Intersecting Epidemics in the Context of Ending the Epidemic: Tackling HIV, Substance Use, and HCV – January Virtual Event Series
This series is co-sponsored by the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center (MAAETC), the National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development (NAHEWD), the Opioid Response Network (ORN), the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center, and the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC).
Session 1: Ending the HIV Epidemic: Intersection of Treatment, Prevention, & Substance Use Disorder: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16672
Session 2: Treating Hepatitis C in People with Substance Use Disorder: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16670
Session 3: Medication Assisted Treatment Centers, Substance Use Disorder, and HIV: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16673
Session 4: Intersection of HIV, Hep C, and Substance Use Disorders: Challenges and Opportunities of Integration: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16674
Practical Applications 4 Module Series
Build your knowledge of comprehensive screening protocols across primary care, substance use, sexual health, and infectious disease!
Join Us for a February 2021 Virtual Conference series provided in collaboration with the MidAtlantic AETC, Central East ATTC, MHTTC, PTTC, and the STD/HIV Prevention Training Center!
This conference (with four linked practical applications modules) will focus on the integration efforts that support practical applications of comprehensive screening. Professionals working in these areas will be able to increase their knowledge of logistics updates in an interprofessional environment. These case-based logistical updates are designed to assist in creating comprehensive screening protocols in primary care, substance use treatment, and infectious disease and sexual health clinics.
This program has been designed for health professionals in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
See each module's registration page for more information.
Module 1: Integrated Screening Processes - For more information and to register: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16661
Module 2: Assessment and Referral Processes - For more information and to register: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16662
Module 3: Outbreak Risk and Response - For more information and to register: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16663
Module 4: Reducing Health Disparities - For more information and to register: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16664
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Past Collaborative Events - For more information please contact us at maaetc@pitt.edu
Increasing Screening for Infectious Disease in Opioid Treatment Programs: Opportunities for Implementation of Screening and Treatment Collaboration
Collaboration of the Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center and the MidAtlantic AETC
Topics Discussed:
To enhance and increase screening of infectious disease in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and to increase
collaboration among STI/HIV/HCV Clinics, Substance Use Treatment Providers, Family Planning Clinics, and others.
To view details:
https://www.maaetc.org/p/otpscreening
What's New in Opioids, Mental Health and STIs
Conference Description
This conference will focus on the integration efforts that support a collaborative healthcare approach. Current medical updates in services for STIs, HIV, TB, hepatitis, family planning and addictions will be discussed.
After completing this conference, the learner should be able to state current practice in the care and treatment of STDs, HIV, TB, and hepatitis, explain how to screen clients for substance use issues, identify populations at increased risk for HIV/STIs/Mental Health and Substance use disorder, and demonstrate effective team skills by sharing information effectively, listening and responding to feedback from others, and using simple communication.
To view details:
https://www.maaetc.org/p/whatsnewupdate
Practical Applications for Screening and Protocols in HIV, STIs, Substance Use and Mental Health
Increasing Screening for Infectious Disease in Opioid Treatment Programs:
Opportunities for Implementation of Screening and Treatment Collaboration
Topics Discussed:
Sexual Health History Taking
HIV Biomedial Prevention
Medication Assisted Treatment
To view details:
https://www.maaetc.org/p/juneupdate
Ending the HIV Epidemic: Boot Camp for Community Health Centers
Series Description:
The Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers, the West Virginia Primary Care Association, and the MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center have created this six-part webinar series for Community Health Centers who have an integral role in Ending the HIV Epidemic.Participants will hear from fellow Community Health Centers and clinic leaders for a strategy-gathering information exchange to learn more about HIV Routine Testing, Implementation of Routine Testing, Importance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and how to access funding for PrEP. The webinars will be an hour in length and will include Q&A as well as audience interaction via polling.
To view details:
https://www.maaetc.org/p/chcmonth