CDUHR Calendar
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for HIV/STI Screening, Prevention and Chronic Disease Self Management
Monday, May 17, 10 AM- 12 Noon
This presentation will review evidence and gaps in what is known regarding use of ICT technologies to facilitate HIV/STI surveillance, testing, primary and secondary prevention and medication adherence. Examples from the literature as well as from the presenter's current research in the US and in international settings (such as handhelds/phones for home-based HIV testing) will be presented and discussed.
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, Professor and Director of Global Inititatives, NYU College of Nursing.
Co-occuring Disorders
Monday, May 17, 1 pm- 4 pm
This course will look at how to work with people with co-occuring disorders. It will identify assessment issues including the impact of substance abuse on mental health symptoms, and how to determine a differential diagnosis. Barriers that interfere with progress will be discussed and comprehensive treatment planning will be addressed in order to help ensure success of staff and clients.
Jacqueline Cohen, LCSW, Independent Consultant.
Addiction Counselor Ethics
Tuesday, May 19, 9 AM-4 PM
This OASAS required course will cover:definitions and discussion of CASAC ethical principles, identification of the most common issues resulting in misconduct, transference and counter-transference, the nature of the counselor-client relationshop, and ways to prevent unethical behavior. This course will include lecture, role plays, and group discussion.
Mary McCarty-Arias, MA, CRC, Program Manager, Training Institute, NDRI.
Cultural Competency in Treatment
Wednesday, May 19, 9 AM-4 PM
This workshop will explore the connections between client-centered cultural data collection, treatment matching, and staff diversity with improved outcomes in reducing risky behavior, improved retention, and graduation rates from treatment programs.
Andrew Osborne, MS Ed, Director Emeritus, Training Institute, NDRI.
HIV and Nutrition
Monday, May 24, 9 AM-12 noon
This course will look at the current dietary and nutrition recommendations for people who are HIV+, and/or have AIDS. Foods that help to support and build the immune system, and foods that are problematic (and should be avoided) will be identified. A harm reduction approach and model for helping people to make and sustain diet changes will be discussed.
Jacqueline Cohen, LCSW, Independent Consultant.
Basics of HIV
Monday, May 24, 1 PM-4 PM
Basic definitions of HIV and AIDS disease progression will be presented and discussed. We will also review transmission routes and preventative risk reduction.
Abigail Hunter, MPH, Program Manager, Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, NDRI.
Nictoine Addiction and HIV
Tuesday, May 25, 9 AM-4 PM
Updated research on nicotine addiction and treatment will be presented. We will also explore the intersection between HIV disease, nicotine use and possible effects on morbidity and mortality.
Abigail Hunter, MPH, Program Manager, Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, NDRI.
PLEASE NOTE: Go to CDUHR Online Registration and register for desired course(s). If you have technical problems with registration, please call 212.845.4550 or email at NDRITraining@ndri.org
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