HIV Testing and Policy
- HIV Testing in NYS: 2005 Guidance
- HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session
- Practicing the NYS Domestic Violence Screening Protocol
- Tailoring HIV Counseling & Testing to the Unique Needs of Adolescents
- Offering Rapid HIV Testing in CBOs Serving High Risk Communities
HIV Testing in NYS: 2005 Guidance
This half-day training will provide information regarding the 2005 Department of Health (DOH) guidance on HIV counseling and testing.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- List the core elements of the 2005 DOH guidance;
- Describe streamlined options for preparing clients for testing;
- Determine when a patient would benefit from face to face pre-test counseling;
- Be familiar with revised "Informed Consent to Perform HIV Testing" and "Authorization for Release of Medical Information and Confidential HIV Related Information" forms;
- List the elements of effective post-test counseling with an emphasis on;
- Strategies for effectively linking HIV positive patients to care;
- Working in partnership with HIV positive patients to promote notification of sexual and needle sharing partners and;
- Referring high risk patients who test negative to prevention services.
Prerequisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this training, it is strongly recommended that participants have previous training in basic HIV/AIDS.
Audience: Experienced and new health or human service providers who offer HIV testing as a part of their job responsibilities. Staff preparing to offer testing in community based organizations may attend this training or "Offering Rapid HIV Testing in CBOs Serving High Risk Communities".
Additional Training: Participants who would like an opportunity to practice the skills associated with offering HIV testing services may choose to attend "HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session".
| Date | Location | Registration Center |
|---|---|---|
| July 21 | Hawthorne | ARCS |
| September 9 | Rochester | CHBT |
| September 23 | Ronkonkoma | CPHE |
| September 24 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| October 28 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| November 4 | Albany | PDP SUNY Albany |
| November 12 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| November 13 | Johnson City | STAP |
| November 17 | Kingston | ARCS |
| December 4 | Bronx | ACRIA |
FREE CME/CNE & OASAS Credits - Contact your local Training Center for more details.
CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York through the joint sponsorship of the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY and the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. The School of Public Health is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0-4.0 of category one credit towards the AMA/PRA. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CNE: The University at Albany, School of Public Health is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It is being presented in joint sponsorship with the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. (Contact Hours: 3.0-4.0 hours; Approval Code 5TLL8T-PRV-04-083)
Please Note: As of January 2007, CME/CNE credit hours are the same.
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 4 clock hours.
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HIV Testing: Skills Practice Session
This one-day training will provide participants with an opportunity to practice key skills related to offering HIV testing services.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Assess when a client requires face to face pre-test counseling;
- Conduct streamlined pre-test counseling;
- Deliver preliminary positive and confirmed positive HIV test results;
- Link newly diagnosed HIV positive patients to health care and support services;
- Work in partnership with HIV positive patients to promote notification of sexual and needle sharing partners, and;
- Conduct the NYS domestic violence screening protocol.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and attendance at "HIV Testing in NYS: 2005 Guidance " or an equivalent training.
Audience: Any Health or Human Service Provider who offers HIV testing as part of their job responsibilities.
| Date | Location | Registration Center |
|---|---|---|
| July 22 | Hawthorne | ARCS |
| September 10 | Rochester | CHBT |
| September 24 | Ronkonkoma | CPHE |
| September 25 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| October 29 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| November 5 | Albany | PDP SUNY Albany |
| November 13 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| November 14 | Johnson City | STAP |
| November 18 | Kingston | ARCS |
| December 5 | Bronx | ACRIA |
| December 17 | Uniondale | CPHE |
FREE CME/CNE & OASAS Credits
CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York through the joint sponsorship of the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY and the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. The School of Public Health is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 hours of category one credit towards the AMA/PRA. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CNE: The University at Albany, School of Public Health is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It is being presented in joint sponsorship with the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. (Contact Hours: 6.5 hours; Approval Code 5TLL8T-PRV-04-084)
Please Note: As of January 2007, CME/CNE credit hours are the same.
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.
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Practicing the NYS Domestic Violence Screening Protocol
This half-day training offers new and experienced providers who conduct HIV test counseling with an opportunity to practice the skills needed to effectively implement the NYS Domestic Violence Screening Protocol.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Practice interview questions regarding client's the risk of domestic violence;
- Provide referrals to domestic violence services; and
- Conduct safety planning
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic HIV/AIDS information and attendance at "HIV Testing in NYS: 2005 Guidance " or equivalent training. Attendance at "Basics Information about Domestic Violence" is strongly recommended.
Audience: All Health and Human Service Providers who deliver HIV test counseling.
| Date | Location | Registration Center |
|---|---|---|
| August 13 | Buffalo | ARC |
| September 26 | Syracuse | REACH |
FREE CME/CNE & OASAS Credits
CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York through the joint sponsorship of the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY and the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. The School of Public Health is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 hours of category one credit towards the AMA/PRA. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CNE: The University at Albany, School of Public Health is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It is being presented in joint sponsorship with the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. (Contact Hours: 3.0 hours; Approval Code 5TLL8T-PRV-04-012)
Please Note: As of January 2007, CME/CNE credit hours are the same.
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 3 clock hours.
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Tailoring HIV Counseling & Testing to Unique Needs of Adolescents
This one-day training will prepare participants to tailor HIV testing services to the unique needs of adolescents. It will help build participant skills in meeting the counseling requirements of Article 27-F, including talking with adolescents about HIV reporting, conducting domestic violence screening, and assisting with partner notification.
Topics to be covered include:
- Legal rights of adolescents when seeking HIV testing and treatment;
- Overview of the DOH guidelines titled "HIV & Adolescents: Counseling and Testing, Linkage to Care and Partner Notification;"
- Understanding adolescent development, including opportunities for values clarification.
Prerequisite: Prior experience in conducting HIV Counseling and Testing or "HIV Testing in NYS: 2005 Guidance " or equivalent training.
Audience: All health and human service providers already conducting HIV counseling and testing, especially those who work with youth.
*For more information: Check out ACT for Youth
| Date | Location | Registration Center |
|---|---|---|
| October 10 | Manhattan | Cicatelli |
| November 3 | Amityville | CPHE |
FREE CME/CNE & OASAS Credits
CME: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of the State of New York through the joint sponsorship of the School of Public Health, University at Albany, SUNY and the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. The School of Public Health is accredited by the MSSNY to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 hours of category one credit towards the AMA/PRA. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CNE: The University at Albany, School of Public Health is an approved provider of continuing education by the New York State Nurses Association's Council on Continuing Education, which is accredited as an approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It is being presented in joint sponsorship with the AIDS Institute, New York State Department of Health. (Contact Hours: 6.5 hours; Approval Code 5TLL8T-PRV-04-014)
Please Note: As of January 2007, CME/CNE credit hours are the same.
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.
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Offering Rapid HIV Testing in CBOs Serving High Risk Communities
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 Test 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 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.
| Date | Location | Registration Center |
|---|---|---|
| October 21-23 | Manhattan | NDRI |