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CDC Web Series - A Call to Action for Leaders: The Crisis of HIV/AIDS among African Americans |
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CDC and the Public Health Training Network will offer this six-part web series. Parts 1-3 will become availabile online beginning July 30, 2008. (Parts 4-6 of the series can be viewed beginning November 30.)
This series is designed to (1) increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in African American communities; (2) highlight innovative, sustainable and collaborative actions taken by leaders in places where African Americans live, work, play, learn, and worship; and (3) provide links to available resources.
Each part of the series is a prerecorded, 30-minute segment, which can be viewed on computers with Internet access and Windows Media Player. This series will be available at http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn. A free DVD of this series can be ordered by telephone (800-458-5231) after July 30, 2008 |
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| September 3, 2008
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Madison |
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Foundations for HIV Prevention in Wisconsin |
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This one-day workshop provides an introduction to HIV/AIDS for practitioners beginning to work in the field of HIV prevention. It provides basic information about HIV transmission, the epidemic in Wisconsin, including populations at highest risk, prevention interventions, prevention resources in Wisconsin, and more. The workshop focuses on the socio-behavioral aspects of the epidemic rather than biomedical aspects of the infection.
The training begins promptly at 8:30. |
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| September 9, 2008
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Madison |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Reaching LGBT Clients Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence |
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This one day training is designed for providers working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) clients experiencing intimate partner violence. This training will
include the following topics:
-Creating Accessible, Inclusive Services for LGBT Victims/Survivors
-Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in LGBT Communities
-Examining Barriers LGBT Victims/Survivors Face
-Becoming an Ally of People Who Identify as LGBT
-Overcoming Homophobia, Bi-phobia, and Trans-phobia
-Acknowledging Power, Privilege, and Oppression
The training begins promptly at 8:30. |
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| September 17, 2008
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Madison |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Transgender 101: Basics of Understanding Transgender Issues for Providers |
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Individuals who are transgender have been identified by the State AIDS/HIV Program as a population at high risk of HIV transmission. This one-day workshop provides an opportunity to gain increased understanding and comfort addressing gender issues as a foundation for providing culturally competent HIV prevention and care services. Participants will identify issues and strategies for individuals and agencies to enhance services for individuals who are transgender.
The training begins promptly at 8:30. |
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| September 18, 2008
- September 21, 2008
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Miami Beach, Florida |
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2008 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) (September 18, 2008 - September 21, 2008) |
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The United States Conference on AIDS (USCA) is the largest AIDS-related gathering in the United States. Over 3,000 workers representing all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic-from case managers and physicians, to public health workers and advocates, PLWHAs to policymakers-come together to build national support networks, exchange the latest information, and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. For more information access the 2008 USCA website.
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| September 23, 2008
- September 24, 2008
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Waukesha |
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HIV Partner Services(PS) - New Provider Training (September 23, 2008 - September 24, 2008) |
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NOTE: Course name change. This course is the same as was previously named HIV Partner Counseling & Referral Services (PCRS) New Provider Training.
This required two-day orientation training for Wisconsin Local Health Department staff provides an overview of Wisconsin HIV PS and the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to provide HIV PS in Wisconsin.
Only Wisconsin Local Health Department staff who are currently or intend to provide PS should register.
PRE-REQUISITES
Currently employed by a local health department that is a designated provider of PCRS/PS. Completion of the following three courses: Foundations for HIV Prevention in WI course, Basic Counseling Skills for HIV Prevention course, and HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral (CTR) Services Program New Provider Training course.
Training begins promptly at 8:00 am and concludes at 4:30 pm. Lunch will be provided both days.
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| October 7, 2008
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Brookfield |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Viral Hepatitis: The Basics |
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This course provides information for staff that provide hepatitis testing, hepatitis case follow-up, and viral hepatitis prevention education. It expands on the content of It's Time: Integrating Viral Hepatitis Into Your Work by focusing on interpretation of hepatitis test results. The course is intended for staff from local health departments (public health nurses and public health educators), AIDS service organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals (infection control practitioners), correctional facilities, family planning agencies and clinics that provide STD testing. Topics include:
- Overview of Viral Hepatitis (A, B, and C)
- Interpreting hepatitis serologic test results
- Viral Hepatitis Epidemiology
The training begins promptly at 8:30. |
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| October 15, 2008
- October 16, 2008
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Madison |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Basic Counseling Skills for HIV Prevention (October 15, 2008 - October 16, 2008) |
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This two-day workshop provides an introduction to counseling skills that are essential for effective HIV prevention counseling in a variety of settings, including community-based organizations and other venues. Participants learn about the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) counseling protocol and have opportunities to develop counseling skills in the context of HIV prevention.
The workshop begins promptly at 8:30. |
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| October 29, 2008
- October 30, 2008
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Madison |
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HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral (CTR) Service Program: New Provider Training (October 29, 2008 - October 30, 2008) |
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This two-day workshop provides an overview of HIV antibody counseling, testing, and referral (CTR) services. It includes a description of the history of CTR services, HIV antibody testing algorithms, oral fluid collection, relevant statues, WI AIDS/HIV CTR objectives, program protocols, and data collection requirements, HIV care & treatment advances and community resources. In addition, the course is designed to build upon skills from previous workshops to support providers develop test decision counseling skills, give test results, and link consumers to available resources.
Registration is restricted to staff of agencies serving as publicly-funded HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) or HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services (PCRS) testing sites. Persons wishing to register who are not directly associated with an HIV CTR or PCRS site MUST contact the WI HIV CTR Coordinator, Jim Stodola, at 608-261-9429.
The workshop begins promptly at 8:30 and concludes at 4:00 each day. |
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| November 12, 2008
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Madison |
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Rapid HIV Antibody Testing Using the Stat-Pak Test |
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This one-day course trains HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral (CTR) staff in protocols, quality assurance, and counseling issues related to conducting rapid HIV testing with Stat-Pak. Participants learn detailed steps in conducting the test, how to integrate the test with other CTR activities, and how to develop systems to assure quality testing including the proper use of documentation and record-keeping. Participants complete a competency assessment by conducting the test and interpreting the result on six specimens. Participants also participate in role-plays to practice pre-test counseling, prevention counseling, and post-test counseling in the context of rapid testing.
REQUIREMENTS: Participants should be affiliated with a CTR agency approved to conduct rapid testing by the Wisconsin AIDS/HIV Program.
Approved agencies must have:
A CLIA laboratory certificate allowing waived testing
Bloodborne pathogen control plan
A designated staff overseeing quality assurance of rapid testing on-site
Contact with Kathleen Krchnavek, HIV CTR Specialist (608-267-3583 or Kathleen.Krchnavek@dhfs.wisconsin.gov) to provide documentation of the above requirements
The workshop begins promptly at 8:30 and concludes at 4:00.
If you are interested in attending an OraQuick training please contact Megan Reading at 608-265-4551 or reading@wisc.edu
for more information.
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| November 30, 2008
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Web Series |
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CDC Web Series - A Call to Action for Leaders: The Crisis of HIV/AIDS among African American |
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CDC and the Public Health Training Network will offer parts 4-6 in this web series beginning November 30, 2008. (Parts 1-3 were made available July 30, 2008.)
This series is designed to (1) increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in African American communities; (2) highlight innovative, sustainable and collaborative actions taken by leaders in places where African Americans live, work, play, learn, and worship; and (3) provide links to available resources.
Each part of the series is a prerecorded, 30-minute segment, which can be viewed on computers with Internet access and Windows Media Player. This series will be available at http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn. A free DVD of this series can be ordered by telephone (800-458-5231) after November 30, 2008 |
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