Regional Training Center for the DOH AIDS Institute  - Course Descriptions for July to December 2007 calendar.

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HIV TESTING:

Offering Rapid HIV Testing in CBOs Serving High Risk Communities (3 days)

This three-day training will provide staff in community based organizations (CBOs) without prior experience offering any form of HIV testing with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement rapid HIV testing in accordance with New York State Laws and regulations. This training is particularly intended for staff working in CBOs designated (or seeking designation) as a Limited Testing Site for Rapid HIV Testing.  As a result of this training, participants will be able to State the benefits and barriers to implementing rapid testing in various settings most accessible to high risk communities;

• Summarize the process for both rapid and standard tests;
• Define their responsibilities as a Limited Test Site performing rapid HIV testing;
• List the requirements of a quality assurance plan for rapid HIV testing;
• Outline the process of confirmatory testing of all preliminary positive test results; State the requirements of the NYS confidentiality laws as it pertains to HIV counseling, informed consent, confidentiality, HIV reporting and documentation;
• Demonstrate the NYS protocol for domestic violence screening and partner notification assistance; and Demonstrate the ability to perform all aspects of HIV counseling.

Prerequisite: It is strongly suggested that participants have previous knowledge or training on basic HIV/AIDS medical information.  Audience: Staff without prior experience offering HIV testing who work at CBOs particularly designated (or seeking designation) as a Limited Test Site for HIV rapid testing.  Appropriate for staff who supervise or deliver HIV rapid testing in a community setting.  Additional Information: In addition to this training, staff who conduct rapid HIV testing should also receive instruction about how to perform the test in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines. Check with your supervisor or lab director about how this is being handled at your site

CASE MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Case Management (1 day)   This one-day training will provide participants from COBRA and AIDS Institute grant-funded programs with the basic understanding of the case management process.  Topics to be covered include::<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><?xml:namespace prefix = o />

• Review and comparison of case management models;
• Nature and importance of goal-planning;
• Components and relationship between steps of the case management process;
• Case coordination with other service providers; and
• Reasons and process for closure.

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly suggested that participants have previous training in HIV confidentiality and basic HIV/AIDS medical information.  Audience: New Case Management staff and Health and Human Service Providers including: Direct-service staff, Supervisors, and Program Directors.

OASAS: The AIDS Institute has been certified as an OASAS Education and Training Provider. This course is also approved by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services for initial credentialing and renewal of CASAC, CPP, CPS for 6.5 clock hours. FREE CME/CNE and OASAS Credits

Enhancing the Partnership Between Client and Case Manager (1 day) This one-day training will provide participants with skills to establish effective partnerships with their clients. This training will focus on what both the case manager and client bring to the case management process. The training will also explore how to address sensitive issues with clients, develop positive confrontation skills and strategies to work with client resistance.

Topics to be covered include:

• Engaging and maintaining clients in the case management process;
• Clarifying roles and responsibilities of clients and Case Managers;
• Recognizing and following through on client's subtle hints, cues and inconsistencies regarding sensitive issues;
• Using a strength-based approach in dealing with resistance;
• Confronting clients in a respectful and effective manner; and
• Developing a variety of strategies to address clients' resistance.

Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly suggested that participants have previous training in HIV Confidentiality, Basic Domestic Violence, basic HIV/AIDS information and have taken "Introduction to Case Management."  Audience: Case Management staff and Health and Human Service Providers including: Direct-service staff, Supervisors, and Program Directors.

OASAS: The AIDS Institute has been certified as an OASAS Education and Training Provider. This course is also approved by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services for initial credentialing and renewal of CASAC, CPP, CPS for 6.5 clock hours. FREE CME/CNE and OASAS Credits

Serving Families: From Assessments to Service Plans (1 ½ days) This one and one-half day training will prepare case management staff to conduct a thorough HIV/AIDS case management comprehensive needs assessment and develop effective service plans. The session will increase participants' skill in completing the AIDS Institute COBRA case management Assessment Form. It provides an in-depth examination of service plan development and focuses on developing measurable goals and fostering goal achievement.

Topics to be covered include:

• Purpose and elements of the assessment and service plan;
• Direct observations versus personal judgments;
• Interviewing and question-framing skills;
• Documentation techniques;
• Distinction between goals, objectives and tasks;
• Incorporating assessment into the development of goals and objectives;
• Using clients' strengths and assets in developing a service plan; and
• Tips for successful outcomes.

Prerequisite: It is strongly suggested that participants have previous training in basic HIV/AIDS information, HIV Confidentiality, Basic Domestic Violence and have taken "Introduction to Case Management" and "Enhancing the Partnership Between Client and Case Manager."  Audience: Case Managers and Case Management Technicians in both COBRA and grant-funded programs including: Supervisors, and Program Directors.

OASAS: The AIDS Institute has been certified as an OASAS Education and Training Provider. This course is also approved by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services for initial credentialing and renewal of CASAC, CPP, CPS for 6.5 clock hours. FREE CME/CNE and OASAS Credits

Addressing Prevention in HIV Case Management (1 day)  As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key elements of client-centered case management, and how prevention can be incorporated into the case management process;
• List psychosocial issues that can make it difficult for people living with HIV to change sexual and substance using behaviors;
• Demonstrate the use of the DOH booklet titled, "There's Something I Need to Tell You," that helps people living with HIV to consider issues related to disclosure to sexual and needle-sharing partners;
• Practice skills associated with working one on one with HIV positive individuals on prevention issues;
• Explore specific strategies for working with special populations they serve; and
• Practice skills in prevention goal planning.