Description:
Join our panel of first responders for an informative discussion on the role of emergency response in HIV prevention and treatment. Gain insights from their experiences on the frontlines while discussing topics including stigma, burnout, and trauma-informed care.
Objectives:
- Describe personal experiences with HIV stigma and ways to address stigma within the First Responder workforce
- Identify effective, trauma-informed techniques that allow patients to feel comfortable disclosing stigmatizing information such as HIV status, substance misuse, or mental health conditions
- Identify methods to combat burnout and compassion fatigue
Speakers:
John Pierce, MBA, NRP
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Program
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
Staff Paramedic, Penn Hills EMS
Jessica Huang, BS, NRP, EMT-P
MPH Candidate, University of Pittsburgh
Paramedic, Foxwall EMS
Clinical Research Assistant, UPMC Children’s Hospital Infectious Diseases
Caden Vogrins, BS, NRP, EMT-P
Paramedic, Foxwall EMS
Medical Rescue Team South Authority
Timmy Welch, ASN, RN, PHRN
Registered Nurse, Central Outreach Wellness Center
PHRN/Lieutenant, Foxwall EMS
ACCREDIDATION
In order to receive a certificate of attendance or continuing education credit, all required evaluations must be completed within three days of the training and EMS certification number MUST be provided.
EMS ConED: The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is approved as a provider of emergency medical services continuing educational development. This event is eligible for 1.5 credit hours.
In order to receive EMS credits, you must provide your certification number.
In order to receive EMS credits, you will need to complete this evaluation within 72 hours of the completion of this training.
Certificate of Attendance: With completion of the required evaluations, participants can receive a certificate of attendance from the MAAETC.
Continuing Education credits issued for participation in CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of their state licensing board(s). Certificates will be emailed out 3-6 weeks after the evaluation period has closed.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC) is supported by DHHS, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of a cooperative agreement of $2,917,621 and 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Additional funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Disease. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Any trade names for products mentioned are for training and identification purposes only. The contents of this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Funding was made possible in part by U1OHA29295 from the HRSA, HIV/AIDS Bureau and the PA DOH. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
