Infectious Diseases
Prevention & Services
Training Catalog
AIDS Education & Training Center
Institute of Human Virology
University of Maryland, School of Medicine
Meeting Your educational needs These courses are designed to enhance the skills of those working to promote the prevention of HIV transmission. Each class serves to build knowledge of prevention for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Topics include risk assessments, HIV testing, prevention counseling techniques, harm reduction, communications skills, adult viral hepatitis, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV care and treatment. Our goal is to improve services to our clients and people living with HIV/AIDS by strengthening the capacity of our community partners. accreditation stateMent The University of Maryland, Institute of Human Virology, AIDS Education & Training Center (IHV AETC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Maryland Nurses Association (MNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (MNA Code#PU12-09-531-531). The University of Maryland School of Medicine is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners as a sponsor of Category I continuing education programs for social workers.
FacultY disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, faculty are asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships.
AmericAn(S) with DiSAbilitieS Act: If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in these activities, please provide information about your requirements to the program coordinator at 410-328-1215 or call 1-800-735-2258 TTY/Voice at least five business days in advance of the activity.
beyonD the clASSroom: ongoing support
The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration, Infectious Disease Bureau (PHPA/IDB) offers several other educational and training opportunities throughout the year, such as Training of Trainers. Requests for training should be made by phoning the Infectious Disease Bureau at 410-767-5327.
The IHV AETC is an HIV training and resource center, providing services to the entire State of Maryland, including: clinical consultations, preceptorships and custom designed trainings to fit the needs of providers in a variety of settings. Through education and support the IHV AETC is committed to improving the quality of HIV/AIDS care and improving patient outcomes for persons with HIV. For information on our free preceptorship program contact croberson@medicine. umaryland.edu. For more information about all the programs we offer visit www.pamaaetc.org.
sponsors
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA), Infectious Disease Bureau (IDB) AIDS Education & Training Center Institute of Human Virology University of Maryland, School of Medicine
STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins
Pennsylvania MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
2015
INFECTIOUS DISEASES PREVENTION &
SERVICES TRAININg CATAlOg
Provider Education & Professional Development
2015 Courses At-A-Glance
HIV Counseling Skills Level 1 & Registration Form pg. 3-4 Other Course Descriptions & Registration Form pg. 5-6
FebRuaRy
17, 18, 19 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – Board of Childcare 24 Psychosocial: Adult Focus – Episcopal Diocese of MD MArCh
10, 11, 12 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 (Balt. STD) – Episcopal Diocese of MD 17, 18 Suspending Sexual Judgment – Board of Childcare
April
21, 22, 23 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – Board of Childcare 29, 30 MADAP 101 – University of Maryland Midtown Campus May
5, 6, 7 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – Severna Park Community Ctr. June
5 Ask-Screen-Intervene – Episcopal Diocese of Maryland 17, 18 HIV & Faith – TBD
23, 24, 25 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – University of MD @ Shady grove JuLy
14, 15, 16 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – Episcopal Diocese of MD 22, 23 HIV Case Management – Board of Childcare
28, 29 HIV Clinical Update – Episcopal Diocese of MD auguSt
6, 7 Advanced Counseling Skills – Board of Childcare SepteMbeR
28, 29, 30 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 (Balt. STD) – Episcopal Diocese of MD OCtObeR
8, 9 MADAP 101 – Board of Childcare
20, 21, 22 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – Howard County (TBA)
29-30 HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis & TB Prevention – Board of Childcare nOVeMbeR
6 Psychosocial: Youth Focus – Episcopal Diocese of MD 17, 18, 19 HIV Counseling Skills level 1 – HEAT Center
general class inForMation • All class times are 8:30am - 4:30pm. • For each training day there will be a
one hour lunch break (lunch is on your own) and two ten minute breaks. • Come prepared with a pen and paper,
in addition to personal items like bottled water and a sweater. • Please allow adequate time for traffic
and other delays. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early for registration check-in. • On-Site registration is not provided
for any course. Participants must pre-register and pay prior to each scheduled course.
registration Fees
Registration fees for each class include a certificate of attendance. See individual class descriptions for registration costs and discount availability. The IHV AETC currently accepts checks and money orders made payable to University of Maryland.
nurSing/SociAl work ceuS Nursing and social work continuing education credits are offered for an additional fee of $25/day. One day classes offer 6 credits and 2-day classes offer 12 credits. The level I Course (all components) offer 24 credits. Please note that credit will not be given for partial attendance. Total number of CEUs per class are subject to change according to changes in the program agenda. Award of CEUs is dependant on meeting the requirements listed below.
AwArD of certificAteS & coMpletion requireMents Attendance certificates and RN/SW CEU certificates are mailed after each class after verifying participants have met the following criteria:
1. Sign in at the beginning and end of each day;
2. Attend the entire program;
3. Complete the entire evaluation form; 4. Pay all fees;
5. Pass post-course evaluation test (level 1 only).
please list accurate email and mailing address on registration forms. Certificate
reprints are $5.00 per certificate. Please submit a written request with a check made out to University of Maryland.
general inForMation
cancellation policY
Fees are non-refundable. If you need to cancel a registration, contact the course coordinator at least 24 hours in advance and paid fees will be credited toward enrollment in future courses. Failure to cancel a registration within 24 hrs of a scheduled class will result in the loss of paid fees. The IHV AETC reserves the right to cancel any program because of insufficient enrollment or for other administrative reasons. Paid participants will be given a course credit.
locations
Board of Childcare
3300 gaither Road Baltimore, MD 21244
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218
Higher Education Conference Ctr. (HEAT)
1201 Technology Drive Aberdeen, MD 21001
Severna Park Community Center
623 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard Severna Park, MD 21146
University of Maryland Midtown Campus
827 linden Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201
University of Maryland at Shady grove
completion of the e-learning component (online training) is required at least 14 days prior to attending the
3 day face-to-face component. Participant confirmation and web-link for online training will be sent via email.
February 17-19 Board of Childcare, Baltimore County coorDinAtor: nAncy DAviS, 410-328-1215
ndavis@medicine.umaryland.edu Fax: 410-328-9106
Mailing Address for payment: University of Maryland
22 S. greene St., Box 175, Baltimore, MD 21201
*coorDinAtor: JeAnne hoover, 410-545-1547
Jeanne.Hoover@baltimorecity.gov Fax: 410-396-7897
Mailing Address for payment:
1515 W. North Ave., 2nd Fl., Baltimore, MD 21217
*March 10-12
(Balt. STD Region III) Episcopal Diocese of MD, Baltimore City
April 21-23 Board of Childcare, Baltimore County
May 5-7 Severna Park Community Ctr., Anne Arundel County June 23-25 UMD at Shady grove, Prince George’s County July 14-16 Episcopal Diocese of MD, Baltimore City *September 28-30
(Balt. STD Region III) Episcopal Diocese of MD, Baltimore City
October 20 - 22 Howard County
November 17-19 HEAT Center, Harford County
class times: 8:30am - 4:30pm each day
this program uses two different training methodologies: 1. e-learning (online training)
2. three days of face-to-face experiential training
completion of all components of this course is required for counselors working at hiv testing sites
supported by PhPA and the baltimore city health Department.
e-leArning comPonent
This online training will review basic information about: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and other infectious diseases; harm reduction; federal reporting requirements; use of the HIV Testing Encounter Form; Maryland HIV testing regulations and legal issues; Partner Services; and linkage to care.
This component must be completed at least 14 days prior to attending the 3 day face-to-face experiential training. proof of successful
completion of the e-Learning component will be transmitted electronically to the registrar prior to the face-to-face training. anyone arriving at the training site who has not completed the online component, will be asked to leave and may register again. three DAyS of fAce-to-fAce exPerientiAl trAining
Days 1 & 2 of the face-to-face component: Preparation for providing HIV counseling as a part of the Prevention and Health
Promotion Administration (PHPA) and Baltimore City Health Department (HD) publicly-supported HIV Testing Program. Covers principles of effective counseling and their application to HIV counseling, including giving test results and supporting behavior change.
Day 3 of the face-to-face component: Rapid HIV antibody testing. Includes skills needed for administering and interpreting the rapid
test, specific counseling approaches for giving rapid results; and quality assurance measures.
target audience
This course is specifically designed for persons who will provide pre and post-test counseling and who will report HIV testing activity to PHPA and the Baltimore City HD. Priority admission is given to HIV counselors in local health departments, federally funded test sites and state institutions that provide HIV prevention and post-test counseling. For individuals doing testing in other settings, priority registration is given to those working in drug treatment centers, correctional facilities, women’s health clinics, mental health facilities and TB clinics.
pass/Fail policY
In order to ensure quality HIV counseling and testing services, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s PHPA has instituted an HIV Counseling and Testing Skills level 1 pass/fail policy. This policy states that an individual MUST pass the level 1 with an overall grade of at least 70%. Participants scoring below 70% will be required to retake the course and pay all relevant fees. Please direct any questions to your PHPA or Baltimore City HD HIV Testing Site Monitor. Counselor numbers will only be issued to those who have completed and passed all components of the HIV Counseling Skills training.
hiv counSeling & teSting SkillS level 1
Name/Degree Title/Position E-mail (*Required for registration confirmation)
Phone Fax Mailing
Address City State/Zip Employer
PHPA Supported Prevention Agency #
i am interested in receiving nursing/Social work ceus (for an additional cost of $100)
registration
1. Please print clearly & verify that all information is accurate.
2. Fax registration to the appropriate course coordinator listed on the opposite page.
3. Participant confirmations and web-link for online training will be sent to the email address listed below.
Please arrive 15 minutes early on Day 1 (one) for registration check-in.
1st Date Requested 2nd Date Requested
Are you going to provide pre and post-test counseling? YES NO (Please circle)
Are you going to use the PHPA HIV Testing Encounter Form or BCHD Intake Form? YES NO (Please circle) I authorize the above participant to attend the HIV Counseling & Testing Skills level 1 training. The participant has been/ will be performing counseling & testing functions. He/she understands that completion of the online training at least 14 days prior to the start of the face-to-face training, as well as attendance at three full days of in-person training, is required for full credit. Counselor numbers will only be issued to those who have completed and passed all components of the HIV Counseling Skills training. I have read the level 1 pass/fail policy and reviewed this with the course applicant.
Supervisor Signature: Phone: Date:
2015 hiv counSeling & teSting SkillS level 1 regiStrAtion form
Feesregistration fee: $105/$40 for HIV Testing Sites Supported by PHPA and the Baltimore City Health Department ceu fee: Add $100 for RN/SW CEUs
Registration fee includes a certificate of attendance. Nursing/Social Work continuing education credits are offered for an additional cost. Requirements for successful completion and award of attendance certificates and RN/SW CEU certificates are listed on page 2.
ASk-Screen-intervene
June 5 episcopal Diocese of maryland registration fee: $40 (Add $25 for rn/Sw ceus)
This interactive workshop was developed by the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers in conjunction with the AIDS Education Training Centers, the National Coalition of STD Directors (NCSD), regional family planning training programs and local and state health departments. It focuses on how providers can affect the spread of HIV by asking about sexual and injection drug behaviors, screening for both clinical and behavioral risk factors, and intervening by making the appropriate referrals for additional services like partner notification and substance abuse treatment. This workshop will focus on clinical and behavioral strategies for reducing transmission of HIV among clients living with HIV. This workshop targets clinical staff providing direct clinical treatment and is also useful for non-medical providers of prevention services.
hiv ADvAnceD counSeling SkillS August 6-7, 2015 board of childcare
registration fee: $70; $30 for hiv testing Sites Supported by PhPA (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
This two day program is designed as a follow-up to the HIV Counseling & Testing Skills level 1 course. Skills to support risk-reduction and to equip clients to live well with HIV are reviewed and refreshed. Special attention is given to the importance of addressing substance use with clients in HIV prevention counseling. Topics include: emotional adjustment to HIV diagnosis; effects of commonly used substances on HIV risk behaviors; the process of addiction, and the nature of sex/drug-linked behavior. Techniques for addressing these issues will be practiced as participants work together to strategize approaches to their own, real-life challenging clinical situations. Prerequisite: HIV Counseling & Testing Skills level 1, or a minimum of two years HIV-related counseling experience with approval of supervisor and course faculty.
hiv cASe mAnAgement
July 22-23 board of childcare
registration fee: $70 (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
This two day workshop will provide new and experienced case managers with knowledge and skills necessary to provide
comprehensive case management services. Topics will include case finding and case load management, developing a relationship with boundaries, HIV clinical issues for case managers and case closure. Practical skills building will focus on assessment and documentation skills building, development of a care plan with realistic and attainable goals, and the referral process.
hiv clinicAl uPDAte
July 28-29 episcopal Diocese of maryland
registration fee: $70 (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
This two day workshop will focus on the most current local and national statistics and treatment opportunities relating to persons with HIV disease and AIDS. Discussions will focus on co-morbidities and related environmental conditions that impact the spread of HIV infection. This workshop is critical for program directors, planners, evaluators and others needing to understand the current level of disease in the community coupled with the need to project what communities are most likely to be impacted in the future.
hiv AnD fAith-bASeD communitieS conference June 17-18 tbA
no registration fee
The All Faith Communities Advancing HIV/AIDS Prevention (AFCAAP) workshop in 2015 will seek to build the capacity of faith leaders to identify, select and implement HIV activities in their places of worship and surrounding communities. The conference sessions will be conducted in a manner that speaks to the cultural and relational needs of persons in faith leadership and those they serve. The conference will also work with faith leaders to appropriately discuss and disseminate information about HIV, STIs, TB and Hepatitis and provide access to local resources where members and the community can receive testing, treatment and care services. The inclusion of hands-on planning activities, work group demonstrations and teach-backs will all serve to make the conference highly interactive and a fast-paced learning experience.
hiv, Stis, virAl hePAtitiS AnD tb Prevention
october 29-30 board of childcare
registration fee: $70; $30 for hiv testing Sites Supported by PhPA (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
This two day course is designed to help participants convey information and prevention messages about these infections clearly and accurately to individual clients and groups. We will look first at the basics of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), tuberculosis (TB) and adult viral hepatitis, including the modes of transmission and the basic classes of HIV antiretrovirals. It will answer questions like, “What do STIs have to do with HIV transmission?”, “How does HCV co-infection impact persons living with HIV?” and “What is TB’s global impact on persons living with HIV?” The second day will focus on building participant prevention and health promotion skills on how to present educational information on HIV and other infectious diseases.
mADAP 101 & entitlementS
April 29-30 university of maryland midtown campus
october 8-9 board of childcare
fee: $70 (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
The purpose of this two day training is to give case managers and others who provide client services: an overview of pharmaceutical assistance programs in Maryland; an in-depth review of the programs and processes within MADAP; instruction on how to best complete and submit MADAP applications; an in-depth discussion on the coordination of MADAP benefits with Medicare and other insurance; a review of upcoming changes associated with Health Care Reform and an opportunity to share information and best practices.
PSycho-SociAl iSSueS & ADherence
february 24 episcopal Diocese of maryland (Adult focus)
november 6 episcopal Diocese of maryland (youth focus)
fee: $40 (Add $25 for rn/Sw ceus)
Persons living with HIV/AIDS face a number of social, psychological and biological stresses on an ongoing basis. This is important for providers to have an understanding and sensitivity to those issues when providing care. This one-day workshop will examine the major bio-psychosocial effects of HIV infection, in addition to the importance of adherence to HIV therapy. This course is designed for
clASS DeScriPtionS: All clASS timeS 8:30Am - 4:30Pm
Please print clearly and fax to 410-328-9106 Name/Degree
E-mail (*Required for registration confirmation)
Phone Fax: Mailing
Address
City State/Zip
Employer
PHPA Supported Prevention Agency # To receive applicable discounts Title/Position
fax completed registrations to 410-328-9106. follow the payment instructions listed below and mail payment with a copy of your registration.
registration conFirMations
Registration confirmations are sent via email. Additionally, course reminders with important information/updates are emailed one week prior to each class. If you have registered for a course and have not received an email confirmation or course information a week prior to the class, please contact the course coordinator. There is no registration at the door/on-site.
regiStrAtion feeS & PAyment
Registration fees for each class include a certificate of attendance. The cost for a nursing/social work CEU certificate is an additional fee. See individual class descriptions for registration costs and discount availability.
paYMent
The IHV AETC currently accepts checks and money orders made payable to
university of maryland. Credit cards
are not accepted at this time. Please include a copy of the registration form or class confirmation with payment. Please do not send cash.
mail payments to:
University of Maryland
Institute of Human Virology AETC 22 S. greene Street, Box 175 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
discounts
Discounted fees are extended to PHPA Supported Prevention Agencies. Contact Nancy Davis (410-328-1215) to have the correct discount applied to your confirmation invoice prior to sending payment.
contact
Nancy Davis, 410-328-1215 ndavis@medicine.umaryland.edu
2015 courSe regiStrAtion
i am interested in receiving nursing/Social work ceus
Date Course
Registration
Fee CEU Fee Total DueRN/SW Feb 24 Psycho-Social Issues - Adult Focus $40 $25 $ Mar 17-18 Suspending Sexual Judgment $70/$30 $50 $ April 29-30 MADAP 101 & Entitlements $70 $50 $ June 5 Ask-Screen-Intervene $40 $25 $ June 17-18 HIV & Faith Based Communities $0 N/A $ July 22-23 HIV Case Management $70 $50 $ July 28-29 HIV Clinical Update $70 $50 $ Aug 6-7 Advanced Counseling Skills $70/$30 $50 $ Oct 8-9 MADAP 101 & Entitlements $70 $50 $ Oct 29-30 HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and TB Prevention $70/30 $50 $ Nov 6 Psycho-Social Issues - Youth Focus $40 $25 $
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(Continued)
new case managers and individuals involved in general HIV care giving. The February class will be focused on adults and the November class will be focused on youth.
SuSPenDing SexuAl JuDgment
march 17-18 board of childcare
registration fee: $70; $30 for hiv testing Sites Supported by PhPA (Add $50 for rn/Sw ceus)
In this 2-day course, participants develop greater understanding of their own responses to sexual issues, examine the process of psycho-sexual development and functioning (with an emphasis on how substance use impacts sexual behavior, physiology and HIV risk), and identify challenges to addressing sexuality in the context of recovery work. Participants will also practice approaches to interactions which will facilitate comfort and communication for both counselor and client.
inStitute of humAn virology AiDS eDucAtion & trAining center 22 S. greene Street, box 175
bAltimore, mArylAnD 21201
locations
board of childcare
3300 gaither Road Baltimore, MD 21244
episcopal Diocese of maryland
4 East University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218
higher education conference ctr. (heAt)
1201 Technology Drive Aberdeen, MD 21001
Severna Park community center
623 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd. Severna Park, MD 21146
university of maryland midtown campus
827 linden Avenue Baltimore, MD 21201
university of maryland at Shady grove
9630 gudelsky Drive Rockville, MD 20850