Social Support: Showing Up for Your Person
This module covers how individuals can best support their loved ones who have tested positive for HIV. It discusses both tangible and intangible forms of support that can be offered and examines the social determinants of health and challenges to accessing care that those living with HIV face on a daily basis. Providers will learn how to support and guide family and friends on offering support to their loved one as they navigate the HIV care structure and a life with HIV.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of engaging in HIV care.
- Describe tangible forms of support that people could provide to a friend or family member living with HIV.
- Describe intangible forms of support that people could provide to a friend or family member living with HIV.
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This webinar explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in improving health outcomes. The faculty will review strategies for integrating CHWs into clinical teams, effective communication and collaboration with CHWs, and best practices for supervision and training. Participants will also learn about the potential benefits and challenges of integrating CHWs into the clinical workforce.
PrEP: Community Engagement and Outreach
This course prepares participants for beginning their work as PrEP educators and outreach workers as well as serve as a refresher for experienced professionals.
