Web-Based Trainings
View at your own convenience!
The following are web-based trainings, listed in alphabetical order.
HIV 101
"Webinar! HIV 101: HIV Screening, Treatment & Referral Overview"
Hosted by: Parkland Health & Hospital Systems
Speaker: Muhammad Akbar, MD
The TX/OK AETC would like to invite you to participate in this exciting educational training! This webinar was recorded on Sept. 20, 2012. You will be able to access this training 24/7 via our website. Click on the link below to access!
Participants will learn about the epidemiologic trends among various sub-populations based on age, gender, and demographic locations. The training will go over virology/pathogenesis, testing, linkage to care and treatment options. Guidelines for testing and treatment will be discussed briefly.
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Learning Objectives:
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Review HIV epidemiology.
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Discuss HIV pathogenesis.
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Review testing and treatment guidelines.
"The Initial Patient Encounter"
Hosted by: Harris Health Systems
Speaker: Roberto Andrade, MD
This training is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week via our website. View at your convenience. The session will take about 45-60 minutes to view.
Objectives:
- List the important tests in the initial clinical encounter for an HIV patient.
- Identify the factors that impact the decision to initiate HAART.
- Describe the considerations in initiating and discontinuing prophylaxis for OI's.
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Adherence
NEW! Webinar! "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? What kinds of special issues do border populations have with regards to adhering to their HIV medication? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This webinar will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
NEW! Self-Study Module based on "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
This self-paced module offers an enduring and interactive review of the topics covered in Kath Anderson’s webinar (broadcast LIVE on May 2, 2013) of the same title. How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This training will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
"Self-Study Module: Strengthening Medication Adherence in HIV+ Hispanic Latino Clients"
Hosted by Special Health Resources for Texas
Available Starting: January 29, 2013
Speaker: Ernesto Guevera
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentist, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists, Social Workers and others.
Brief Description: In order to provide quality services to HIV positive clients, it is important to address issues affecting specific populations. Working with HIV positive Hispanic/Latino clients, is important to acquire knowledge of their culture and subcultures and recognize cultural topics that can be used to empower the client in HIV medical adherence.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 3 topics key to develop and enhance a successful provider-client relationship, to empower clients to become adherent to HIV medications.
- Identify 2 barriers for Hispanic/Latino clients to overcome.
- Discuss 2 solutions for overcoming barriers
Questions? Please contact Nancy Young (903.534.0776 ext. 37)
Click here to access the module!
African American
NEW! Webinar! Cultural Competency & the HIV Provider: Reaching the African American Female Patient
Hosted by Parkland Health & Hospital System
Recording Date: May 15, 2013
Speaker: Jay Ohagi, PhD
Research has shown that African American women continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, many clinicians struggle to effectively understand this population’s unique circumstances and appropriately meet their health needs. This training is designed to equip clinicians with the tools to engage African American women with the intent to improve health outcomes by shedding light on the socio-cultural realities surrounding the African American female patient; and articulating how these realities affect provider/patient relationship.
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentist, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists, Social Workers and others.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 unique socio-cultural characteristics of the African American female population.
- Determine 3 major impediments to effective provider/patient communication with the target population.
- Demonstrate confidence in ability to relate with their African American female patients.
Questions? Please contact Martha Guerrero (214.590.2725)
Click here to access the training!
"Webinar! Black, African American, or Black American: Is there a Difference? Exploring the Role of Cultural Factors on the HIV/AIDS Landscape"
Hosted by Harris Health Systems
Recording Date: February 5, 2013, 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Speaker: Jay Ohagi, PhD
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, and other health care professionals who treat HIV\AIDS patients.
Brief Description: Though African Americans/Blacks in the United States have been disproportionately impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic, there seems to be a lack of understanding of their cultural diversity among clinicians. This presentation is an attempt to draw attention to the issue of cultural competence and is intended to tailor HIV/AIDS treatment for this population based on their cultural beliefs.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Correctly describe the cultural diversity of the African American/Black population.
- Identify at least 3 sub-categories of African Americans/Blacks in the United States.
- Explain the impact of cultural factors on the health outcome of African Americans/Blacks living with HIV/AIDS.
Materials from Training:
Questions? Please contact Monique Green (713.873.4182)
Click here to access the training!
American Indian/Alaska Native
Self-Study Modules Honoring: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD)
The TX/OK AETC in collaboration with NNAAPC and the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas would like to invite you to participate in these self-study modules in honor of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD). Social Work CEs & Certificates of Attendance are available!
Topics available:
- Module 1: Mental Health & HIV
- Module 2: Diabetes & HIV
- Module 3: Linkage to Care
- Module 4: Traditional Healing
Would you like to attend? Pre-registration is required for each session desired.
Click here for more information!
Border (U.S./Mexico)
NEW! Webinar! "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? What kinds of special issues do border populations have with regards to adhering to their HIV medication? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This webinar will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
NEW! Self-Study Module based on "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
This self-paced module offers an enduring and interactive review of the topics covered in Kath Anderson’s webinar (broadcast LIVE on May 2, 2013) of the same title. How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This training will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
NEW! "Medication Assisted Treatment with Substance Use Dependence Treatment Programs & HIV Workforce Development for Hispanic Populations"
In Collaboration with: South Southwest ATTC
The Hispanic and Latino population continues to grow at an amazing rate where the number of persons in this group will double by year 2050. This diverse group is likely to need services in behavioral health. That need could translate into needing a workforce prepared to address these needs, having a system where interpretation and translation are a must and understanding the nuances associated with delivering services to work with this population proficiently. Therefore, the issue of delivering mental health and HIV services to specialized populations has to take into account many factors in order to be effective.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) as an option to treat substance use disorders has gained prominence even more with the call for integration of primary care, behavioral health services and HIV/AIDS services. Since the primary target populations are often injecting drug users, the risk factors for HIV/AIDS transmission are high. Historically, Hispanics and Latinos have not been open and accepting of MAT as an option despite having positive results. Although opinions may differ somewhat from organizations, and counselors, regarding the use of MAT in treatment settings, it is a tool that has provided promising results. Satisfaction with services has also been noted. Continued efforts with regard to engagement and outreach (especially HIV positive clients) are necessary and materials and training are crucial if MAT is to be an option for Hispanics and Latinos.
Target Audience:
Providers of Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and HIV Services along the U.S. Mexico Border of Texas and New Mexico.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain knowledge and understanding of characteristics and demographics of the Hispanic and Latino population that are at risk for injection drug use, and HIV infection.
- Gain a better understanding of barriers to treatment for Hispanics and Latinos.
- Become more knowledgeable in treatment strategies and implications in working with Hispanics and Latinos.
Click here to register & to view more details!
"Self-Study Module: Cultural Aspects of Latino HIV Care"
Hosted by Harris Health Systems
Date: December 12, 2012
Speaker: Bernie Vasquez
Target Audience: Physicians, physicians assistants, nurses, advanced practice nurses and other health care professionals who treat HIV patients.
Brief Description: The health care provider will receive a cultural dialogue about the Latino patient on HIV care. The provider will learn about Latino characteristics, gender dynamics, speech, and personality approach to medical care and HIV care.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Define culture and its effect on medical care and treatment.
- Gain knowledge of cultural issues that may affect medical care and adherence with Latino patients.
- Build skills to improve the provision of culturally sensitive services to Latinos.
Total Viewing Time: 60 minutes
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
"Webinar! Familismo! Bridge or Barrier to Improved Health Outcomes for HIV-Infected Latinos"
Hosted by Valley AIDS Council
Date: October 30, 2012
Speaker: Yoshiaki Yamasaki, MS, Ed
Target Audience: Physicians, physicians assistants, nurses and advanced practice nurses.
Brief Description: Participants will engage in a study of the Latino family dynamic and explore ways to utilize family-based approaches to improve health outcomes for Latinos living with HIV.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand cultural differences in approaches to health care.
- Recognize family-centered approaches to health care.
- Learn how to engage family members to improve patient care and adherence.
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
"Webinar! Curanderismo: Incorporate Traditional Latino Folk Remedies into Treatment Plans"
Hosted by Valley AIDS Council
Speaker: Mary Jane Garza, BFA
Brief Description: Participants will explore "curanderismo" and other elements of the Latino cultural identity to improve health outcomes of Latinos living with HIV.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand cultural differences in approaches to health care.
- Recognize some of the benefits and risk in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
- Learn how to communicate with patients about the use of traditional folk remedies.
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Would you like to participate? Click here to view more details & to access!
Clinical Treatment
"HIV/AIDS Clinical Treatment Update"
Hosted by: Panhandle AIDS Services Organization (PASO)
Speaker: Arlene Hudson, MD
The Panhandle AIDS Support Organization (PASO) local performance site of the TX/OK AETC in collaboration with Health.edu would like to invite you to participate in the FREE web-based training entitled, "HIV AIDS Clinical Treatment Update" presented by Arlene Hudson, MD from J.O. Wyatt Community Health Center in Amarillo, TX. Log-in at your convenience, on your time!
This presentation is targeted to Nurses. Continuing nursing education (CNE) units are available! This training discusses diagnostic and antiretroviral therapy strategies for patients diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Indicate when/why to treat human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV).
- Recognize efficacy of HIV medications.
- Recognize common causes of antiretroviral therapy failure.
Cultural Competency
NEW! Webinar! Cultural Competency & the HIV Provider: Reaching the African American Female Patient
Hosted by Parkland Health & Hospital System
Recording Date: May 15, 2013
Speaker: Jay Ohagi, PhD
Research has shown that African American women continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, many clinicians struggle to effectively understand this population’s unique circumstances and appropriately meet their health needs. This training is designed to equip clinicians with the tools to engage African American women with the intent to improve health outcomes by shedding light on the socio-cultural realities surrounding the African American female patient; and articulating how these realities affect provider/patient relationship.
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentist, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists, Social Workers and others.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 unique socio-cultural characteristics of the African American female population.
- Determine 3 major impediments to effective provider/patient communication with the target population.
- Demonstrate confidence in ability to relate with their African American female patients.
Questions? Please contact Martha Guerrero (214.590.2725)
Click here to access the training!
"Self-Study Module: Cultural Aspects of Latino HIV Care"
Hosted by Harris Health Systems
Date: December 12, 2012
Speaker: Bernie Vasquez
Target Audience: Physicians, physicians assistants, nurses, advanced practice nurses and other health care professionals who treat HIV patients.
Brief Description: The health care provider will receive a cultural dialogue about the Latino patient on HIV care. The provider will learn about Latino characteristics, gender dynamics, speech, and personality approach to medical care and HIV care.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Define culture and its effect on medical care and treatment.
- Gain knowledge of cultural issues that may affect medical care and adherence with Latino patients.
- Build skills to improve the provision of culturally sensitive services to Latinos.
Total Viewing Time: 60 minutes
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
"Webinar! Familismo! Bridge or Barrier to Improved Health Outcomes for HIV-Infected Latinos"
Hosted by Valley AIDS Council
Date: October 30, 2012
Speaker: Yoshiaki Yamasaki, MS, Ed
Target Audience: Physicians, physicians assistants, nurses and advanced practice nurses.
Brief Description: Participants will engage in a study of the Latino family dynamic and explore ways to utilize family-based approaches to improve health outcomes for Latinos living with HIV.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand cultural differences in approaches to health care.
- Recognize family-centered approaches to health care.
- Learn how to engage family members to improve patient care and adherence.
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
"Webinar! Curanderismo: Incorporate Traditional Latino Folk Remedies into Treatment Plans"
Hosted by Valley AIDS Council
Speaker: Mary Jane Garza, BFA
Brief Description: Participants will explore "curanderismo" and other elements of the Latino cultural identity to improve health outcomes of Latinos living with HIV.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand cultural differences in approaches to health care.
- Recognize some of the benefits and risk in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
- Learn how to communicate with patients about the use of traditional folk remedies.
Materials from Training:
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Would you like to participate? Click here to view more details & to access!
Health Literacy
NEW! Webinar! "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? What kinds of special issues do border populations have with regards to adhering to their HIV medication? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This webinar will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
NEW! Self-Study Module based on "Can Health Literacy Help? Medication Adherence for U.S./Mexico Border Populations with HIV/AIDS"
*CEs are not available for this training, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
In Collaboration with: Cardea Training Center
This self-paced module offers an enduring and interactive review of the topics covered in Kath Anderson’s webinar (broadcast LIVE on May 2, 2013) of the same title. How well do your patients follow their HIV medication regimen? How do you know that they understand your instructions? How can you and your staff meet the needs of your patients and increase their ability to take their HIV medication appropriately? This training will enable participants to utilize health literate communication strategies in working with patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in order to increase adherence to medication regimens.
Target Audience:
Physicians, clinicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, counselors, social workers and staff who work with border populations in HIV treatment settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Define health literacy.
- Identify basic health literate guidelines for written patient education tools for HIV medication management.
Discuss health literate communication strategies to assess patient understanding of HIV medication regimens.
Click here to register & to view more details!
Mental Illness
NEW! "The Impact of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness in Developing HIV & TB"
In Collaboration with: Heartland National TB Center
This one-hour distance learning course is designed to bring awareness on how mental illness and substance abuse can lead to the engagement of poor and negligent behavior. This type of behavior can then lead to an increase risk of contracting HIV and TB. It will inform about mental illness and the various disorders associated with it. It will provide information on alcohol and drug abuse and how they are associate with risky behavior. It will them provide general information about HIV & TB and provide epidemiological information in regards to HIV & TB along the Mexican-American border.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for physicians, nurses and public health staff who are actively engaged in the identification, case management, and treatment of patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or tuberculosis (TB) both infection and disease.
Learning Objectives:
- Define what is substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Define risky behaviors and how it leads to HIV & TB.
- Identify the importance of diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness in patients with HIV and TB.
Click here to register & to view more details!
Nutrition
"Nutrition for Individuals with HIV/AIDS"
Hosted by: Panhandle AIDS Support Organization (PASO)
Speaker: Anita Smith, RD, LD
This presentation is targeted to Dietitians, Dietary Managers, and Nurses. This training discusses assesment, maintenance, and special considerations for dietetic management of patients diagnosed with HIV and AIDS.
Objectives:
- Indicate early assessment & treatment conditions leading to malnutrition.
- Identify maintenance of healthy nutritional status including weight, protein, and micronutrient stores.
- Recognize management of comorbid conditions.
Oral Medicine
NEW! "Oral Medicine: Case Histories in Crises 2010-2013"
*CEs are not available for this training, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Hosted by: Parkland Health & Hospital System
Speaker: Mark Nichols, DDS
This training is a recording of a webinar that was presented LIVE over the internet on May 7th, 2013. In his presentation, Dr. Nichols identifies 3 common oral conditions seen in immune-compromised individuals with HIV/AIDS who present in crisis, states at least 2 signs and symptoms commonly associated with necrotizing stomatitis, tumors, malignancies, infections, and hematological dysfunction, and identifies and describes “meth mouth” and discuss related psychosocial events.
Objectives:
- Identify 3 common oral conditions seen in immune-compromised individuals with HIV/AIDS who present in crisis.
- State at least 2 signs and symptoms commonly associated with necrotizing stomatitis, tumors, malignancies, infections, and hematological dysfunction.
- Identify and describe “meth mouth” and discuss related psychosocial events.
Click here to access the training!
Perinatal
NEW! "Webinar! Addressing Perinatal Care in HIV+ Hispanic Women"
Part of the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Series
Speaker: LaKeshia Harris, MSW
The TX/OK AETC and its Local Performance Sites would like to invite you to participate in this webinar which is part of the MAI series. In order to provide quality services to HIV positive patients, it is important to address issues that affect different populations. To succeed in the treatment of HIV positive Hispanic pregnant women, it is vital to have knowledge of their culture and subcultures, recognizing cultural topics tha can be used to empower the client.
Target Audience: Physicians, physician assistants, nurses and advanced practice nurses.
LIVE Broadcast Date: April 11, 2013, 11:00 - 12:00 pm CT
"Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission"
Hosted by: Panhandle AIDS Support Organization (PASO)
Speaker: Judy Levison, MD
This presentation is targeted to Social Workers and Nurses. This training discusses national statistics, prevalence, risks of transmission, and legal/ethical/medical responsibilities of treating pregnant women with a positive indication of HIV.
Objectives:
- Indicate factors contributing to the risk of perinatal transmission of HIV.
- Recognize responsibilities of health care professionals related to perinatal transmission and protocols.
- Identify benefits of rapid testing for untested mothers.
Pharmaco-Economics
"Pharmaco-Economics & Texas ADAP"
Hosted by: Harris Health Systems
Speaker: Ann Robbins, PhD
This training is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week via our website. View at your convenience. The session will take about 45-60 minutes to view.
Objectives:
- Describe the qualifications for Texas with HIV to receive medications through ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program)
- Relate the current economic realities to upcoming changes in the Texas ADAP program.
- Identify what considerations providers might take into account when prescribing HIV medications for eligible patients in light of the new medication funding realities.
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Post Exposure Prophylaxis
"Post Exposure Prophylaxis"
Hosted by: Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Speaker: Linda Salinas, MD
Overview of prophylactic measures that can be implemented to ensure decreased chance of transmission of HIV/AIDS through percutaneous and non-occupational exposure.
Speaker: Linda Salinas, MD
Slides: PDF
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Research
"HIV/AIDS Research: Current & Future"
Hosted by: Harris Health Systems
Speaker: Carl F. Dieffenbach, PhD
This training is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week via our website. View at your convenience. The session will take about 45-60 minutes to view.
Objectives:
- Identify research priorities in HIV therapeutics.
- Describe the needed research agenda to achieve a cure or functional cure for HIV.
- List the next critical successes in HIV prevention.
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Sexual Health
"The Courage to Say Know: Sexual Health Curriculum"
Hosted by: Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Speaker: Jill Urie-Lanman, MEd
Participate in this informative self-study module at your own pace!
The vision of the Courage to Say know project is to break down barriers regarding sexual health education through a quality, easy-to-use, free course of study that can be used by parents, instructors, peer educators, and youth organizations to educate people on vital, life saving information. It can be taught by school districts and health providers who choose an emphasis on abstinence, but also provides lessons to educate youths who are already sexually active or are planning on becoming sexually active.
It is designed to be used with 13-24 yr. olds and the quotes used throughout the printed curriculum were taken from focus groups of 13-24 yr. olds showing their perspective & need for information. Knowledge is power, but mere knowledge has not shown to modify behavior; therefore, this curriculum is designed to be an interactive program that will foster healthy lifestyle changes. It includes an array of age appropriate activities to encourage open, honest dialogue through role-play; group discussion; values clarification exercises; triggered vignettes; focus groups; peer-to-peer instruction and role-modeling.
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Substance Use
NEW! "The Impact of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness in Developing HIV & TB"
In Collaboration with: Heartland National TB Center
This one-hour distance learning course is designed to bring awareness on how mental illness and substance abuse can lead to the engagement of poor and negligent behavior. This type of behavior can then lead to an increase risk of contracting HIV and TB. It will inform about mental illness and the various disorders associated with it. It will provide information on alcohol and drug abuse and how they are associate with risky behavior. It will them provide general information about HIV & TB and provide epidemiological information in regards to HIV & TB along the Mexican-American border.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for physicians, nurses and public health staff who are actively engaged in the identification, case management, and treatment of patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or tuberculosis (TB) both infection and disease.
Learning Objectives:
- Define what is substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Define risky behaviors and how it leads to HIV & TB.
- Identify the importance of diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness in patients with HIV and TB.
Click here to register & to view more details!
NEW! "Medication Assisted Treatment with Substance Use Dependence Treatment Programs & HIV Workforce Development for Hispanic Populations"
In Collaboration with: South Southwest ATTC
The Hispanic and Latino population continues to grow at an amazing rate where the number of persons in this group will double by year 2050. This diverse group is likely to need services in behavioral health. That need could translate into needing a workforce prepared to address these needs, having a system where interpretation and translation are a must and understanding the nuances associated with delivering services to work with this population proficiently. Therefore, the issue of delivering mental health and HIV services to specialized populations has to take into account many factors in order to be effective.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) as an option to treat substance use disorders has gained prominence even more with the call for integration of primary care, behavioral health services and HIV/AIDS services. Since the primary target populations are often injecting drug users, the risk factors for HIV/AIDS transmission are high. Historically, Hispanics and Latinos have not been open and accepting of MAT as an option despite having positive results. Although opinions may differ somewhat from organizations, and counselors, regarding the use of MAT in treatment settings, it is a tool that has provided promising results. Satisfaction with services has also been noted. Continued efforts with regard to engagement and outreach (especially HIV positive clients) are necessary and materials and training are crucial if MAT is to be an option for Hispanics and Latinos.
Target Audience:
Providers of Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and HIV Services along the U.S. Mexico Border of Texas and New Mexico.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain knowledge and understanding of characteristics and demographics of the Hispanic and Latino population that are at risk for injection drug use, and HIV infection.
- Gain a better understanding of barriers to treatment for Hispanics and Latinos.
- Become more knowledgeable in treatment strategies and implications in working with Hispanics and Latinos.
Click here to register & to view more details!
Tuberculosis
NEW! "The Impact of Substance Abuse & Mental Illness in Developing HIV & TB"
In Collaboration with: Heartland National TB Center
This one-hour distance learning course is designed to bring awareness on how mental illness and substance abuse can lead to the engagement of poor and negligent behavior. This type of behavior can then lead to an increase risk of contracting HIV and TB. It will inform about mental illness and the various disorders associated with it. It will provide information on alcohol and drug abuse and how they are associate with risky behavior. It will them provide general information about HIV & TB and provide epidemiological information in regards to HIV & TB along the Mexican-American border.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for physicians, nurses and public health staff who are actively engaged in the identification, case management, and treatment of patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or tuberculosis (TB) both infection and disease.
Learning Objectives:
- Define what is substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Define risky behaviors and how it leads to HIV & TB.
- Identify the importance of diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse and mental illness in patients with HIV and TB.
Click here to register & to view more details!
Traditional Treatment
"Webinar! Curanderismo: Incorporate Traditional Latino Folk Remedies into Treatment Plans"
Hosted by Valley AIDS Council
Speaker: Mary Jane Garza, BFA
Participants will explore "curanderismo" and other elements of the Latino cultural identity to improve health outcomes of Latinos living with HIV.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webcast, participants will be able to:
- Understand cultural differences in approaches to health care.
- Recognize some of the benefits and risk in HIV/AIDS treatment and care.
- Learn how to communicate with patients about the use of traditional folk remedies.
Materials from Training: (Click on the links below to access)
*CE's are not available, however Certificates of Attendance are available upon request.
Would you like to participate? Click here to view more details & to access!
Women
NEW! Webinar! Cultural Competency & the HIV Provider: Reaching the African American Female Patient
Hosted by Parkland Health & Hospital System
Recording Date: May 15, 2013
Speaker: Jay Ohagi, PhD
Research has shown that African American women continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, many clinicians struggle to effectively understand this population’s unique circumstances and appropriately meet their health needs. This training is designed to equip clinicians with the tools to engage African American women with the intent to improve health outcomes by shedding light on the socio-cultural realities surrounding the African American female patient; and articulating how these realities affect provider/patient relationship.
Target Audience: Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentist, Dental Assistants, Registered Dental Hygienists, Social Workers and others.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 unique socio-cultural characteristics of the African American female population.
- Determine 3 major impediments to effective provider/patient communication with the target population.
- Demonstrate confidence in ability to relate with their African American female patients.
Questions? Please contact Martha Guerrero (214.590.2725)
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NEW! "Webinar! Addressing Perinatal Care in HIV+ Hispanic Women"
Part of the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Series
Speaker: LaKeshia Harris, MSW
The TX/OK AETC and its Local Performance Sites would like to invite you to participate in this webinar which is part of the MAI series. In order to provide quality services to HIV positive patients, it is important to address issues that affect different populations. To succeed in the treatment of HIV positive Hispanic pregnant women, it is vital to have knowledge of their culture and subcultures, recognizing cultural topics tha can be used to empower the client.
Target Audience: Physicians, physician assistants, nurses and advanced practice nurses.
LIVE Broadcast Date: April 11, 2013, 11:00 - 12:00 pm CT
Recordings of the 2012 "A Webinar Series on Women & HIV: Clinical Concepts from WHICC"
Hosted by: Parkland Health & Hospital System (PHHS)
The Women & HIV International Clinical Conference (WHICC) has historically addressed the challenges facing women with HIV. This year, the Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education & Training Center (TX/OK AETC) is pleased to collaborate with the Colorado AIDS Education & Training Center (CAETC) for this timely theme, " Women on the Move", which will address the care of migrant women with HIV. This previously recorded free webinar series consists of individual sessions presented by experts in the field of treating women with HIV and/or migrant populations. Each session is self-paced and you will be able to view the at your convenience, available 24 hours/7 days a week on our website. The sessions will be available beginning today through May 31, 2013. Clinicians attending will gain competencies in linkage to care, HIV prevention and treatment for migrant women. FREE Continuing education credits are available. (Medical, Nursing & Social Work)
TOPICS:
Session 1 - HIV in Migrant Women
Session 2 - Reproduction Needs in Migrant Women
Session 3 - Panel: HIV & Human Trafficking
Session 4 - HIV Treatment Update
Session 5 - Global Health Comes Home: HIV in the US Foreign-Born Population
Session 6 - Risk Factors for and Prevention of Vaginal Transmission of HIV to Women
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