NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute

HIV Education & Training Programs

Description: In this 3-part webinar series (90 minutes each session), participants will learn & discuss the concepts of cultural competency and cultural humility, and how they understand the terms. Participants will also learn how cultural humility builds upon the definition of cultural competency. Participants will learn and discuss relevant research and literature that shows the benefits of cultural humility in relationship to the provider-client relationship, as well as how to navigate one’s own cultural journal using stages of change. 

Training Objectives:

• Learn and discuss the history and definition of cultural competency and cultural humility;
• Discuss how cultural humility builds upon the definition & our understanding of cultural competency, as well as how cultural humility is the next progression from cultural competency;
• Discuss the three tenets (core principles) of cultural humility; 
• Review relevant research and areas where cultural humility has been applied;
• Discuss ways to shift the provider-client relationship;
• Reflect on your  journey of applying cultural humility in your work.

You must complete all three sessions to receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Audience: Any health and human services provider

Prerequisites: None

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.

Training Description:

This 2-hour webinar will provide health and human service providers with a comprehensive overview of Harm Reduction. Harm reduction is a practical set of strategies designed to prevent disease and promote health by “meeting people where they are” rather than making judgments about where they should be in terms of their personal health and lifestyle. Recognizing that not everyone is ready or able to stop risky behavior, harm reduction focuses on promoting ways to reduce the health risks associated with drug use and other high-risk behaviors. This course will assist providers in more effectively engaging their clients in a range of interventions to reduce the risk of harm.

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

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

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
New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute
Corning Tower, Room 244
Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12237-0658
hivet@health.ny.gov 
518.474.3045

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

www.health.ny.gov/publications/9828.pdf

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:

• Familiar with the course expectations and background
• Able to recall the NYS AIDS Institute PrEP Peer Worker Competencies related to linkage to PrEP and patient navigation.

It is required that participants complete this pre-learning module prior to attending the virtual “The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation” training.

Day 1 Course Description

Day 1 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system.

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

• Explore the unique role of a PrEP Peer worker using “Shared Lived Experience” (SLE).
• Recall the steps that take place in the four major steps of PrEP.
• Recall components of the NYS AIDS Institute PrEP Peer Worker competencies.
• Provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a PrEP Peer Worker, including being part of a PrEP Care team, confidentiality, policies & procedures, case conferencing and patient navigation.
• Identify key lived experiences that will assist in connecting with clients who are interested in PrEP or those who could benefit from PrEP.
• Identify concerns regarding PrEP and apply strategies that can be used to evoke client motivations and address barriers related to PrEP.

Day 2 Course Description

Day 2 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system.

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

• Identify strategies that Peer Workers can use to assist clients with overcoming barriers and concerns to accessing PrEP.
• Explore myths about PrEP.
• Use SLE to assist clients with navigating PrEP access.
• Identify client concerns about discussing sex with a provider.
• Describe new and upcoming forms of PrEP/methods, including Truvada and Descovy.
• Practice discussing SLE around having difficult discussions with providers.

Day 3 Course Description

Day 3 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system.

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

• Identify common language that community members use to discuss the body parts they use during sex.
• List best practices for creating an affirming environment to discuss sexual health.
• Describe strategies for using gender-affirming and gender-neutral language with clients.
• Suggest strategies that will support clients through diverse & complex experiences with their sexual health.
• Identify key SLE that were most helpful for them throughout the process.
• Discuss the need for positive relationships with the care team.
• Describe their experience with stigma.
• Navigate clients through the stigma or challenges that they may face while on PrEP.

Day 4 Course Description

Day 4 of The Role of PrEP Peer Workers in Patient Navigation training will further expand the information from Day 1 of the training and continue to prepare PrEP Peer Workers to help clients navigate PrEP by strategically sharing their lived experience to reach vulnerable populations and enhance service delivery. This training will review the New York State PrEP Peer Certification competencies related to explaining PrEP, provide up-to-date information on protocols for PrEP (including new medication regimens, dosing schedule, etc.) and focus on building specific skills and strategies PrEP Peer Workers can use to conduct outreach and other activities to assist clients navigate the health care system.

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

• Identify communities and populations that may have unique needs related to engaging in PrEP services. 
• Describe the unique needs for different populations that may be interested in PrEP.
• Discuss strategies for supporting various communities & populations in engaging in PrEP services.
• Discuss their experiences with considering stopping PrEP.
• Identify common reasons that clients may have for stopping PrEP.
• Assist clients throughout the process of considering stopping PrEP.
• Understand the importance of setting boundaries and having a healthy work-life balance.
• Understand how to create a culture of consent.

This two-hour webinar will introduce non-physician health and human service providers to co-occurring disorders (substance use and mental health disorders) and their impact on people living with HIV.  The training will review the impact of trauma and stigma on care, and the elements of an integrated treatment approach for COD.  

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.

This two part (3 hours total - 2 sessions that are each 1.5 hours) training is for health and human service providers who work with people living with HIV and who need updated information about HIV/HCV co-infection in order to provide effective services to their clients. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are co-infected with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among people who acquired HIV as a result of injection drug use, the rates of HIV/HCV co-infection may be as high as 90%. HCV screening is recommended for all persons living with HIV.

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

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

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

Audience: Any health or human services provider or HIV, HCV or Harm Reduction Peer Worker

Associated Materials:

HIV and Hepititis C Coinfection

http://www.health.ny.publications/1846.pdf

www.health.ny.gov/publications16019.pdf

Continuing Education Credits:

This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 3 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

 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 

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

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

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

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

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

Associated Materials:

Blood to Blood - Hepatitis C Drug Use- Tattoos/Body Piercing

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1803.pdf

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1804.pdf

What Does Your Needle Look Like?

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9608.pdf

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/9509.pdf

Hepatitis C: Know the Facts Scratcher Cards

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1855.pdf

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1856.pdf

This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification. 

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:

• Describe the goals of HCV treatment.
• Describe the progress made in treatment options for people living with Hepatitis C
• Define sustained virologic response (SVR).
• Identify strategies to support clients as they prepare for and engage in HCV treatment.

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)

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

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

1. Describe syphilis morbidity in New York State
2. Describe the transmission, symptoms & complications of syphilis
3. Describe the key syphilis prevention messages 

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

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

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