for providing affirming services.
Objectives: By the end of this training, you will be able to: • Define different types of stigma; • Identify examples of stigmatizing language, behaviors and institutional practices; • Reflect on the impact of stigma, both personally and professionally; • Identify at least three negative impacts of stigma on access to care, retention in care and health outcomes for the people you serve • Identify the link between stigma, discrimination and trauma; • Describe the principles of trauma-informed care as they relate to providing stigma-free, affirming services; • Enter dialogue about moving from a judgement-based mindset to the approach of providing affirming services.
Audience: All health and human services providers who work with people living with HIV, people who are living with HCV, people who use drugs, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming. |
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Live_Webinar | Promoting Resilience and Growth in Clients and the Workforce
This 5.5-hour online training provides opportunities for participants to build on foundational knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the individuals that they work with. Participants will also explore conditions and strategies essential for fostering vicarious resilience (VR), vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG) and compassion resilience (CR) in self and the workforce. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None; Trauma-Informed Care 101 recommended This virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone), have cameras turned on during the entire training time, and participate in large group and breakout activities to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before This 5.5-hour online training provides opportunities for participants to build on foundational knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in the individuals that they work with. Participants will also explore conditions and strategies essential for fostering vicarious resilience (VR), vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG) and compassion resilience (CR) in self and the workforce. Training Objectives:
Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None; Trauma-Informed Care 101 recommended This virtual online training will utilize a variety of Zoom features. Virtual attendees will be required to use a mic (computer or phone), have cameras turned on during the entire training time, and participate in large group and breakout activities to receive credit for this course. Participants are advised to confirm computer compatibility (open camera and mic and click Zoom link) in advance. Please be in Zoom waiting room 5 minutes before |
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Live_Webinar | Status Neutral Approach to Promoting HIV Testing, Prevention and Care
Objectives: By the end of this 1.5-hour training, participants will be able to: ·Define the term "status neutral." ·Identify how a status-neutral approach helps reduce stigma ·Describe the status-neutral approach to working with clients to promote HIV testing, care, and prevention ·Describe how addressing the client's unmet social determinants of health is essential for effectively implementing a status-neutral approach ·Explain how providers can strengthen services in their agency to support the implementation of the status-neutral approach ·Recall the importance of addressing social determinants of health in the context of status-neutral services ·Identify needed referral sources to address unmet social determinants of the health needs of clients Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
Objectives: By the end of this 1.5-hour training, participants will be able to: ·Define the term "status neutral." ·Identify how a status-neutral approach helps reduce stigma ·Describe the status-neutral approach to working with clients to promote HIV testing, care, and prevention ·Describe how addressing the client's unmet social determinants of health is essential for effectively implementing a status-neutral approach ·Explain how providers can strengthen services in their agency to support the implementation of the status-neutral approach ·Recall the importance of addressing social determinants of health in the context of status-neutral services ·Identify needed referral sources to address unmet social determinants of the health needs of clients Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Intro to Co-Occurring Disorders for Clients with HIV/AIDS (2 hour version)
Training Description: This two-hour webinar will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. This training will also offer tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-hour webinar will introduce non-physician providers to co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental illness) and their impact on people living with HIV/AIDS. This training will also offer tools for making referrals for appropriate treatment for clients who may be experiencing co-occurring disorders. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Affirming Sex-Positive Sexual Health for LGBTGNC+ Clients
This 2-part webinar will offer participants the opportunity to learn about how to provide sexual health services to LGBTGNC clients in an affirming way. The webinar will review sexual health & sex positivity, client barriers to participating in sexual health services, and frameworks for providing holistic, client-centered services. Participants will take part in discussions and activities to build an understanding of client perspectives and identify client-centered strategies. A key area of focus will be language and practices that can help providers create an affirming environment for transgender and gender non-conforming clients. Participants will also learn about several sources for continued learning. Please note:
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This 2-part webinar will offer participants the opportunity to learn about how to provide sexual health services to LGBTGNC clients in an affirming way. The webinar will review sexual health & sex positivity, client barriers to participating in sexual health services, and frameworks for providing holistic, client-centered services. Participants will take part in discussions and activities to build an understanding of client perspectives and identify client-centered strategies. A key area of focus will be language and practices that can help providers create an affirming environment for transgender and gender non-conforming clients. Participants will also learn about several sources for continued learning. Please note:
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Live_Webinar | Health, Not Harm: Behavior Focused Approaches to Promote Sexual Health
This 90-minute, interactive webinar will provide participants with an overview of sexual health promotion practices (ak.a. “risk reduction”) relevant to LGBTGNC clients. Participants will learn about a variety of behavioral and biomedical options for improving and maintaining sexual health, as well as reducing the chances of transmission of STIs and HIV. Facilitators will also review sexual behaviors that LGBTGNC clients may be engaging in, and review key considerations for maintaining an affirming, sex-positive attitude.
Objectives As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
This 90-minute, interactive webinar will provide participants with an overview of sexual health promotion practices (ak.a. “risk reduction”) relevant to LGBTGNC clients. Participants will learn about a variety of behavioral and biomedical options for improving and maintaining sexual health, as well as reducing the chances of transmission of STIs and HIV. Facilitators will also review sexual behaviors that LGBTGNC clients may be engaging in, and review key considerations for maintaining an affirming, sex-positive attitude.
Objectives As a result of attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Overdose Response Action Plan
Training Description: This 90-minute course will build participant knowledge and offer tools for creating an organization/agency-wide Overdose Response Action Plan that will prepare employees and participants to take an approach that is proactive in handling overdoses in or around their buildings. This course will provide an overview of the needs that can arise during an overdose, and how to prepare for an optimal and efficient response to this medical emergency. The course will help attendees understand roles of staff and participants, identify response strategies, and review policy and procedure in dealing with an onsite overdose. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants have an understanding of opioids and opioid overdose and are encouraged to take the course Harm Reduction Following an Opioid Overdose.
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Prerequisite: It is recommended that participants have an understanding of opioids and opioid overdose and are encouraged to take the course Harm Reduction Following an Opioid Overdose.
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Live_Webinar | Recognizing Microaggressions & Providing Stigma-Free Services to LGBTGNC Clients
This 90 minute, single-session will provide participants the opportunity to recognize stigmatizing language including microaggressions that many clients experience when having a sexual health interaction with a focus on LGBTGNC clients in order to improve services and interactions to be stigma-free. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in large group discussions to increase understanding of client perspectives. A key area of focus will be adapting language to improve services for LGBTGNC clients. Please note:
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This 90 minute, single-session will provide participants the opportunity to recognize stigmatizing language including microaggressions that many clients experience when having a sexual health interaction with a focus on LGBTGNC clients in order to improve services and interactions to be stigma-free. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in large group discussions to increase understanding of client perspectives. A key area of focus will be adapting language to improve services for LGBTGNC clients. Please note:
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Sexual Health in Trans and MSM Immigrants
This webinar will discuss the multiple barriers faced by Trans and MSM immigrants in the U.S. when accessing sexual health services and comprehensive care. It will focus on the major legislative, health, and safety concerns among vulnerable populations. The training will provide information on social integration, global LGBTQ+ oppression, stigma/discrimination, and other health care concerns to better assist LGBTQ+ immigrants dealing with compounded traumas: sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, health inequities, and impoverishment. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: • List three motivations for undocumented entry by LGBTQ+ people • Identify problems MSM and Trans immigrants face regarding acculturation, development, and adaptation • Discuss discrimination and the social norms of immigrants • Identify key factors limiting access to sexual health care for MSM and Trans immigrants • Describe trauma-informed care for MSM and Trans immigrants • List ways to advocate for transgender clients • Practice applying the core objectives with clients
This webinar will discuss the multiple barriers faced by Trans and MSM immigrants in the U.S. when accessing sexual health services and comprehensive care. It will focus on the major legislative, health, and safety concerns among vulnerable populations. The training will provide information on social integration, global LGBTQ+ oppression, stigma/discrimination, and other health care concerns to better assist LGBTQ+ immigrants dealing with compounded traumas: sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, health inequities, and impoverishment. At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: • List three motivations for undocumented entry by LGBTQ+ people • Identify problems MSM and Trans immigrants face regarding acculturation, development, and adaptation • Discuss discrimination and the social norms of immigrants • Identify key factors limiting access to sexual health care for MSM and Trans immigrants • Describe trauma-informed care for MSM and Trans immigrants • List ways to advocate for transgender clients • Practice applying the core objectives with clients
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Live_Webinar | Intimate Partner Violence Webinar
Training Description: This 2-hour training is a basic introduction to the topic of Intimate Partner Violence for health and human service providers. Intimate Partner Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior exerted by one intimate partner over the other with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control. Training Objectives: As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Define Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None Format: Synchronous, online Training Hours: 2.0 hours For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 2-hour training is a basic introduction to the topic of Intimate Partner Violence for health and human service providers. Intimate Partner Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior exerted by one intimate partner over the other with the goal of establishing and maintaining power and control. Training Objectives: As a result of this presentation, participants will be able to: 1. Define Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None Format: Synchronous, online Training Hours: 2.0 hours For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Affirming Screening for Social Determinants of Health
This four-hour training (consisting of two, 2-hour webinars) will help participants identify good practices for conducting screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) in a client-centered, affirming manner. Participants will learn about available screening tools, including a standardized AIDS Institute SDOH screening tool. The training will share strategies for explaining the importance of SDOH screening to clients, engaging them in determining their own priorities, and good practices for making referrals to other resources and services to address unmet needs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health, and human service providers will be able to: 1. Explain to clients the importance of screening for Social Determinants of Health. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, or STIs, are LGBT/GNC, or who use substances, including social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs This four-hour training (consisting of two, 2-hour webinars) will help participants identify good practices for conducting screening for social determinants of health (SDOH) in a client-centered, affirming manner. Participants will learn about available screening tools, including a standardized AIDS Institute SDOH screening tool. The training will share strategies for explaining the importance of SDOH screening to clients, engaging them in determining their own priorities, and good practices for making referrals to other resources and services to address unmet needs. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health, and human service providers will be able to: 1. Explain to clients the importance of screening for Social Determinants of Health. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, or STIs, are LGBT/GNC, or who use substances, including social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Concurrent HIV/AIDS Diagnosis: Implications for Community Based Organizations and Public Health Messaging
Description The purpose of this webinar is to increase CBO staff, peer workers and other health and human services providers’ understanding of concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis and explore opportunities for public health messaging to better engage people who are living with HIV who are undiagnosed or not in care. Objectives By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to * Explain what concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis means *Increase awareness about populations most affected *Describe some common causes that may contribute to a concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis *Craft community messages about the effectiveness of HIV treatment and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment *Explore opportunities for HIV testing and linkage to care programs
Description The purpose of this webinar is to increase CBO staff, peer workers and other health and human services providers’ understanding of concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis and explore opportunities for public health messaging to better engage people who are living with HIV who are undiagnosed or not in care. Objectives By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to * Explain what concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis means *Increase awareness about populations most affected *Describe some common causes that may contribute to a concurrent HIV/AIDS diagnosis *Craft community messages about the effectiveness of HIV treatment and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment *Explore opportunities for HIV testing and linkage to care programs
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Live_Webinar | Health Literacy in HIV, STI and Viral Hepatitis Care - Health Literacy in Patient Care - Webinar
Training Description: This 1.5-hour webinar will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. At the completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language, and the teach-back method, to their work. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Define health literacy. Intended Audience: This training is for health and human service providers and Peer Workers Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 1.5-hour webinar will provide health and human services providers an overview of health literacy and give participants the opportunity to develop skills utilizing health literacy universal precautions to clearly communicate with patients or clients. At the completion of this training, participants will be able to apply two health literacy strategies, plain language, and the teach-back method, to their work. Training Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to: 1. Define health literacy. Intended Audience: This training is for health and human service providers and Peer Workers Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Treatment Update for Health and Human Services Providers (3 part series)
There have been significant advances in Hepatitis C treatment over the past several years. The goal of this webinar series is to help health and human services providers understand the goals and advantages of treatment. By the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers. Prerequisite: None. Participants MUST attend all three sessions to receive credit for this course Session 1: Hepatitis C Overview: What Service Providers Need to Know (1.5 hours) Session 2: Hepatitis C Screening, Care and Disease Progression (2 hours) Session 3: Hepatitis C Treatment Update for Service Providers (2 hours) (updated 2/23) There have been significant advances in Hepatitis C treatment over the past several years. The goal of this webinar series is to help health and human services providers understand the goals and advantages of treatment. By the end of this webinar series, participants will be able to:
Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers. Prerequisite: None. Participants MUST attend all three sessions to receive credit for this course Session 1: Hepatitis C Overview: What Service Providers Need to Know (1.5 hours) Session 2: Hepatitis C Screening, Care and Disease Progression (2 hours) Session 3: Hepatitis C Treatment Update for Service Providers (2 hours) (updated 2/23) |
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Live_Webinar | HIV Testing Skills Practice
Training Description: This training will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the need and requirements for HIV testing. Intended 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: Online Training" or equivalent. Credit Hours: 4.0 For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This training will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the need and requirements for HIV testing. Intended 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: Online Training" or equivalent. Credit Hours: 4.0 For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Face_to_Face | Role of Non-Clinicians in Promoting PrEP
Training Description: This half-day (3.5 hours) 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. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: 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. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): Training Description: This half-day (3.5 hours) 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. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Deliver culturally relevant educational messages about PrEP to clients who may benefit from this intervention. Intended Audience: 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. Prerequisites: Participants should have prior basic training on HIV and STDs. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Related Educational Materials: PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Brochure): http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9146.pdf PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Large Poster): PrEP Yourself Against HIV (Medium Poster): |
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Live_Webinar | The Intersection of Sex and Substance Use
Training Description: This multi-part virtual training will prepare non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to provide culturally-relevant HIV prevention and sexual health promotion services to clients who combine sex and substance use to enhance sexual desire, pleasure, or performance. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the impact of different substances on sexual desire, pleasure, and performance. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Format: Live Webinar. This training will be delivered in multiple parts. Please see the course schedule for the specific dates and times for each session. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This multi-part virtual training will prepare non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers with the knowledge, attitude, and skills needed to provide culturally-relevant HIV prevention and sexual health promotion services to clients who combine sex and substance use to enhance sexual desire, pleasure, or performance. Training Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the impact of different substances on sexual desire, pleasure, and performance. Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others. Prerequisite: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach Format: Live Webinar. This training will be delivered in multiple parts. Please see the course schedule for the specific dates and times for each session. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Trauma Informed Care (TIC) 101 Webinar Series
Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: Training Objectives: 1. Explain how trauma and adversity may impact health. Intended Audience: Any health and human service professional, and peers. Prerequisites: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: Syphilis for Non-Clinicians
This two-hour webinar is designed to help non-clinical health and human service providers gain a basic understanding of syphilis to support their HIV/STI/VH prevention work. The training will review the epidemiology, transmission, screening & testing, treatment, complications, and prevention.
Objectives - By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe syphilis morbidity in New York State Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. This training is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in syphilis (or desire a review). Related Consumer Educational Materials: NYSDoH Syphilis Fact Sheet for Non-Clinical Providers; NYSDoH, September 3, 2015 - Syphilis Website Alert Language This two-hour webinar is designed to help non-clinical health and human service providers gain a basic understanding of syphilis to support their HIV/STI/VH prevention work. The training will review the epidemiology, transmission, screening & testing, treatment, complications, and prevention.
Objectives - By the end of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Describe syphilis morbidity in New York State Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for this training. This training is intended for individuals who have not had prior training in syphilis (or desire a review). Related Consumer Educational Materials: NYSDoH Syphilis Fact Sheet for Non-Clinical Providers; NYSDoH, September 3, 2015 - Syphilis Website Alert Language |
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Online Training | 2023 Updates to HIV/AIDS Case Reporting
Course Description This brief 15-minute asynchronous on-line training provides an overview of new developments in HIV/AIDS Case Reporting that went into effect on March 22, 2023.
Objectives: By the end of this on-line training you will be able to:
Audience: Health and human services providers involved in HIV testing, diagnosis and case reporting, including individuals who conduct HIV testing for insurance underwriting purposes.
Prerequisite: Prior attendance at HIV Testing in NYS is strongly suggested. Course Description This brief 15-minute asynchronous on-line training provides an overview of new developments in HIV/AIDS Case Reporting that went into effect on March 22, 2023.
Objectives: By the end of this on-line training you will be able to:
Audience: Health and human services providers involved in HIV testing, diagnosis and case reporting, including individuals who conduct HIV testing for insurance underwriting purposes.
Prerequisite: Prior attendance at HIV Testing in NYS is strongly suggested. |
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Medical Care and Treatment Update for Peer Workers, Part 3
This is the third webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to explore practical strategies that peers can draw on to support clients’ engagement in HCV medical care and treatment. Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. This is the third webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to explore practical strategies that peers can draw on to support clients’ engagement in HCV medical care and treatment. Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. |
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Live_Webinar | Improving Health Care with PWUD
Training Description: This half-day course (two-part webinar) will build participant knowledge and create strategies to improve health care with people who use drugs. This course will provide an overview of the unique health care needs of PWUD, address stigmatization and bias concerning how people who use drugs engage in health care, and utilize Self-Determination Theory to identify strategies to assist PWUD to develop positive health care relationships. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health and human service providers will be able to:
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Prerequisite: None
For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045 Training Description: This half-day course (two-part webinar) will build participant knowledge and create strategies to improve health care with people who use drugs. This course will provide an overview of the unique health care needs of PWUD, address stigmatization and bias concerning how people who use drugs engage in health care, and utilize Self-Determination Theory to identify strategies to assist PWUD to develop positive health care relationships. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, non-physician health and human service providers will be able to:
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Prerequisite: None
For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute Corning Tower, Room 244 Empire State Plaza Albany, New York 12237-0658 518.474.3045 |
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Face_to_Face | PrEP/PEP, Trauma and Sexual Health
Training Description: This 6.5-hour training will prepare PrEP peer workers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to assist clients who have experienced sexual trauma with referrals to services and starting PrEP or PEP. Given the high prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV), it is likely that PrEP peer workers will interact with clients who are dealing with past, current, or possible future sexual assault or IPV. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Ensure a supportive, compassionate attitude when a client reports past, current, or concerns about possible future sexual assault or IPV. Intended Audience: PrEP peer workers, as well as other non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, other peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff and others. Prerequisites: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach and Trauma-Informed Care 101. * Implementing a Sex Positive Approach was formally titled “Sex, Gender, and HIV/STD.” For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This 6.5-hour training will prepare PrEP peer workers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to assist clients who have experienced sexual trauma with referrals to services and starting PrEP or PEP. Given the high prevalence of sexual violence and intimate partner violence (IPV), it is likely that PrEP peer workers will interact with clients who are dealing with past, current, or possible future sexual assault or IPV. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Ensure a supportive, compassionate attitude when a client reports past, current, or concerns about possible future sexual assault or IPV. Intended Audience: PrEP peer workers, as well as other non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs, including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, other peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff and others. Prerequisites: Implementing a Sex Positive Approach and Trauma-Informed Care 101. * Implementing a Sex Positive Approach was formally titled “Sex, Gender, and HIV/STD.” For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | The Intersection of the Opioid Crisis and Hepatitis C
The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hepatitis C (HCV) epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with HCV and/or have a relationship with opioid use. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager Prerequisite: None The goal of this two-hour webinar for health and human services providers is to inform providers about the impact of the nation’s opiate crisis on the Hepatitis C (HCV) epidemic, so that they may better serve and address barriers for clients who are living with HCV and/or have a relationship with opioid use. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: Case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers and all other non-physician health and human services manager Prerequisite: None |
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Live_Webinar | Building Bridges: Cultural Humility in Health and Human Services Two-Part Webinar Series
Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-part webinar series is designed to explore the broad definition of culture and cultural humility and its relationship to competent and effective health care and human service delivery. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: Intended Audience: All health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients at risk for HIV or STIs including prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, peer workers, case managers, care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff, and others Prerequisite: None For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Face_to_Face | Group Facilitation Skills for STD/HIV Prevention Interventions
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:
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 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:
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. |
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Live_Webinar | HIV Epidemiology & LGBTGNC Health
Course Description: This 2-hour webinar will provide a brief introduction to understanding and utilizing public health surveillance and epidemiology through examination of current HIV and LGBTGNC health data in New York State. The role of data in health equity, data integrity, and bias in data will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to apply lessons learned to their own work by examining how to use epidemiological data to inform program services.
Course Objectives: As a result of participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
Course Description: This 2-hour webinar will provide a brief introduction to understanding and utilizing public health surveillance and epidemiology through examination of current HIV and LGBTGNC health data in New York State. The role of data in health equity, data integrity, and bias in data will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to apply lessons learned to their own work by examining how to use epidemiological data to inform program services.
Course Objectives: As a result of participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | HIV Testing in NYS
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:
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 Expect The Test (poster):
Expect The Test (Brochure)
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 CreditsTM. 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 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:
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 Expect The Test (poster):
Expect The Test (Brochure)
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 CreditsTM. 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.
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Live_Webinar | Strength-Based Approaches for LGBTGNC Clients
Course Description: This interactive, 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an overview of strength-based approaches, explore the importance of strength-based approaches and how they can engage and retain clients in care, and explain why strength-based approaches are particularly impactful for LGBTGNC clients. Participants will leave with new knowledge and skills to help them apply a strength-based approach when working with their LGBTGNC clients.
Course Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Course Description: This interactive, 90-minute webinar will provide participants with an overview of strength-based approaches, explore the importance of strength-based approaches and how they can engage and retain clients in care, and explain why strength-based approaches are particularly impactful for LGBTGNC clients. Participants will leave with new knowledge and skills to help them apply a strength-based approach when working with their LGBTGNC clients.
Course Objectives: As a result of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Using Stages of Change – Assessing HIV/STI Behavior Change Webinar
Training Description: This two-hour webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the rationale for assessing the client’s readiness for HIV/STI-related behavior change. Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs Training Description: This two-hour webinar is designed to help participants be more client-centered in their HIV/STI prevention work. This training will introduce participants to a brief protocol to assist with determining a client’s behavioral readiness. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to: 1. Recall the rationale for assessing the client’s readiness for HIV/STI-related behavior change. Intended Audience: All health and human service providers who conduct behavioral counseling. Prerequisite: None. For more information about this curriculum, contact: HIV Education and Training Programs |
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Live_Webinar | Webinar: HIV and Hepatitis C Co-infection
This 90-minute webinar is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/HCV co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/HCV co-infection may be as high as 90%. HCV screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS. Audience: All health and human service providers. This 90-minute webinar is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/HCV co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/HCV co-infection may be as high as 90%. HCV screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in HIV/AIDS. Audience: All health and human service providers. |
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Live_Webinar | Continuity of HIV/Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Care: Navigation from a Correctional Setting to the Community
Description: This 6-hour interactive virtual training (organized in two, 3-hour sessions) is designed to prepare non-clinical criminal justice peer workers with knowledge and skills to support continuity of care for clients living with HIV and/or HCV as they transition from a correctional setting to the community.
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information, Hep C, incarceration, re-entry, and harm reduction. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers who work with people living with HIV and/or HCV.
Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Description: This 6-hour interactive virtual training (organized in two, 3-hour sessions) is designed to prepare non-clinical criminal justice peer workers with knowledge and skills to support continuity of care for clients living with HIV and/or HCV as they transition from a correctional setting to the community.
Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that participants have previous knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information, Hep C, incarceration, re-entry, and harm reduction. Audience: All non-physician health and human service providers and peer workers who work with people living with HIV and/or HCV.
Objectives As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Developing Partnerships with Peer Workers Using the Spirit of MI
Welcome to this new and exciting 1-day training that is integral in developing leadership skills for people with shared lived experience in HIV, Hepatitis C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and Criminal Justice. MI involves not only particular skills, but also an underlying attitude, a particular state of mind and heart with which you engage in a helping relationship. In this two-day training, we will dive deep into the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing: Partnership Acceptance, Compassion & Empowerment (PACE). Peers will have opportunities to begin learning how to operationalize the spirit of MI by learning the 4 Tasks of MI: · Engaging – Can we walk together? · Focusing – Where are we going? · Evoking – Why would you go there? · Planning – How will you get there? Peers will also learn how Motivational Interviewing can be used along with the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, to make certain they are using the correct skills for the stage of change exhibited by the client and not falling into traps like Expert, Persuasion, Time & Wandering. MI is not about installing motivation in people but rather evoking it from them. A key in MI is helping a person discover their own motivation for the change. Who is this designed for: Peer Workers who are working in the community with clients who are seeking ways to change difficult or challenging behaviors. This course qualifies current NYS Certified Peer Workers for 3 hours of CEU credits. Objectives: As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define Motivational Interviewing as it relates to developing partnerships with clients 2. Connect MI with the Stages of Change 3. Explain the “spirit of motivational interviewing” (PACE) 4. Develop partnerships with their clients using MI Welcome to this new and exciting 1-day training that is integral in developing leadership skills for people with shared lived experience in HIV, Hepatitis C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and Criminal Justice. MI involves not only particular skills, but also an underlying attitude, a particular state of mind and heart with which you engage in a helping relationship. In this two-day training, we will dive deep into the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing: Partnership Acceptance, Compassion & Empowerment (PACE). Peers will have opportunities to begin learning how to operationalize the spirit of MI by learning the 4 Tasks of MI: · Engaging – Can we walk together? · Focusing – Where are we going? · Evoking – Why would you go there? · Planning – How will you get there? Peers will also learn how Motivational Interviewing can be used along with the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, to make certain they are using the correct skills for the stage of change exhibited by the client and not falling into traps like Expert, Persuasion, Time & Wandering. MI is not about installing motivation in people but rather evoking it from them. A key in MI is helping a person discover their own motivation for the change. Who is this designed for: Peer Workers who are working in the community with clients who are seeking ways to change difficult or challenging behaviors. This course qualifies current NYS Certified Peer Workers for 3 hours of CEU credits. Objectives: As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to: 1. Define Motivational Interviewing as it relates to developing partnerships with clients 2. Connect MI with the Stages of Change 3. Explain the “spirit of motivational interviewing” (PACE) 4. Develop partnerships with their clients using MI |
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Live_Webinar | Fentanyl & Xylazine Testing Strips as a Harm Reduction Strategy
Description: This 90-minute training reviews basic information about fentanyl and xylazine and will build participant knowledge regarding fentanyl (FTS) and xylazine testing strips (XTS). This training will describe how to use XTS and FTS as a harm reduction tool to better engage clients in conversations about harm reduction and preventing overdose.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Materials: N/A Description: This 90-minute training reviews basic information about fentanyl and xylazine and will build participant knowledge regarding fentanyl (FTS) and xylazine testing strips (XTS). This training will describe how to use XTS and FTS as a harm reduction tool to better engage clients in conversations about harm reduction and preventing overdose.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Live_Webinar | Health & Wellness Self-Management Skills Training
Welcome to Health & Wellness Self-Management Training. This 3-day training will cover relevant health information for our five tracks, HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. Goal One of the principal goals of the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) is to build capacity, strength and support for community leaders, with shared lived experiences, in HIV, HCV, Harm Reduction and PrEP, to assist in their responses to the disparities in these areas of healthcare. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, who work with people who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs; the LGBTQIA+/GNC community, as well as people who are practicing Harm Reduction for a substance use disorder. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for peer workers who are interested in becoming a NYS Certified Peer Worker. Completing this course grants current NYS Certified Peer Workers 12 hours of CEU credits. Objectives: As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to: · Define the 8 dimensions of wellness. · Address viral suppression and its importance to ETE. · Define what “self-care” means to you. · Deliver health information about Hep C testing and treatment to assist others in accessing these services. · Discuss and process reasons PrEP is not being accessed and/or used by all populations at similar or equal rates. · Define how harm reduction can be used to lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human behaviors, like SUD. · Identify how Peer Mentoring can be an asset in accomplishing goals. Welcome to Health & Wellness Self-Management Training. This 3-day training will cover relevant health information for our five tracks, HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. Goal One of the principal goals of the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) is to build capacity, strength and support for community leaders, with shared lived experiences, in HIV, HCV, Harm Reduction and PrEP, to assist in their responses to the disparities in these areas of healthcare. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, who work with people who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs; the LGBTQIA+/GNC community, as well as people who are practicing Harm Reduction for a substance use disorder. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for peer workers who are interested in becoming a NYS Certified Peer Worker. Completing this course grants current NYS Certified Peer Workers 12 hours of CEU credits. Objectives: As a result of attending this training, participants will be able to: · Define the 8 dimensions of wellness. · Address viral suppression and its importance to ETE. · Define what “self-care” means to you. · Deliver health information about Hep C testing and treatment to assist others in accessing these services. · Discuss and process reasons PrEP is not being accessed and/or used by all populations at similar or equal rates. · Define how harm reduction can be used to lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human behaviors, like SUD. · Identify how Peer Mentoring can be an asset in accomplishing goals. |
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Live_Webinar | Impacts of the Overdose Epidemic on Diverse Populations
Training Description: This 90-minute training reviews how the increased involvement of opioids in overdose deaths is changing the demographics of the opioid overdose epidemic and disproportionately impacting diverse populations. The changing patterns of the opioid overdose epidemic necessitate a rapid, culturally tailored and multifaceted public health response that appropriately targets and incorporates the needs of evolving populations at risk, including marginalized populations. This training will help participants understand the disproportionate impacts the overdose epidemic has on diverse populations, identify the principles and practices of cultural humility and illustrate strategies to improve health outcomes. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Materials: N/A Training Description: This 90-minute training reviews how the increased involvement of opioids in overdose deaths is changing the demographics of the opioid overdose epidemic and disproportionately impacting diverse populations. The changing patterns of the opioid overdose epidemic necessitate a rapid, culturally tailored and multifaceted public health response that appropriately targets and incorporates the needs of evolving populations at risk, including marginalized populations. This training will help participants understand the disproportionate impacts the overdose epidemic has on diverse populations, identify the principles and practices of cultural humility and illustrate strategies to improve health outcomes. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Live_Webinar | Leadership Development Skills Training
Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-Part training series – Leadership Development Skills training. This 3-day training is integral in developing foundational leadership skills in HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. The LTI provides these courses 3 times per contract year to Peers who are either Certified Peer Workers and/or are seeking Peer certification. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, that work with people who are living with, or at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs; LGBTQIA+/GNC, as well as people who are practicing Harm Reduction for a substance use disorder. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for Peers who are interested in taking the Intro to Peer Work, (1 day) which will help you decide if you want to pursue your certification, and if so, take the follow-up course which is Inventory to Peer Work (2 days). There are 9 hours of CEU credits for anyone taking this course with the exception of non-certified Peer Workers, who are pursuing certification, which means there are no credits for this course until you become a Certified Peer Worker. This course is not a prerequisite for taking Leadership Development Part 2. Both courses can stand alone depending on your needs in Leadership development. (See Part 2 for description) Objectives Participants will be able to: • Define the meaning of leadership • List the 7 characteristics of leaders • Explain how leadership applies to the Certified Peer Worker (CPW) role • Conduct a self-assessment for leadership qualities and skills Welcome to Part 1 of a 2-Part training series – Leadership Development Skills training. This 3-day training is integral in developing foundational leadership skills in HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. The LTI provides these courses 3 times per contract year to Peers who are either Certified Peer Workers and/or are seeking Peer certification. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, that work with people who are living with, or at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs; LGBTQIA+/GNC, as well as people who are practicing Harm Reduction for a substance use disorder. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for Peers who are interested in taking the Intro to Peer Work, (1 day) which will help you decide if you want to pursue your certification, and if so, take the follow-up course which is Inventory to Peer Work (2 days). There are 9 hours of CEU credits for anyone taking this course with the exception of non-certified Peer Workers, who are pursuing certification, which means there are no credits for this course until you become a Certified Peer Worker. This course is not a prerequisite for taking Leadership Development Part 2. Both courses can stand alone depending on your needs in Leadership development. (See Part 2 for description) Objectives Participants will be able to: • Define the meaning of leadership • List the 7 characteristics of leaders • Explain how leadership applies to the Certified Peer Worker (CPW) role • Conduct a self-assessment for leadership qualities and skills |
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Live_Webinar | Leadership Development Skills Training: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-Part training series – Leadership Development Skills training. This 2-day training is integral in developing leadership skills for people with shared lived- experience in HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. In this training program, we will continue to develop skills in applying Situational Leadership and emotional intelligence. Research has shown that leaders with high “EQ”, can understand their own emotions and how it affects their performance. Good leaders must be able to influence others and learning to control emotions allows us to understand and assist others in managing theirs as well. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, who work with people who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, the LGBTQIA+/GNC community, as well as people who are practicing harm reduction for a substance use disorder or returning to the community after incarceration. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for peer workers who are interested in becoming a NYS Certified Peer Worker. There are 6 hours of CEU credits for anyone taking this course with the exception of non-certified Peer Workers, who are pursuing certification, which means there are no credits for this course until you complete certification This course does not require taking Leadership Development Part 1. Both courses can stand alone depending on what your needs are in Leadership development. (See Part 1 for description). Objectives Participants will be able to: 1. Recognize your own preferred style of leadership. 2. Explain the 4 styles of situational leadership – telling, selling, participating, and delegating. 3. Adapt your preferred leadership style to match the needs of others. 4. Discover your bases of power when working with people 5. Apply emotional intelligence appropriately. Welcome to Part 2 of a 2-Part training series – Leadership Development Skills training. This 2-day training is integral in developing leadership skills for people with shared lived- experience in HIV, Hep C, Harm Reduction, PrEP and our newest addition, Criminal Justice. In this training program, we will continue to develop skills in applying Situational Leadership and emotional intelligence. Research has shown that leaders with high “EQ”, can understand their own emotions and how it affects their performance. Good leaders must be able to influence others and learning to control emotions allows us to understand and assist others in managing theirs as well. This training is also provided to people who are non-physician health and human service providers, who work with people who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, the LGBTQIA+/GNC community, as well as people who are practicing harm reduction for a substance use disorder or returning to the community after incarceration. This training can also include Social Workers, Nurses, Care Coordinators, Case Managers, Certified Peer Workers, people working in Behavior Health, PrEP educators, or supervisors of Peer workers. This training is also for peer workers who are interested in becoming a NYS Certified Peer Worker. There are 6 hours of CEU credits for anyone taking this course with the exception of non-certified Peer Workers, who are pursuing certification, which means there are no credits for this course until you complete certification This course does not require taking Leadership Development Part 1. Both courses can stand alone depending on what your needs are in Leadership development. (See Part 1 for description). Objectives Participants will be able to: 1. Recognize your own preferred style of leadership. 2. Explain the 4 styles of situational leadership – telling, selling, participating, and delegating. 3. Adapt your preferred leadership style to match the needs of others. 4. Discover your bases of power when working with people 5. Apply emotional intelligence appropriately. |
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Live_Webinar | Neopronouns: Evolving Language for Identities
Description: This 60-minute, interactive session will provide an overview of neopronouns and the importance of evolving language for LGBTQ+ individuals to describe themselves. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using pronouns through interactive activities.
Objectives: As a result of this session, participants will be able to:
Description: This 60-minute, interactive session will provide an overview of neopronouns and the importance of evolving language for LGBTQ+ individuals to describe themselves. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using pronouns through interactive activities.
Objectives: As a result of this session, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Sexuality and Gender: Exploring Feelings and Supporting Sexuality Development
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore various strategies for supporting caregivers' conversations about sexuality and gender identities with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the third in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives. Objectives: Participants will:
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore various strategies for supporting caregivers' conversations about sexuality and gender identities with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the third in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives. Objectives: Participants will:
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Live_Webinar | Cannabinoids 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to cannabinoid related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how cannabinoids affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to cannabinoid related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how cannabinoids affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Expanding Employment Opportunities for People Living with HIV in New York
An overview of key topics and resources to be explored to strengthen service responses to expand employment opportunities for and respond to employment related needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Intended Audience: HIV service providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peer workers or anyone working with PLHIV who are or could potentially be considering or looking for employment. Participants in this training will be able to:
An overview of key topics and resources to be explored to strengthen service responses to expand employment opportunities for and respond to employment related needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Intended Audience: HIV service providers, health or human services professionals, case managers, health homes care managers, peer workers or anyone working with PLHIV who are or could potentially be considering or looking for employment. Participants in this training will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Medical Care and Treatment Update for Peer Workers, Part 1
This is the first webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to provide peers with information to support clients who are living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). Participants will practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Pre-Requisite: None. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. This is the first webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to provide peers with information to support clients who are living with or at risk for Hepatitis C (HCV). Participants will practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Pre-Requisite: None. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. |
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Live_Webinar | Hepatitis C Medical Care and Treatment Update for Peer Workers, Part 2
This is the second webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to provide peers with information about the progress made in treatment options for people living with Hepatitis C (HCV). Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall medical care needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. This is the second webinar in a three-part series for peer workers. The goal of this two-hour webinar is to provide peers with information about the progress made in treatment options for people living with Hepatitis C (HCV). Peer workers will increase their awareness of the overall medical care needs of people living with HCV and practice the skills and knowledge acquired through case studies and interactive discussion. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Target Audience: Individuals seeking peer worker certification. Peers must participate in all three webinars in the series (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to count towards NYS Certified Peer Worker certification. |
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Live_Webinar | Let’s Talk About Sex: Caregiver Concerns and Intentions for Having “The Talk” with Youth
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore concerns that caregivers have about discussing sexual health with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth, and identify strategies for starting the discussions. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the first in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives.
Objectives:
Description: This 90-minute webinar will explore concerns that caregivers have about discussing sexual health with the youth in their lives, particularly LGBTGNC youth, and identify strategies for starting the discussions. This webinar is designed to be participatory with small and large group discussions and other activities. This webinar is the first in a series of stand-alone webinars geared towards non-clinical HHS providers to assist caregivers in having discussions with youth in their lives.
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Live_Webinar | Older Women Living with HIV: Sex, Health, and Vitality
The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about unique characteristics of care, with an aim to improve health outcomes for this priority population. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None The goal of this 90-minute webinar is to inform providers working with older women living with HIV about unique characteristics of care, with an aim to improve health outcomes for this priority population. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Audience: case managers, social workers, non-medical providers, patient navigators, peers. Prerequisite: None |
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Live_Webinar | Opioid Overdose Awareness & Prevention 101 (BINGO)
Description: Join us for a 60-minute interactive virtual game of BINGO designed to enhance participants' understanding of overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies. This engaging and educational session will test participants’ knowledge of overdose signs, symptoms, risk factors, and key prevention strategies. As participants play, they'll also gain valuable insights into various harm reduction techniques, including their application in real-world scenarios.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Materials: N/A Description: Join us for a 60-minute interactive virtual game of BINGO designed to enhance participants' understanding of overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies. This engaging and educational session will test participants’ knowledge of overdose signs, symptoms, risk factors, and key prevention strategies. As participants play, they'll also gain valuable insights into various harm reduction techniques, including their application in real-world scenarios.
Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: N/A
Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Live_Webinar | Outreach and Engagement Strategies for LGBTGNC Clients (webinar)
Description: This half-day, single-session course will cover concepts related to outreach and engagement of LGBTGNC priority populations. Concepts will focus on types of outreach, barriers to engagement, strategies to increase engagement, social marketing, and working with community partners.
Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to:
Description: This half-day, single-session course will cover concepts related to outreach and engagement of LGBTGNC priority populations. Concepts will focus on types of outreach, barriers to engagement, strategies to increase engagement, social marketing, and working with community partners.
Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to:
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Live_Webinar | Over the Counter Drugs 101
Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to over-the-counter drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how over the counter drugs affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx Description: This 75-minute webinar will provide participants with knowledge and skills to understand and respond to over-the-counter drug related overdoses. This course will provide an overview of how over the counter drugs affect one's emotional, mental, and physical abilities. This webinar will also identify treatment plans, risk behaviors and strategies to reduce risks related to cannabinoid use. Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: General Substance Use 101 Audience: This webinar is intended for Community Based Organizations (CBO), Syringe Services Programs (SSP), and Local Health Departments. Materials: Review the training orientation prior to attending this webinar, by clicking on the link below: Pre Training Orientation Guide.docx |
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Live_Webinar | Talking to Syringe Service Program Clients about Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment
Training Description: This 90-minute course reviews information on how to engage with syringe service program clients about Hepatitis C testing and treatment. It will build participant knowledge regarding transmission, prevention services, testing sequences, as well as care and treatment services. This will allow participants to successfully address barriers to testing and treatment and connect clients with Hepatitis C Navigation Programs while increasing Hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment among syringe service program clients. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Attend at least one of the following
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
Materials: N/A Training Description: This 90-minute course reviews information on how to engage with syringe service program clients about Hepatitis C testing and treatment. It will build participant knowledge regarding transmission, prevention services, testing sequences, as well as care and treatment services. This will allow participants to successfully address barriers to testing and treatment and connect clients with Hepatitis C Navigation Programs while increasing Hepatitis C prevention, testing and treatment among syringe service program clients. Training Objectives: As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite: Attend at least one of the following
Intended Audience: Non-physician health and human service providers who work with clients/patients who are living with, or are at risk for, HIV, HCV, STIs, are LGBT/GNC or who use substances, including: social workers, nurses, care coordinators, case managers, peer workers, prevention specialists, PrEP specialists, client services staff, and others.
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Live_Webinar | Webinar Series: Introduction to the Peer Worker Role
Training Description This interactive training helps learners build and solidify their knowledge of the peer worker role and provides insight into the real-life experience of peer workers. This course also highlights who this program is for and helps learners judge if this is right for them. Upon completion of this training, learners should be able to assess their readiness to commit their time and energy to the New York State Peer Worker Certification process. Training Goal: The goal of this training is to introduce current and prospective peer workers to the NYS Peer Worker Certification Program and begin the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective peer workforce in New York State, to assist in meeting NYS ETE objectives. Training Objectives: • Identify the importance of the shared lived experience within Peer Work and its significant role in improving health outcomes Audience: Current and prospective peer workers who apply to the New York State Peer Worker Certification Program. Prerequisite: Participants should be individuals identified by an organization to participate in a practicum with the potential for future employment. As such, participants may be in the process of determining whether being a Peer Worker is truly in line with their desires and best interests. Ideally, at least three core courses from the required peer certification training list should be completed before registering for this course. Training Description This interactive training helps learners build and solidify their knowledge of the peer worker role and provides insight into the real-life experience of peer workers. This course also highlights who this program is for and helps learners judge if this is right for them. Upon completion of this training, learners should be able to assess their readiness to commit their time and energy to the New York State Peer Worker Certification process. Training Goal: The goal of this training is to introduce current and prospective peer workers to the NYS Peer Worker Certification Program and begin the development of a skilled, knowledgeable, and effective peer workforce in New York State, to assist in meeting NYS ETE objectives. Training Objectives: • Identify the importance of the shared lived experience within Peer Work and its significant role in improving health outcomes Audience: Current and prospective peer workers who apply to the New York State Peer Worker Certification Program. Prerequisite: Participants should be individuals identified by an organization to participate in a practicum with the potential for future employment. As such, participants may be in the process of determining whether being a Peer Worker is truly in line with their desires and best interests. Ideally, at least three core courses from the required peer certification training list should be completed before registering for this course. |
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Live_Webinar | Bridging Generations: Strengthening HIV Communication in LGBTGNC Communities
Description: This 90-minute web-based session will explore the purpose of and frameworks for conducting intergenerational HIV prevention communication. Participants will share perspectives on each of the following generations: Silent, Baby Boomer, Gen-X, Gen-Y (Millennials), and Gen-Z. Participants will identify intergenerational communication challenges and benefits. Participants will also learn about research and programs that support intergenerational communication. Objectives: After completing, this webinar, participants will have greater capacity to: · Define and contrast intergenerational, multigenerational, and transgenerational groups, · List at least three challenges to intergenerational communication, · Learn three ways that intergenerational communication can strengthen HIV prevention efforts. Description: This 90-minute web-based session will explore the purpose of and frameworks for conducting intergenerational HIV prevention communication. Participants will share perspectives on each of the following generations: Silent, Baby Boomer, Gen-X, Gen-Y (Millennials), and Gen-Z. Participants will identify intergenerational communication challenges and benefits. Participants will also learn about research and programs that support intergenerational communication. Objectives: After completing, this webinar, participants will have greater capacity to: · Define and contrast intergenerational, multigenerational, and transgenerational groups, · List at least three challenges to intergenerational communication, · Learn three ways that intergenerational communication can strengthen HIV prevention efforts. |
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Live_Webinar | Unpacking Masculinity and Its Impact on Healthcare
Description: This webinar explores the ways in which conformity to masculinity standards impacts health and health-seeking behaviors among cisgender, heterosexual men, gay men, and transgender men. Objectives: As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to: · Recall health differences and outcomes that individuals socialized as men, with strict gendered norms, may experience, · Describe how gay, bisexual, and trans men are impacted by masculinity, · Describe how conformity to some cultural expectations of masculinity may impact health and health-seeking behaviors, · Define what toxic masculinity is and how it is different than other forms of masculinity, · Explain how masculine, cishet individuals benefit from gender-affirming care services. Description: This webinar explores the ways in which conformity to masculinity standards impacts health and health-seeking behaviors among cisgender, heterosexual men, gay men, and transgender men. Objectives: As a result of attending this course, participants will be able to: · Recall health differences and outcomes that individuals socialized as men, with strict gendered norms, may experience, · Describe how gay, bisexual, and trans men are impacted by masculinity, · Describe how conformity to some cultural expectations of masculinity may impact health and health-seeking behaviors, · Define what toxic masculinity is and how it is different than other forms of masculinity, · Explain how masculine, cishet individuals benefit from gender-affirming care services. |
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