Synergy in Care: Embracing and Empowering Community Healthcare Workers
August 4, 2023This 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.
Destigmatization of Drug Use
June 2, 2023This session explores the impact of stigma on people who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) and those who are not clinically diagnosed but display symptoms. The presenter examines the relationship between stigma and systemic racism, as well as racism’s compounding effect on access to healthcare services for people who use drugs. The presenter also provides strategies for challenging stigma and misconceptions about SUD.
Guiding People in Their Use of PrEP
May 1, 2023This course assists staff in community-based organizations, health departments, and other public health professions with knowledge and skills related to building awareness and engagement in PrEP and guiding clients to effectively use PrEP over time.
Optimizing HIV and HCV Treatment and Prevention Among People Experiencing Homelessness
December 15, 2022On-demand, five-part series provides critical updates on specific recommendations for HIV and HCV treatment and prevention in PEH, including those with opioid use disorder.
Strengthening Strategies that Support PrEP Adherence
November 1, 2022This course helps health department staff and other public health professionals address barriers to adherence, monitor PrEP adherence, and develop partnerships to support adherence. A core part of course content will involve interactive components that help learners develop an action plan tailored to their specific situation.
Fundamentals of Rapid HIV Testing
September 1, 2022This course prepares rapid HIV testing staff to conduct the key steps of rapid HIV testing: setting up a workspace, conducting the rapid HIV test, preparing clients for the test and delivering test results, and conducting quality assurance activities. Participants also have opportunities to reflect on how they can use what they’ve learned and apply it to their current work. Learners may save their reflections for the future as they grow their knowledge in the field.
Covering Costs of HIV PrEP
August 1, 2022During this self-paced e-learning module, participants will review three cost components of HIV PrEP, and sources of insurance, and other key tools that PrEP educators can use to help their clients cover those costs and evaluate different options for covering costs based on the needs of clients in various situations. This module will prepare participants for beginning their work as PrEP educators as well as serve as a refresher for experienced professionals.
Sister to Sister: Take Control of Your Health
December 1, 2021This course was developed for clinic-based providers to empower women to reduce their risk for acquiring HIV. This blended course entails a 60-minute, self-paced E-Learning module developed by HealthHIV, followed by an in-person or virtual classroom session hosted by CAI.
